One of my favorite parts of writing for Barn Finds is seeing all different kinds of vehicles emerge from long periods of storage. Sometimes, they are relatively normal models that make you wonder why someone stored it for decades,… more»
Sports Cars
Dealer Painted: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
For some people, the standard brushed stainless steel finish of the DeLorean holds no great attraction. With this in mind, DMC is reputed to have decided to provide a more tailored appearance when some of the vehicles arrived in… more»
Electric Prototype: 1959 La Dawri Conquest
Here’s one that probably asks more questions than it answers. It’s unusual on two fronts as it is a rare, small-production specialty car known as a La Dawri and it has been converted for electric operation. There’s not too… more»
Potential Fun: Lotus Super Seven Replica
If there’s ever been a car that could transform you into a fan of track days and autocross events overnight, I don’t know of a better option than a Lotus Super Seven or Caterham kit. These cars were the… more»
Clean Driver: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
One of the potential downsides of owning a pristine classic car is that there will always be an underlying fear that it could be chipped or damaged whenever it is taken out for a drive. That is where cars… more»
Turn-Key Classic: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Hiding in this workshop is a 1968 Corvette that has only covered around 500 miles since it underwent a comprehensive restoration. It might not be completely original, but it is a classic that would hold its head high in… more»
Goes Like Hell S’more: 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S
It’s rare that a car checks these three boxes: affordable; blessed by Caroll Shelby; an 80s hot hatch; and legitimately quick. That’s what we have, however, with this super clean 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S which comes up for auction… more»
Eighties Poster Child: 1987 Mitsubishi Starion
If there was ever an icon for the Radwood movement, the Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins would be right up there on the top 10 list of potential brand ambassadors. The fender flares, chunky wheels, turbocharged powerplants, and… more»
Fuel Injected 5-Speed: 1987 Maserati Biturbo SI
There’s a fair amount of hate still out there for the Maserati Biturbo, but I’ve also seen a renewed appreciation for the notoriously unreliable entry-level motor from the mind of Alejandro De Tomaso. Nostalgia is a powerful drug, yes… more»
Droptop Fun: 1971 Triumph TR6
This red British roadster is located in Salem, Oregon at an asking price of $12,500. You can see a number of upclose pictures here on Barn Finds Classifieds. The seller states that the car has 165,000 miles on it… more»
Rare Shiro Special: 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
This 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo is one of the very few Shiro Specials ever made, yet another entry into the all-white-special-editions that many Japanese manufacturers produced in the 1980s. Just over 1,000 Shiros were made, and they came with… more»
British Bargain? $900 1973 Triumph Stag
This 1973 Triumph Stag is a seriously cheap opportunity to own a short-lived British grand tourer that featured a SOHC V8 that ultimately led to the company’s decision to end its short-lived residence on U.S. shores. Fortunately, if you’ve… more»
427 Equipped: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the biggest hurdles facing enthusiasts who are searching for a 1966 Corvette Sting Ray equipped with a 427ci V8, is finding a decent example for less than $80,000. If you are one of those people, then this… more»
Cheap Twincam: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
It’s sort of hard to believe that with all of the prestige and over-engineering attached to the Cosworth Vega’s history file that these cars aren’t worth more today. Of course, you could also say they have proven their worth… more»
Original 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427!
Chevy’s shark-like third generation Corvette (C3), new for 1968, brought revolutionary new styling to America’s Sports Car compared to the C2. With horsepower wars still in full swing, the *base* 1968 Corvette packed 300 HP, and buyers could choose… more»
















