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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»

Grandma’s Ride: 1971 Ford Gran Torino

One of the most frustrating dilemmas for a car enthusiast is trying to find a low mileage collectible.  Every time you find a low mileage car, it is in the least desirable body style (read: four door), it always… more»

Bullet Nose Baker: 1951 Studebaker Starlight Coupe

Whether it’s the fins on a 1959 Cadillac, a 1956 Buick hood ornament or the “bullet nose” on these classic Studebakers, the aerospace industry was a fascination for the country during the space race and influenced automotive design heavily… more»

Old School: 1957 GMC School Bus

How much fun would this be as a converted motorhome or party bus?  This 1957 GMC bus looks like a very solid project.  For sale here on craigslist for $2,500 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The ad doesn’t have too many pictures… more»

Dusty But Solid: 1961 MG MGA 1600 Roadster

For some of us the sight of finding a forgotten and dusty old car is something that our dreams are made of. I can only imagine the excitement felt by the seller upon finding this ’61 MGA 1600 Roadster…. more»

Trick Transtar: 1970 International CO-4070A

Are you an aggressive tailgater looking for your next daily driver? Do you have a really, really big boat or trailer to haul? If so, this 1970 International CO-4070A could be for you. This is one mean, cool truck!… more»

Which Way Do We Go With This Needy 1954 Corvette?

Look carefully at the front of this car.  Now, I know it looks like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man’s face from Ghostbusters, but don’t get distracted.  This one is going to take some thinking on all of our parts… more»

Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cord 812

During the chilly month of November in 1935, the country was still in the grips of the Depression.  However, the love affair Americans enjoyed with automobiles had not cooled.  Inside the New York Auto Show, record crowds struggled to see a… more»

French Dressing: 1970 Citroën Méhari

How many of you were alive in 1970? I think my dad, who would have been 79 years old on July 15th, would have gotten a kick out of seeing this 1970 Citroën Méhari parked next to his 1956 Pontiac…. more»

Put a Bow on It: 1973 Opel GT

One day in 1972, my grandfather left home in a Rambler convertible that my grandmother hated, and returned home in a butterscotch-colored Opel GT. He wrapped a red ribbon around the car, tied it in a bow on the… more»

Low Reserve: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

The listing for this 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra already has one bid on it and the reserve is a measly $3,800. Now, while there are many readers who cast endless amounts of shade in the direction of the… more»

Reasonably Priced? 1956 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

A mostly complete and solid Coupe De Ville for a reasonable price is a difficult car to pass up. Appearing to have either been a parts car or a failed restoration, this De Ville is missing its taillights, and… more»

Fastback Olds: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan

A friend of mine was browsing craigslist recently, and sent me this 1950 Oldsmobile 98. According to the map, this car is located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. I find this really interesting because having grown up in… more»

Where’s the Turbo? 1987 Sunbird GT Convertible

The Pontiac Sunbird never quite captured the hearts of enthusiasts like its sibling the Cavalier Z24 did. However, for a time Pontiac offered a turbocharged four-cylinder in a decent package known as the Sunbird GT. But before you get… more»

Restoration, Interrupted: 1984 Porsche 911

Finding a cheap air-cooled 911 project seems to be relegated to the annals of automotive history, but every now and again a glimmer of hope emerges. Take this 1984 Porsche 911 Targa, which is listed for $9,700 with the… more»

British Root Beer: 1987 TVR Tasmin 280i

As some of our long-time readers may recall, Jesse and Josh restored a rare TVR Tasmin and documented the progress here on Barn Finds (ironically enough, one of their other projects is now being sold via the site’s first-ever… more»