It was the appearance of the original Iso Isetta that caused the world to coin the phrase “bubble car.” It was a term that seemed to find its way onto many other micro-cars of the era, but the Isetta… more»
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Oct 11, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Good First Restoration? 1937 Packard 115 Sedan
One of the things that hold car lovers back from taking on a restoration is the fear of messing something up. We are, sadly, no longer a hands on nation. Still, there is more information out there to help… more»
Oct 11, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
20 Year Sleep: 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
This Jaguar XK140 cuts a pretty forlorn figure sitting in this barn. It is a spot that it has occupied for more than 20-years while it has waited for someone to come along and return it to its best…. more»
Oct 11, 2019 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Parked 32 Years: 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider
This 1972 Alfa-Romeo Spider has been in dry storage since 1987 and, well, it “ran when parked”. It’s for sale here on eBay with bidding only around $1,500. As the former owner of one of these buggies, I see… more»
Oct 11, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1974 Pontiac GTO
This 1974 Pontiac GTO is one of a very small number of the Ventura-based models that arrived after the GTO’s hey-day as an American muscle car icon. Although not terribly popular compared to the original “Goat,” these were still… more»
Oct 11, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
27,971 Miles? 1987 Buick Grand National
The 1987 Buick Grand National is an icon among 1980s muscle cars, and good ones always seem to command a strong price. This example is claimed to be a low-mileage survivor that isn’t perfect, but close to it. Mileage… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
360/4-Speed: 1971 Ford F250
For an old pickup, this one actually looks pretty sporty in light blue with the chrome wheels. This 1971 Ford F250 pickup is for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Schertz, Texas and has an asking price of $7,200.
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Own the Last SAAB Ever Built!
“Owning a Saab is like joining a cult,” my Swedish friend Martin told me when I impressed him with my selection of a used 2006 Saab 9-5 some years ago. “You don’t make jokes about someone’s Saab,” he added…. more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Big Block 1970 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Survivor!
At Barn Finds, there are a plethora of different kinds of cars to find and write about, an almost unlimited variety. I am always searching for what I think readers will really like. Muscle cars are a big hit,… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1st Year Fox: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
The 1979 Ford Mustang ushered in a new era for pony car lovers. This first-year Fox Body Mustang in Toquerville, Utah is listed here on eBay with two days remaining on the auction and is bid to $10,000. And… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 56 Comments
One Owner Barn Find: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Up for sale by the original owner is this 1965 Ford Mustang GT convertible. At the time of writing, there have been no bids. You can start that process with a bid of $3,500 and no indicated reserve. This… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sweet Graphics: 1979 Ford Free Wheelin’ Bronco
This 1979 Ford Bronco is a well-worn example of the rare Free Wheelin’ edition, which got some cosmetic upgrades and was offered across the Ford truck lineup from 1977-1981. The Bronco is described as a running/driving example equipped with… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Family Since New! 1955 Oldsmobile 88
Wouldn’t it be great to be a fly on the wall at a large self-storage facility, think of all of the old cars that are probably squirreled away behind those orange roll-up doors! That’s the first thing that I… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
This beautifully 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery was professionally restored by a Chevrolet dealer. It has remained in stunning condition since its restoration because it is located in Santa Rosa, California and spent much of its life since in storage…. more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Brush Find: 1959 Volkswagen Bus
Despite being hidden by the weeds, bidders have pushed this listing for a 1959 Volkswagen Bus project to nearly $30,000. This is an early, double-door panel model that looks to be quite rusty but is also seemingly quite complete… more»
Oct 10, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap 2-For-1: 1969 Triumph Spitfire
Okay, hands up those of you who love a 2-for-1 deal. If you have your hand up, then perhaps this 1969 Triumph Spitfire is the project car for you. Not only do you get the red car that you… more»
