Thanks to Jim S. for sending in this find; it’s a 1973 Suzuki GT750K that has been in storage for the last couple of decades. This Candy Jackal Blue bike is located in Wharton, New Jersey and is listed on eBay with… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Hidden Hudson: 1937 Terraplane
This car was hiding in a garage for 47 years when the current owner found it, bought it, and got it running a few hours later. The formerly-hidden 1937 Hudson Terraplane seen here is in East Earl, Pennsylvania and is listed… more»
Suitcase Scooter: 1962 Valmobile
If you’ve been wondering how to carry your transportation in a suitcase, you’re in luck! This 1962 Valmobile is a suitcase-sized scooter that actually folds up into a 75-pound package that you can put in the trunk of your… more»
Original With 120 Miles: 1966 Cimatti 160 Sport
This is one well-preserved motorcycle! The 1966 Cimatti 160 Sport seen here was in climate-controlled storage its whole life and is in almost-new condition, right down to the original Michelin Rapido tires. The current owner bought it when it had 12… more»
Kool Kiemencoupe: 1966 Opel Kadett B
Other than the 2-door wagon, the Kiemencoupe is my favorite of the body styles for the Opel Kadett. The tip for this Crystal Blue 1966 Opel Kadett B Kiemencoupe was sent in by Jim S. and it’s found in Ridgecrest, California on… more»
Tough Trike: 1960 FN AS 24 Paratrooper Trike
This is a bit of history here, although I guess all of the things shown on Barn Finds are a bit of history. This unusual vehicle is a 1960 Fabrique Nationale AS 24, a paratrooper’s trike that was used… more»
Evicted! “99% Unrestored” 1973 AMC Gremlin
It’s pretty easy to see that this 1973 AMC Gremlin (described as “99% unrestored” by the seller) has had a comfy home lately with an AMC fan! As Chaucer said, however approximately, all good things must come to an end as… more»
All Business: 1941 Chevrolet Business Coupe
In 1941, with the Depression mostly over, Chevrolet introduced a newly styled more modern body that included hidden running boards, and had an extremely successful sales year. All 1941 Chevys were powered by the trusty 90 bhp 216 cubic… more»
Short and Sweet: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside
Thanks to Jim S. for tracking down this short and sweet barn find! This super cool pickup is a 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside and boy is it a great truck! It’s listed on eBay with a current bid of $2,575… more»
Army Issue: 1982 Ford F-100 Pickup
Thanks to Jim S. for sending in this one! This is a 1982 Ford F-100 short-box pickup with a topper and it’s located in West Valley, New York. The seller has it listed on eBay with an asking price… more»
Wide Wagon: 1978 AMC Pacer V8 Wagon
We all know and love the AMC Pacer. Or, we all know the AMC Pacer, not all of us love the design. I’m in the love-it camp, of course. Thanks to Jim S. for finding this 1978 AMC Pacer Wagon…. more»
Not A Lincoln: 1956 Continental Mark II
When most people hear Continental they think Lincoln. That was not always the case though. In the mid fifties, Ford actually marketed the Continental as its own brand for a while. They were sold through Lincoln dealerships, but the L word… more»
Barn Bubble: 1968 Lambretta Willam City
No, this isn’t photoshopped, or photochopped, or any other form of photo trickery; it’s a real car! This is a 1968 Lambretta Willam City and it’s powered by the folks who gave us Lambretta scooters. It’s found on eBay in Warminster, United… more»
Pick A Car: Honda CRX HF and Si
My brother and I often discuss how tempting it is to specialize in restoring the favorite vehicles from our youth and selling them within a niche dealership environment. The tough part is making the venture profitable enough to be… more»
Crowning Glory: 1974 Toyota Crown
If you’re looking for something that will stand out at the next Cars and Coffee event, this is a strong contender. This 1974 Toyota Crown Saloon is in Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom, about an hour and a half southwest of… more»
Worth The Wait: 1937 Packard 1023
In the 1930s Packard was the premier luxury automobile and this big 12 cylinder sedan was their finest. Many car-makers, like Peerless Franklin, Marmon, Ruxton, Stearns-Knight, Stutz, Duesenberg, and Pierce-Arrow did not survive the depression. Packard survived by building… more»