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»
Project Cars
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»
First Year Front Wheel Drive: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Eldorados have long been one of the quintessential Cadillacs. Of all the models available throughout the years, regardless of generation, the Eldorado is the car that always stands out to me. Perhaps its the unique style they always seem… more»
Picking Up The Pieces: 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner
Reader Bill W. sent us this forlorn looking Plymouth for sale here on craigslist in Alabama. There is no doubt in my mind that this 1969 Roadrunner has seen better days. That being said, as far as “quality for… more»
Too Far Gone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Said to be stored for over 35 years in a barn (probably a leaky barn) this 1970 Chevelle would be a major undertaking to restore. Every body panel and both doors appear to be suffering from major amounts of… more»
Restore Or Modify? 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
This is a well traveled Land Cruiser. By well traveled, I don’t mean that it’s been driven a lot. The seller claims it was disassembled in 1981 and the parts have since been to Portland, San Diego and now… more»
Hot Rod Heaven: 1964 Ford F-100
How’s this for a hot rodder’s dream? Beautiful original patina on this 1964 F-100. For sale here on craigslist in Billings, Montana for the tidy sum of $700. Why only $700 you ask? This truck is sans engine and transmission. Can… more»
Ready To Be Revived: 1936 Desoto Airstream
Recently discovered in a barn after 40 years of hibernation, this 1936 Desoto Airstream has most of its important parts and a solid body making this old sedan an interesting find for sure. Cleaned and coated, this deco era… more»
Swiss Cheese Swinger: 1969 Dodge Dart
You’ll have to bone up on your welding skills with this one, it’s one holy-roller. This 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger is quite a sight, rust-wise, but if a person were looking for their first project and wanted to learn… more»
Shell Game: 1969 Porsche 911T
Porsche 911s have been hot, hot, and getting hotter over the last several years, but how far would you go to get in on the boom? This 911 is just a rolling shell, which might be the only way… more»
Sports Car Or Rat Rod: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
There is nothing sadder to see than a great classic car that has gone up in flames. Although at first glance, this 1969 Corvette Stingray sort of takes on the appearance of a custom built “rat rod” of sorts…. more»
No Longer Silver: Greenwood Corvette 25th Anniversary
Corvettes that sport a Greenwood body kit are somewhat rare, but they still seem to trade hands fairly often despite relatively low production numbers. The rub is always how much of a hand the Greenwood brothers had in each… more»
















