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One Owner: 1988 Ford Festiva L

Some readers will look at this 1988 Ford Festiva L and question its worthiness for inclusion on the pages of Barn Finds. I understand that sentiment, but I feel we need to cut this little gem some slack. Ford… more»

Rare Convertible: 1951 Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout

The 1945 to 1950 period must have been the best of times and the worst of times for automakers. On the one hand, technology was beginning to improve the driving experience. On the other hand, companies had to recycle… more»

Never Restored: 1954 Studebaker Champion

It isn’t unusual to find an older classic car that managed to survive more than six decades unrestored. However, finding one in that state that has been part of the same family since Day One is far rarer. That… more»

1965 AMC Ambassador 990H: Which Is Which?

Look carefully before you leap. That’s the lesson this 1965 AMC Ambassador 990H seems to offer. We got this tip from Pat L, and if you want the car, seen here on craigslist, you’ll have to come up with… more»

Original Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

If you had a thick wallet or an understanding bank manager, you could walk into your nearest Chevrolet showroom in 1957 and drive away in a shiny Bel Air Nomad loaded with optional extras. One of the most desirable,… more»

Wrong Year? 1953 MG TF

The seller lists this MG TF project car as a 1953 model, but I believe that might be incorrect. A check of the vehicle’s details suggests it could be a 1954 model, although that potential discrepancy could be the… more»

Original Paint: 1964 Mercury Montclair

Annual model updates are common, but it is unusual for a manufacturer to introduce a new generation of a vehicle but only keep it in production for a single year. However, that was the case for the Fourth Generation… more»

Restore, Restomod, or Preserve? 1948 Mercury M68 Pickup

Classic pickups make excellent candidates for project builds for several reasons. Their manufacturers generally designed them for ease of maintenance and repair, meaning dismantling and reassembling a vehicle like this 1948 Mercury M68 should be straightforward. Restored to a… more»

What Do We Do With It? 1936 Buick Shriner’s Parade Car

Let’s have a contest.  The winner gets to be crowned King of Barn Finds for a whole day.  All day long!  How do you win?  It is easy.  Everyone gets unlimited chances to enter in the comments.  Just tell… more»

Only 10K Miles? 1971 Pontiac LeMans

Finding a non-muscle car version of a muscle car, such as this 1971 Pontiac LeMans, as opposed to a GTO, is always a welcome find in my book. They are often overlooked though some, such as the ’68-’72 Chevrolet… more»

Going on a Safari: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Wagon

Larry D. found this 1962 Pontiac Tempest Safari Station Wagon listed here on eBay. There are two days remaining in the auction and the car has a starting bid of $3,500 but no bids yet. The car is obviously… more»

Loaded SS 396 Rag-Top! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Flashy and powerful, this double-red SS would have lit up the cruising scene when new, and could easily light up the tires with its 396 big block. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 sat in a Delaware, Pennsylvania yard… more»

Garage Kept and 58K Miles: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger

Ever pass by a garage and wonder what is in it?  Most garages are probably packed to the rafters with stuff that wouldn’t sell at your aunt’s garage sale and various other things that are too nice to throw… more»

BF Auction: 2013 Maserati GranTurismo MC Sport Line

Although many Italian manufacturers are renowned for producing desirable sports cars, Maserati has a history of creating iconic Grand Tourers. One of the best examples to roll out of its factory was the 2013 GranTurismo MC. Our feature car… more»

Real Barn Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

1962 wasn’t the first year a fuel-injected engine was available on the Chevrolet Corvette.  Chevy was one of the early pioneers in this technology, and fuel injection actually dates all the way back to back to 1957 for the… more»

25k Original Miles: 1984 Toyota Celica GT

Cars from the 1980s spent years in the wilderness as people sought to forget The Malaise Era. However, times have changed, and one of the driving forces behind their reemergence is a new generation of enthusiasts who view them… more»

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