One of my loonier personal projects involves indexing the collection of Road & Track magazines I inherited from my grandfather, which spans pretty much every issue from 1950 to today. As it happens, I recently finished 1966, and here we… more»
Project Cars
Marky Mark: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Don’t look at me like that! What an evil grin, I love it. This 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V looks great in the photos but I’d want to see it in person if at all possible. It looks almost… more»
Why Are The Good Ones Always So Needy: 1956 Chrysler 300B
Sometimes, this job just makes me want to cry. I am always looking through the internet to find a car with some type of interesting aspect about it. Naturally, I gravitate towards my favorite cars throughout history. I’d like… more»
Tulip Mania: 1979 Porsche 911
Do you remember “tulip mania” from your history classes in school? If you were sleeping that day, then I’ll help you. Basically, in 1637, a new type of tulip bulb hit the market, and demand rapidly outpaced supply. People… more»
Flash Powered: 1950 Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet
Here’s a face unfamiliar to most. It’s based on the Simca 8, produced from 1937 to 1951. Simca built the Sport model from 1948 until 1951. It has an aluminum body designed by Pinin Farina and made by Facel Metallon. Thanks to… more»
Ferrariero? Tastefully Modified 1987 Pontiac Fiero
Of the various Facebook groups I am a part of, there is one in particular that caters to “undesirable” cars manufactured between 1972 and 1996. Frequently, super quirky stuff like this pops up and I have no complaints! I… more»
Two For One: 1947 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
These two cars look like the beginning of a fantastic project. The seller indicates the primary project is the 1947 Buick Roadmaster convertible while the sedanette (roadster now) is the parts car. For sale in Spokane, Washington here on… more»
One Year Model: 1974 Datsun 260Z
This 1974 Datsun 260Z presents as a dusty yet clean example of a one year-only model of the famed Z-car lineup. The 260Z actually represented a bump in displacement from the previous model, and one would think more power… more»
What Lies Beneath: 1972 Porsche 911
Like so many other classics, the Porsche 911 has, at one point in its depreciation curve, approached throwaway car status – especially among early air-cooled models. This 1972 911 has the unfortunate fate of not only falling down the… more»
What Is That Thing? 1959 Tempo Rapid
This thing looks for all the world like the love child of a Volkswagen Type 2 pickup and a catfish! It’s actually a Tempo Rapid, possibly the only one extant in the U.S., and while it needs a full… more»
Late-50s/Early-60s David Bradley Ice Scooter
Who’s ready for snow?! Guys? Ok, bear with me on this one. Any of you who are into powersports: motorcycles, minibikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc., you know that it’s usually the thing to do to work on your projects for… more»
El Caponcho: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
This one is a head-scratcher, even more so than some of the others that have popped up lately. Intrepid Barn Finds.. finder.. Pat L, sent in this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix custom pickup, El Caponcho, or El Poncho, or… more»
Wood You? 1949 Ford Woody Wagon Project
Here’s a chance for a brave person to take on a big project with a big pay off. A lot of the major work is done, but there is still a lot to do. For an unknown reason, the seller… more»
Only Needs 2 Percent? 1972 Corvette
The seller describes this 1972 Corvette as “98% restored.” This reminds me of how my definition of rust differs from some sellers’ definitions. Submitted by Barn Finds reader Streamliner, this disassembled Corvette might be a project worth saving–or it… more»
Mom Wants The Garage Back! 1970 Dodge Challenger
Well, we don’t know a lot about this 1970 Dodge Challenger other than their Mom wants her garage back! The seller had it on eBay before and the sale fell through. They tell us that they’ve had it for… more»
BF AUCTION: 1953 MG TD Project
The MG TD is an icon of British Motoring, seeing use as daily drivers, weekend racers and even as dedicated race cars. The Auto Archeologist discovered the example you see here stashed away in this barn, where is had… more»
















