British Invasion: 1959 Triumph Bonneville

The cultural exchange between the United States and Great Britain during the unpleasantness of World War II caused seismic shifts in both the automobile world and, later, in the world of motorcyclists.  That long term exposure to all things… more»

Barn Find Project: 1929 DeSoto Six

Chrysler was in a big growth mode in the 1920s, adding Plymouth and Dodge to the fold, with DeSoto’s incorporation in 1928. They chose to honor Hernando DeSoto, the 16th Century explorer who was credited with discovering the Mississippi… more»

No Reserve Orchard Survivor: 1967 Ford F-100

Here’s a good old tried-and-true 1967 Ford F-100 survivor that spent most of its working life on a little orchard in Utah. The odometer only shows 19,510 miles and the seller says “there’s no proof of this being original,… more»

Kickstart Only, Magneto Fired: 1969 Harley-Davidson Sportster

I’ve lately been tossing around the idea of getting a motorcycle after a 27-year drought.  Like cars, motorcycles have become amazingly feature filled and, dare I say it, luxurious.  While you can still by a standard, decked out cruisers… more»

New Caretaker Needed: 1937 Cadillac Town Car

I am sure you have all heard some variation of the idea that we are not owners of historical vehicles.  We are just caretakers of these items.  This does make sense for well-made durable goods.  Automobiles on the CCCA… more»

Classic Customized Cruiser: 1950 Mercury Coupe

1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»

Multicultural Show Car: 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster

An abiding interest in photography brought George Mason, head of Nash Kelvinator, and Donald Healey, head of Healey Motor Company, together on the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1949, as each was making the crossing to America. George Mason had… more»

Hidden Since 2000: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser

The seller of this FJ62-series Toyota Land Cruiser claims this truck had been hidden in a storage facility on Cape Cod since 2000. With just over 100,000 original miles, it is a youngster by Land Cruiser standards. Despite living… more»

Well Maintained 80s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National

This 1987 Buick Grand National looks slick on the black mesh wheels reminiscent of a GNX. The seller lists several major repairs that lend credence to his claims of this being a very well-maintained Grand National. Bidding is strong… more»

Build Your Own Halo Car: 1988 BMW M3 + Parts Stash

When attempting a new project, it’s important to make sure you have access to all the parts needed to put said vehicle back together. Whether it’s due to parts becoming obsolete or parts cars becoming a thing of the… more»

Still On The Ship: 1996 Fiat Barchetta

The Fiat Barchetta (aka Type 183) was an Italian-built roadster built between 1995 and 2006. Its name in Italian means “little boat” and denotes a type of open-top sports car body style. The car went head-to-head with the Japanese… more»

Personal Touches Added! 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Type 1, better known as the Beetle or Bug due to its shape, is one of the most produced cars ever. More than 21 million copies saw the light of day between the 1940s and near the… more»

33k Mile Black Beauty: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

When I was a squirt, my dad bought a ’56 Parklane Wagon for our growing family. It was Meadowmist Green and Pine Ridge Green and was gorgeous, so I’ve always been partial to 1956 full-sized Fords. Although the Fairlane… more»

Restore Or Rat Rod? 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper

We don’t see a lot of rat rod scooters here on Barn Finds, but the seller refers to this 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper as a rat rod, in liking the way it looks now. This one is listed here on… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1962 Cadillac Convertible

From the ran and drove great when it was parked in the shop 25 years ago department comes this 1962 Cadillac convertible, which recently emerged from a quarter-century hibernation and is now looking for a new place to call… more»

Properly Named Survivor: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D’elegance

Long and square, with wire wheels and a half-vinyl top, the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham listed here on eBay, could be yours on Tuesday evening. You do like conspicuous signs of luxury, don’t you? We just have to see… more»

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