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Project Oldsmobile: First Generation Cutlass F-85

It is always a little irritating to see a car for sale listed as a “barn find” still sitting on the seller’s trailer from when he/she acquired it. However, this seller isn’t a flipper and acquired this car as… more»

A Little Elbow Grease: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan

Although appearing like a derelict field find, this Kaiser Manhattan is a solid condition driver with a lot of recent maintenance. Complete and a great start to an affordable project, this classic two door could easily be polished up… more»

K Is For Kool: 1964 Chrysler 300 K

The “Letter” series Mopars are legendary for their power and luxury, and they aren’t nearly as common as they should be. This Letter “K” is a solid car that appears very original, with only a few snags that keep… more»

Three-Pedal Fintail: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230S

I’ve never understood why four-doors are usually not as desirable as coupe and convertible cars in the classic car market; more doors means more space for you and your friends, and four-doors still typically have plenty of trunk space…. more»

Fork In The Road: 1935 Ford Five Window Coupe

With its nearly unmolested body and stock underpinnings, but with no interior or fuel system and a later-model overhead valve Ford V8, this coupe started down the Hot Rod Highway, but not so far that it can’t be brought… more»

Black Battle Wagon: 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Wagon

Way back in the sixties, station wagons became popular with domesticated Americans.  As Americans, we feel the need to have a vehicle capable of hauling a platoon of children, tons of groceries, and a few sheets of plywood all… more»

Big Barn Find: 1950 GM Transit Bus

I can only imagine the size of the barn this thing was found it! It is being sold by the third owner, who acquired it the estate of a private collector, so presumably it was kept in a large… more»

BF AUCTION: 1978 Datsun B210 Coupe

The B210 was sold as an economy car in the United States, but Datsun also offered performance versions in other markets so you know there’s some potential here. To be fuel efficient the B210 needed to be lightweight, but… more»

Second Floor Find! 1969 Jaguar E-Type

As the seller stated in the auction listing here on eBay, “I wish…the barn find authors would come see it.” I wish I could go! Being an E-Type fan, especially ones with the optional hardtop, I think this would be… more»

Unlikely Hero: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle

If there were ever an unlikely best selling car, the Volkswagen Beetle was it.  Born in Nazi Germany, the Volkswagen Beetle was one of the first signs that Germany was getting back on its feet after having its industrial… more»

Eating Two Elephants: A Pair Of 1918 Buick Tourings

How do you eat an elephant?  How do you eat two elephants?  The answer is simple: one bite at a time.  In restorations, things aren’t quite this simple, but a lot of cars end up completed if the owner… more»

Cheap E-Ticket: 1997 Pontiac Trans Am

All of us are on a budget of some sort.  If yours budget is like mine, buying Hot Wheels at Wal-Mart is about the only way I am going to add another set of wheels to my collection.  However,… more»

5,207 Miles from New: 1985 Renault Alliance

Barring the God-awful pictures, this Renault Alliance is claimed to be an extremely low-mileage survivor with a scant 5,207 miles on the clock. Supposedly used by the classic little ‘ol lady, the Alliance is in mostly sound condition aside… more»

Junkyard Rescue: 1985 Chevy Corvette

C4 Corvettes are usually a good place to start for the novice project car owner, as parts are widely available and enthusiast support is strong. This 1985 Corvette is said to have a mere 30,000 miles on the clock… more»

The Extra 10% is MAGIC! 1967 BMW 2000CS

Can you believe it? This 1967 BMW 2000CS is one hundred and ten percent original! I was going to joke that the extra ten percent was the factory rust installed at the Karmann coachworks where the body was made,… more»

1959 Pontiac Bonneville Wide Track Storage Find

One of the neat things about unearthing a barn, shed or storage find is that first time the car comes into the light of day, or at least the first time for a while. It looks like we have… more»