Found in a Warehouse! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

Cracking open an old warehouse and finding vintage cars inside is the stuff most car guy dreams are made of, and this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is just such a discovery. With another Mercedes of a similar vintage parked nearby,… more»

Frame Challenged? 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Generally, a car like this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 convertible will generate a lot of bid interest. This one has three bidders chasing it but there’s quite a bit to the story here – the more you dig, the more… more»

Stored 16 Years: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III

The third-generation Quattroportes are beautiful, in a de Tomaso / Giorgetto Giugiaro sort of way. They are decidedly 1980s in their sleek, chic boxiness and this 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III has a mere 35,582 miles on it. The seller… more»

Super Bike Survivor: 1973 Kawasaki Mach III

Talk about a brut of a performer on two wheels. The Kawasaki H1, also known as the 500 CC “Mach III” was a two-stroke quarter-mile killer – what many would refer to as a pocket rocket. Common in everywhere… more»

5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1986 Ford Mustang Convertible

Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, which is a genuine mystery machine. Such is the case with this 1986 Mustang Convertible. The seller repeatedly indicates that it is an LX, but it carries… more»

Lightning Rod Shifters: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance collaborated to come up with the first Hurst/Olds in 1968 based on the 442. They would continue their association with limited production performance cars in 1969, 1972-75, 1979, and 1983-84. The latter models were distinguished… more»

British Roadster: 1963 Triumph TR4

The TR series of roadsters was a big success for British manufacturer Triumph Motor Company, who produced this range of cars from 1953 all the way up through 1981.  By the time the TR4 model rolled around in 1961,… more»

1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce Project

Beauty is subjective. Ask ten different people, “what is the most beautiful car ever made,” and you’ll likely get ten different answers. From the early Bugattis and the Auburn speedsters, to the iconic Detroit offerings of the Fifties, through… more»

Drop-Top Woody: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country

The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado was the last convertible made by the “Big Three” U.S. automakers. That is until the genre begin to make a comeback a few years later and the Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country led the way…. more»

454 Four-Speed! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE 03/09/2022: It must be frustrating to list a car for sale with No Reserve only to have the winning bidder fail to front with the cash. That has been the fate of the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet… more»

Time Capsule: 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster

While it is by no means a hard and fast rule, you can often tell a lot about a person by the car they drive. Take this 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster, for example. Its six-cylinder motor and automatic transmission… more»

Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet built more than 4.5 million cars during the 1955-57 period, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives.” The ‘57s would wear some styling changes such as tailfins that have proved to be popular with collectors for the past six… more»

Museum Quality 1965 Honda CB160

It’s fun to see these old motorcycles or at least for me it is. I live in the past anyway so seeing a small street bike like this 1965 Honda CB160 reminds me of growing up in the 60s… more»

75k Original Miles: 1954 Buick Super Riviera Hardtop

While many people hold up “Christine” as the ultimate Stephen King evil car novel, “From a Buick Eight” is no less gruesome or compelling. It centers around a 1950s Buick that appears to be a portal to another dimension…. more»

Two For One: 1975 and 1978 Pontiac Firebirds

Pat L. found an interesting combo of cars that are for sale in South Lake Tahoe, California. One car is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird and the other is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird. The cars were listed for sale 3… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

There is a certain attraction in owning a driver-quality classic instead of a perfect example. The driver-quality car potentially offers a less stressful motoring experience because minor marks and paint chips are never as traumatic on that type of… more»

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