“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.” Okay, it won’t be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, but you’ll find a 1979 MGB GT. This sad little classic spent years in its current location,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Jeep Wagoneer 360 V8
Sold new in the Pacific Northwest, which is my favorite place in the U.S. to find preserved vehicles, this 1971 Jeep Wagoneer J-100 appears to be rock solid after spending time in Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, and Virginia before… more»
33k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT Brougham
The 1979 model year marked the end of Ford’s Ranchero range. There have been rumors that the company is considering reviving the badge and concept, but nothing concrete has seen the light of day. Therefore, buyers must turn to… more»
Garage-Stored Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The challenge for some buyers is to locate a classic that has been sheltered from the worst that Mother Nature can throw at it. That minimizes the chances of rust or UV damage, and such cars are out there… more»
Easy Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the guest of honor was its Trans Am. A decade had passed since the iconic pony car first graced showroom floors, and the company thought it was fitting to release a 10th… more»
Monster Fire Truck! 1950s Seagrave Ride Truck
Most of the classics featured at Barn Finds fit neatly into a specific category. We see muscle cars, pony cars, sports cars, exotics, and station wagons. However, pigeon-holing this 1950s Seagrave Fire Truck is impossible. It is undoubtedly a… more»
Project or Parts? 1976 Ford Bronco
The classic world is sometimes a strange place. It is easy to understand why certain vehicles perform consistently over decades, but others are harder to explain. A Corvette or Camaro will almost invariably gain attention because those cars have… more»
Recent Repaint: 1973 Volkswagen Thing
I read an interview with an executive from the automotive industry who stated that one of the most challenging aspects of vehicle development is devising a name for the new model destined for the showroom floor. Invoking an emotional… more»
Missing Cylinder Head Screw: 1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1
Giorgetto Giugiaro went to work at Fiat’s Special Vehicles Division at seventeen – mostly likely younger than many of us were when we purchased our first car. Fiat ignored his design work, so he approached Bertone, who sold one… more»
The Living Room Lambo: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
We’ve all had the occasion to be slightly protective of our vehicular pride and joy. I have routinely crammed four cars into a traditional two car garage in the interest of protecting as many of them as I can… more»
Special Order: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88
Some buyers take a minimalist approach when ordering a new car, feeling that the most basic model will fulfill their needs. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am sits at the other end of the spectrum. Its original owner virtually wore… more»
Original 340/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
What separates a good project candidate from a great one? That’s a loaded question because the answer varies depending on who you ask. However, when a vehicle retains its numbers-matching drivetrain and is a rock-solid classic with its original… more»
Estate Sale: 1960 Triumph TR3 “A”
It’s 1953 and Triumph has brought a new car to Jabbeke, Belgium, to race it down a nearly flat, nearly straight stretch of road between Brussels and Ostend. This unique bit of carriageway was a perfect test “track” for… more»