Certainly ranking as one of the most unusual vehicles of all time, at least among microcars, this 1982 HMV Freeway came along at a time when car companies and random inventors were trying to come up with something fuel-efficient… more»
Rebuilt 327! 1968 Camaro Project
Tinged with surface rust and wearing fresh rubber, this faded pony car shows promise, and a freshly rebuilt V8 sweetens the pot. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in Apple Valley, California looks like many cars in metal-friendly climates, rides that… more»
454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1972 was a year of lasts for the Chevrolet Corvette, as it was the final model year for the C3 to feature chrome bumpers on both the front and back and the last year with the removable rear window… more»
$100,000? 1976 Cadillac Mirage Pickup
For several years, Cadillac made a luxury pickup that was discontinued in 2013, the Escalade EXT. It was basically a rebadged Chevrolet Avalanche, a four-door pickup with a unique midgate that allowed it to be used both as a… more»
Special Edition: 2001 Mercury Cougar Zn
The eighth generation of the Mercury Cougar (1999-02) was the result of Ford shifting the Contour-based Probe to the Lincoln-Mercury Division, adopting the Mercury Cougar name in the process. It would be the first front-wheel-drive Cougar since the car… more»
What’s It Worth? 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
If you had been one of the 21,894 buyers in 1973 who slapped down their hard-earned cash on a new Ford Bronco, you could have been laughing all the way to the bank today. The vehicle would have cost… more»
Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 model year marked one of transition for Chevrolet’s Corvette. The company introduced measures to reduce noise and improve comfort, while the iconic chrome front bumper made way for a new 5mph unit that changed the car’s overall… more»
Happy New Year From Barn Finds!
Happy New Year from the Barn Finds family to yours! We want to thank you so much for following along and making 2021 such a great year. We were glad to offer you great finds, and hopefully, some much-needed… more»
Nicest One Left? 1976 Ski-Doo Elan Deluxe 250
Half of the US would probably never have a need for or wouldn’t even want a snowmobile, let would have owned or ridden one. It’s an odd sport for anyone who didn’t grow up with snow on the ground… more»
1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am With Only 2,300 Miles!
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples where manufacturers produced “milestone” special edition vehicles. Some of these cars tend to be more impressive than others, effectively capturing the spirit of the original classic to which they… more»
454-Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet’s big-block V8 enjoys legendary status. Its reputation is strong, even outside North America. Any vehicle equipped with one of these motors is virtually guaranteed to provide enough performance to satisfy most people. This 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is… more»
A Notable Nash: 1949 Super 600
It looks almost like a cross between a rolling sarcophagus and a bathtub with a little bit of Dick Tracy thrown in – you know a Nash Super 600, like this 1949 example, when you see one. Considered a… more»
60k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar
With the values of First Generation Mustangs continuing to soar, they are slowly edging their way out of the reach of the average enthusiast. That’s where vehicles like the Mercury Cougar come into their own. These classics remain more… more»
1991 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood with 60k Miles
Jeep is one of the brands that seems to have an endless supply of special edition models, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell what options are included with various trim packages. Sometimes they’re performance-based, sometimes they’re cosmetic,… more»