Not Quite James Bond: 1978 Lotus Elite Project

Lotus Engineering Company was founded by Colin Chapman in 1952. He had a fondness for trials racing, so his first car was a formula type called the Mark VII, now referred to as the Seven. The Seven was barely… more»

E for Exclusivity: 1988 Excalibur Four Door Touring Sedan

Wowzers. File this one under “Cars of the Stars” as well as “Reserved for the Rich and Famous.” Excaliburs were pricey, costing twice as much as a Caddy back in 1965, but there was nothing else like them on the… more»

Gran Coupe Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda got re-invented in 1970, losing its physical heritage with the not-so-exciting Valiant compact. It shared its all-new E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger, but they had no sheet metal in common. The Gran Coupe was added… more»

Parked In The ’60s: 1939 Buick Special Touring Sedan

Hidden away in this garage is a pre-war American classic that has occupied the same spot since the 1960s. Family commitments and an interstate relocation saw the owner park the car more than five decades ago. A recent passing… more»

One Family Owned 4×4: 1961 GMC K10

There comes a time when you just have to let things go, even if it is a three-generation family vehicle.  This 1961 GMC 4×4 was bought new by the sellers’ grandfather and its services are no longer needed so… more»

Update! 11k Mile 1976 Buick Electra 225 Limited

UPDATE – This 1976 Buick Electra 225 Limited has traveled from New Hampshire down to Florida, added 111 to the odometer, gained some skinnier white wall tires, and is listed for sale again – this time here on eBay… more»

1 of 10 Left? 1937 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight

The Chrysler Airflow, along with the companion Desoto Airflow, was the first full-size American production car to use aerodynamics as a basis for building a sleeker automobile. Minimizing air resistance was key to the auto’s design. It was considered… more»

Stored 55 Years: 1956 Lincoln Premier

This 1956 Lincoln Premier hardtop coupe has been sitting since 1967 according to the seller. That’s a long time to keep this much beauty away from the public. The fender-mounted mirrors are an unusual touch and this gorgeous project… more»

Surf Wagon? 1982 AMC Concord DL Wagon

It would have been fun to be able to be a passenger on the Concord supersonic airliner that is no longer flying. Until then, although not quite as fast or luxurious, there’s this 1982 AMC Concord DL wagon. The… more»

Storage Container Find: 1959 Austin Healey Project

According to the seller, this 1959 Austin Healey was found in a storage container where it had been kept for 40 years! The body is said to be pretty rough, but the chassis appears to be in “very good… more»

Estate Sale: 1929 Ford Model A Coupe

It’s not a stretch to say Henry Ford’s cars were one of the most important innovations in history, making the automobile accessible to everyman. Henry Ford first produced a car he called the Model A in 1903, followed by… more»

Fresh Out Of Cali! 1926 Buick Roadster Speedster

This 1926 Buick sure grabbed my attention this morning, in a good sort of way, and I’d like to thank Barn Finds reader T.J. right off the bat for sending us the fine tip on this one.  It’s billed… more»

Real Pace Car: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Chevy Camaro has had the honor of pacing the field at the annual Indianapolis 500 an almost record nine times (the Corvette beats it with double the appearances). Usually, the manufacturer of the pace cars creates several (or… more»

Air-Cooled Hemi V8! Tatra 603 Sedan

The Tatra 603 was a larger rear-engined luxury car that was produced by Tatra (a Czechoslovak company) from 1956 to 1975. Due to the political climate of the day, only high-ranking politicians and heads of companies usually had access… more»

Golden Girl: Two-Owner 1968 Cadillac Eldorado

On Route 17 South in Lodi, New Jersey, is a gentleman’s club called Satin Dolls. No, I’ve never been in, but it’s quite famous as the filming location of the fictional ‘Bada Bing’ club, owned by Tony Soprano’s consigliere… more»

440 + Original 383! 1968 Dodge Charger

Demand for second-generation Dodge Charger projects is still strong, with no signs of letting up anytime soon.  Even the cars in varying states of disarray seem to be attracting buyers, many with multiple bids in the last few minutes,… more»

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