While owning a pristine classic is something to be proud of, there is a lot to be said for parking a survivor-grade car in your garage. An owner needs to second-guess before taking a spotless car into certain environments… more»
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Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
32K Mile 1984 Dodge Power Ram 4×4 Prospector
The seller refers to this 1984 Dodge Power Ram 3/4-ton 4×4 Prospector pickup as a true barn find and says that it was sitting in a barn for years. I typically drive between 40,000 and 50,000 miles a year… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Modified California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
The Ford Mustang California Special is a looker, thanks to its variety of cosmetic add-ons that made the standard-issue car far more aggressive and sporting. They are rare to find in any form today, with just over 4,000 made… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Diesel Survivor: 1983 Ford Ranger
Talk about an extinct species: this 1983 Ford Ranger pickup is a small hauler with a diesel engine, a breed that automakers lost all interest in building eons ago. It’s a shame because light-duty pickups are just as useful… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Dual Quads! 1964 Buick Riviera Wildcat
Some would say that Bill Mitchell’s penned 1963 Riviera was Buick at its best. It’s arguable but the Riviera was a notable departure from traditional Buick two-door hardtops and captured the imagination of 40K buyers that initial year who… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Foundation! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
An old proverb tells us that the wise man builds his house upon a rock, and muscle car evangelists preach that the wise gear head builds not upon the sinking sand of rust, but on rock-solid metal. This 1970… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • Success Stories • 36 Comments
Exclusive Followup! 1956 Derham Continental
Once published, BarnFinds features sometimes take on a life of their own, with readers contributing amazing personal stories and first-hand technical details that turn a “what if?” reckoning of a car for sale into an entertaining and fact-filled point… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • Stories • 12 Comments
Story of a Field Find: Two Classic Chevrolets
Unlike so many reports here on Barn Finds, this is not a critique of a car for sale but the story of two cars that were rescued, with one of them currently undergoing a complete restoration. First is a… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Backyard Find: 1979 Avanti II Coupe
Every car enthusiast I know would be completely OK with a backyard that looked like the one this 1979 Avanti II is parked in. The seller is in Florida and has numerous vehicles under cover in what looks like… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
California Edition? 1981 Datsun 280ZX
The Z car is recognized all over the world, and despite low-ish values for the later cars, there’s a dedicated following for seemingly every generation. This 1981 Datsun 280ZX appears to have been found in a desolate workshop, with… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Series 1 Project: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
Series 1 Jaguars are always in demand, as they feature a host of details not found on later cars, and generally, the initial production runs of any iconic model are sure-fire collectibles later on. This one is a project,… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Desert Runner: 1988 Nissan D21 4×4
More than just a graphics package and some bolt-on accessories, this 1988 Nissan Desert Runner – based on the D21 Hardbody pickup – was the real deal, at least by 1988 standards. The seller has this rare 4×4 pickup… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
427/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Semantics are important and descriptions matter. Take this 1966 Impala SS, the listing claims it as a true SS 427 car. Well, it’s really an Impala SS with a 427 engine, as an Impala SS427 was specifically known as… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Hemi Under Hood! 1946 Ford Business Coupe
If I were a dyed-in-the-wool Ford guy, I’d get a bit irked every time I went to cruise-in or a car show and observed a ’30s-’40s vintage Ford harboring a Chevrolet 350-350 (350 CI engine/350 Turbo-Hydramatic trans) providing the… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • Stories • 29 Comments
Big Red Discovered! Turbine Powered Ford Trailer
It’s amazing to think of how many iconic vehicles have been lost, but also how many have been re-discovered years later. The original Bullitt Mustangs are a great example of this, especially given the actual chase car and one… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Sale Find: No Reserve 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold by the daughter of the owner who passed away. The car is a little rough and will needs some work to get it back on the road but it is running…. more»
