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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Navy SEAL Prototype: 1991 Go-Fast Boat

For our boating fans out there, we bring you a total mystery find that supposedly has origins as being a prototype “go-fast” boat for the U.S. Navy SEALs. The seller reports this is a project he’s been working on… more»

Frame On Resto: 1983 Toyota SR5 Pickup

The seller of this pristine 1983 Toyota SR5 pickup notes that his father-in-law purchased the truck new, so it’s been in his family for some time. Sporting the SR5 package and wearing great original colors, the Toyota benefits from… more»

Pristine Survivor: 1970 Ford Econoline Lazy Daze Motorhome

You’re not seeing things: bidding is already over $25,000 for this 1970 Ford Econoline camper, otherwise known as a Lazy Daze 18′ motorhome. There’s good reason for that number, as the camper has just 31,000 original miles, likely making… more»

Tri-Five Limo: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Limousine

In general, many of us aren’t flying at the moment. And, if you’re like me, the thought of getting on a plane and going anywhere holds some appeal, especially if it’s warm and there’s some drinks with little umbrellas… more»

980 Original Miles: 1997 Plymouth Prowler and Trailer

The Plymouth Prowler remains one of the more striking automotive curiosities created in the last 30 years, and a fine example of why building the show car isn’t always a good idea. I can still remember when it was… more»

Clown Car Conversion: Jaguar XJ6 Prototype

The world of custom clown cars is a strange one, but it’s typically reserved for Cadillac Sevilles. This time, a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 decided to get into the mix, and someone chopped a four door down to two very… more»

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