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Solid Barn Find E9: 1973 BMW 3.0CS

If you follow the sale history of project-grade BMW E9 coupes, you’ll likely notice these cars attract rust like fleas to a dog. On the flip side, when one is seemingly solid, bidders do not hesitate to throw down… more»

Green Gran Coupe: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

There’s a lot of rust to fix on this Mopar, but this Gran Coupe is currently equipped with a 383 V8 and would be one sweet ride once restored. Getting it there will be a massive undertaking and the… more»

Solid C1 Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

No matter how you cut it, a C1 Corvette is a true American treat. Neatly nestled away in a small garage, this 1954 model has some obvious signs of age, but is a rock solid start to a restoration…. more»

All Original Barn Find: 1969 Buick GS 350

GM has long been the master of badge engineering. Take this 1969 Buick GS 350 for example. It’s a performance version of the Buick Skylark which is really just a rebadged Chevelle. While the body and chassis are essentially… more»

One Owner Turbo: 1987 Volvo 740

Bear with me: a boxy Volvo sedan? Well, when you consider how few of these pop up on eBay – especially with a one-owner history – this is a rare bird indeed. The turbocharged model is the one to… more»

Big Block Base Model: 1970 Dodge Challenger

This is a familiar sight to many folks from the eastern United States: a run down barn with an old car sitting in front of it. Fortunately, prior to this picture the car was actually located inside the barn…. more»

No Reserve SS: 1996 Chevy Impala

There’s not much time left in the auction for a Chevy Impala SS suffering from a blown headgasket, and bidding is low at just under $3K. Offered at no reserve, the SS is for sale by a group that… more»

One-Off? 1938 Graham Sharknose Convertible

Once a beautiful and iconic piece of American Pre War automotive history, this ’38 Graham has seen better days but still offers a reasonable body and many spares. It is thought to be the only 4 door convertible built… more»

Ravine Find: Buick Roadmaster Woody Wagon

It’s rare that we’re allowed to see how a seller came into the good fortune of owning a roughshod project, but the photo here shows the lengths one owner went to in order to save a rare Buick Roadmaster… more»

Waterlogged Sting Ray: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

My first question: where are the front wheels? Aside from the flood damage that will soon become apparent, what happened to the front wheels for this car? There are many possible explanations, but I’m guessing perhaps it didn’t have… more»

Driver Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird

You don’t have long to pick up this pretty 1965 Thunderbird, seen here on eBay and sent in by Barn Finds reader Matt Williams. While not perfect, there are a lot of good bones here and with bidding currently at… more»

Throwaway Money, Keeper Car: 1972 Volvo 164E

What’s the price point at which you just can’t say no anymore? Is there a certain amount that’s just funny money to you, and if it can be traded for a complete, rust-free, interesting car you simply can’t refuse?… more»

$750 Bahnstormer: 1992 Audi S4 Project

Audi has a history of building turbocharged sedans and wagons that deliver blistering performance backed by capable Quattro all-wheel drive. This 1992 Audi S4 is known as the Ur-S4 as it was the first “S” car rolled out in… more»

Stored for 30 Years: 1966 Austin Mini

With the proliferation of late production Minis showing up on our shores as a result of the 25 year importation rule, genuine Austin Minis are becoming more collectible by the day. This long-stored 1966 model located in Florida looks… more»

Extra Stretch: 1972 International Travelall Airporter

In case a regular International Travelall is just too mainstream for you (who doesn’t have one, am I right?), here’s a unique twist: an impressively massive Travelall limousine! Stretched in Fort Smith, Arkansas by Armbruster/Stageway, this fifteen-passenger wagon currently rests… more»

Possible Bargain: 1969 MGB GT

There are just two pictures and no real information provided on the MGB listed on craigslist here in Sacramento, California. With an asking price of $1500, could this be a bargain? There’s no rust visible and hopefully, it’s not sitting… more»