Our first house was built in 1890, but that’s nothing compared to this one! Imagine that it’s ohhhhhh… 122 AD, and you plant a tree. Little do you know that someday it would be hollowed out into a single-family… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Nov 4, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Airplane Engine! 1971 Allis-Chalmers Terra Tiger
Put on your thinking caps, it’s quiz time here at Barn Finds University. Howard, no spitballs! Ok, name a six-wheel-drive vehicle that floats, has an airplane engine, and is “dangerously fast”. Oh yeah, and one that has basically no… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
An Imperial Specimen! 1953 Chrysler Windsor
Of all of the Detroit auto stories that have transpired since the 2008 meltdown, the almost demise of the Chrysler brand is the most disconcerting for me. Its current line-up consists of the dated 300 sedan and a minivan… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
49K-Mile Original 1978 Jeep Wagoneer
49,000 miles aren’t a lot to have accumulated on a vehicle, especially when the vehicle, like this 1978 Jeep Wagoneer, is almost four-and-a-half decades old. That’s around 1,100 miles a year on average over the last 44 years. The… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Museum Quality? 1976 Kawasaki Jet Ski JS400
Sadly, summer is long gone and fall is wrapping up here in the upper Midwest as I write this. But, what’s another six months of cold, snow, ice, slippery sidewalks, and salty roads, which lead to rusty vehicles? Hello?… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • Auctions • 48 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 Wagon
If you are familiar with old Volvos, then you know that the brand used to be more associated with durability than luxury. Many of the high-mileage record holders are Volvos and if you couldn’t tell already, I love them!… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Desirable Model: 1970 Datsun 240Z Series 1
The Datsun 240Z demonstrated that the Japanese possessed the expertise to produce affordable sports cars. The early “Series 1” version, like our feature car, is the most desirable. It is an unmolested vehicle with no apparent needs beyond requiring… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Enzo’s Final Model: 1992 Ferrari F40
In the world of automotive design and manufacturing, the quest for perfection can be driven as much by ego as by the desire to achieve engineering excellence. Such is the case with the Ferrari F40. While its styling was… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
The 1972 model year was the first time that the Fairlane/Torino beat out the Chevy Chevelle in terms of sales. They were all new cars that year, whereas the Chevrolets were on their fifth (and last) year of a… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Open to Offers: 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
Some classic cars represent a collaborative effort by several companies, which is true of the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. It utilized the underpinnings and drivetrain of a Beetle with a body designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and assembled by coachbuilders Karmann…. more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1-of-80: 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
With the exclusivity and limited production totals of various Ferrari models, finding a limited edition version is rare. However, the company produced eighty examples of its 2011 599 SA Asperta as a tribute to legendary design house and coachbuilders… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
That Thing Got A Hemi? 1956 Imperial Sedan
Yup, it has that and some pretty wild-looking taillights too. And it’s pink! (not really, it’s desert rose but it sort of looks pink). There’s no special model designation in this case, it’s noted by Imperial literature as a… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Older Restoration: 1929 Ford Model A Side Mount Roadster
Classic project cars come in many shapes and sizes, and not all need to emerge from barns or sheds. This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster demonstrates that, although its overall presentation means it has no immediate cosmetic needs. It… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
44K-Mile Estate Find: 1977 Ford LTD II Wagon
One of the most confusing car names, maybe of all time, was the LTD II. The Mustang II was a sort of confusing name, but not really since it was the second-generation Mustang. The LTD II wasn’t a second-generation… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
17K Miles! 1967 Very Incomparable Plymouth Fury
Old Chevrolet Impalas and Ford Galaxies make regular appearances on the web pages of Barn Finds. And why not, millions were built in the ’60s and ’70s and it seems everyone had one – or certainly knew someone who… more»
