My grandfather always preached to me that if I was ever looking for a collectible car of my own, never buy a car with rust. He felt that life was just too short to deal with rust during a… more»
American Classic Cars
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Desert Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan
In the late twentieth century, owning a ’57 Chevy amounted to a license to print money, and even today they singularly represent “The Fifties” on posters and T-shirts celebrating that golden American decade. The B pillar or “post” on… more»
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Mid Engine Mystery Machine: 1988 Pontiac Fiero
OK. I am going to need the help of Barn Finds readers who are Fiero experts on this one. Obviously, it is a Fiero. It is a 1988 model, and it has a V-6. The seller identifies it as… more»
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Indy Pace Car Edition: 1992 Cadillac Allante
The ongoing dialog about Pace Cars hasn’t changed: most cars are simply dealer dress-ups that barely resemble the car that actually paced the field, and have no real connection to the vehicles that ran on the track. Same story… more»
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Pity the Fool That Doesn’t Buy It: 1973 GMC Motorhome
Ours are not the first eyes to be caught by the epic artwork on the side of this 1973 GMC Motorhome, and they will assuredly be far from the last! There’s more to this Mr. T-emblazoned chariot (and it’s… more»
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I’m Gonna Fix It Up Someday: 1936 Ford Coupe
We have all been through this before. You spot a car that interests you behind a house, or in a field, or in some other place where the elements and vermin are taking their toll on it. Upon making… more»
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Yard Find! 1938 Plymouth Hot Rod
This Yard Find hot rod in “never finished” condition beckons you with a 31 word description here on eBay. Located in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, outside Scranton, this 1938 Plymouth Business Coupe shows signs of recent fabrication including shiny hardware and clean… more»
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Diff Shields Included: 1991 Chevy S10 Baja
Today, you can walk into a Chevrolet dealer and order up a new Colorado pickup with the ZR2 package, which adds some serious offroad hardware. You could make a similar move in 1991, by checking the “Baja” box on… more»
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Emergency Boat: 1969 Cadillac Ambulance
Okay, so it isn’t really a boat! Just so you know, I really had to hold myself back from making a Ghostbusters reference even though it is 10 years too new. Old ambulances are super cool, especially considering for many… more»
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Well, It’s A Real Woody! Rebodied 1936 Ford
One man’s vision, this rebodied 1936 British Ford was completed after a five-year project by a disabled veteran. Unfortunately, the creator passed away in 2010 and the “woody” is now being sold, along with it’s 28′ Haulmark enclosed trailer… more»
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Scotty G’s Garage: 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe
I still haven’t found an E! In case any of you remember this car from about three months ago, this is the 1966 Lincoln Continental Coupe that I found in New Jersey and picked up back in June. I… more»
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Personality Goes A Long Way: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
There is something to be said for being unique. Quirky individuals such as Salvador Dali and Paul Reubens have made legendary careers on the foundation of their eccentricities. However, making a successful quirky car has always been a challenge. … more»
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Open Roof Roadmaster: 1948 Buick
Buick Roadmaster’s are cool cars that pop up from time to time, but when was the last time you saw a solid Convertible? Certainly more desirable with its convertible roof, this not so common find is very solid, looking… more»
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Crazy Custom: 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
This 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe Custom is almost like a 1950s custom. The details could and would work on any car, and it even has fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror.. unfortunately.. Or, depending on how a… more»
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Dropped A Valve: 1969 Camaro Z28
We’ve seen more Camaro Z/28s that are “missing” their original DZ 302 than we can count. Given that there are more Z/28s today then were ever built, it makes buying one a bit nerve-wracking. That’s why you need to… more»
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Affordable Drop Top: 1964 Dodge Dart 270
When an affordable original condition Mopar convertible comes up for sale, my attention span collapses and turns to the convertible in question. Parked since 2003, this Dart Convertible is thought to be original, and appears to be quite a… more»
