Fans of American “heavy metal” draw near. The late 1950s and early 1960s saw some of the most interesting and excessive automobile designs of the ages. This 1956 Cadillac Series Sixty Special in Snohomish, Washington ranks as Cadillac’s flagship… more»
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Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
BF Podcast: We Talk The Future of Classics & The Daimler SP250
We are back but in a new format! This week in our first ever video podcast, we discuss electric cars and the future of the hobby. We also talk about the Daimler SP250, an oddity that we have long… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Garage Find: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
By the mid-70s, the U.S. auto industry was looking at change. Indifferent build quality seemed to plaque many brands and the cost of fuel was spiraling upward, causing owners to change their buying habits. Yet, this didn’t seem to… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
I have probably developed a bit of a reputation here at Barn Finds for preferring my classic cars to be original and unmolested. The truth is that I am partial to a good custom build as long as a… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barn Find Racer: 1967 Barnard Formula 6
Usually, when one thinks of go-karts, memories drift back to the steel, open frame kart we had as kids, usually one with a motor appropriated from dad’s lawnmower. As to the origin of karting, that’s speculative though one source… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
It isn’t clear how long this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible has been sitting idle, but the amount of accumulated leaf litter and debris inside would suggest that it has been a while. The owner would like to see someone… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
250 V8 With Patina! 1959 Rambler Rebel Cross Country
American Motors seldom had reason to celebrate, but 1959 was one of those years when they could. Not only did they build more cars than at any other time in their history (386,400 units), but it was also the… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
This Looks Safe! 1948 Dodge Tanker
This rather unusual-looking open 1948 Dodge tank truck was reportedly a Shell Oil truck, and thus wore the bright yellow that’s showing beneath the current blue hue. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located near Minneapolis,… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
39k Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet 1500 4WD
Sometimes it is amazing what pops up on eBay. Here is a 1987 Chevrolet 4WD short wheelbase step side pickup that is located in the dry climate of Glendale, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The truck is black with… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ski Lodge Snow Machine: Poncin Mini-Bus VP 800
We get fairly used to seeing long-forgotten vehicles of every kind hidden away in barns, forgotten garages – even the occasional cow pasture. But finds like this one on a remote mountain in Norway remind us that barn finds… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
James Bronze: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
It’s not often that I feel compelled to see just how bad the interest rates are on getting a loan for a hobby car are, but this 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo almost compels me to do so. Wearing awesome… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Luxury Muscle: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Big, beautiful, powerful, muscular, fast, smooth, mysterious, and quiet. No, I’m not describing myself for once (crickets), I’m talking about this drop-dead gorgeous 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. The seller has this muscular luxobeast posted here on craigslist in Long… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Affordable Racer: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Drag Car
By 1977, the C3 Corvette was feeling the pinch. If a buyer strolled into their local showroom, the best that they could hope for was to drive away in a Corvette with 210hp at their disposal. This Corvette has… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cobra Jet Eliminator Clone: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
If the Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang, was the Cougar Mercury’s answer to the Pontiac Firebird? Not exactly. While the Cougar and Firebird were introduced at the same time for 1967, the Cougar had been in… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 70 Comments
JDM Barn Find: 1971 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka
The Nissan Skyline doesn’t need much in the way of an introduction if you’ve followed the import sports car scene with even just a passing interest. What’s talked about less frequently is the lineage that accompanies that namesake, as… more»
