Rare Japanese Retro: 1996 Mitsuoka Galue

Mitsuoka is a Japanese niche vehicle manufacturer that specializes in attaching retro bodies to existing production models to create distinctive vehicles. It has released a faux Porsche 356, a Jaguar-inspired model called the Viewt, and even a K-2 microcar… more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

The horsepower race of the 1960s gave the world cars with performance capabilities that would have been unthinkable a decade earlier. Take this 1969 Chevrolet Impala as a perfect example of that philosophy. It’s 427ci V8 produces power and… more»

Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria

I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»

Restored Long Roof: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup remains quite interesting at the moment, only because cheap sedans are still very easy projects to find and buy, junkyards still receive wagons and sedans at a decent clip, and high-end specialty shops are still… more»

1965 Ford F-250 And 1966 C-10 Avion Camper

The idea of buying a camper and getting away from it all gets more appealing every day for some of us. Things have gotten so complicated, and the world seems to have gotten a bit less friendly in the… more»

Washington State “Survivor”: 1962 Mercury Comet

Looking like it’s right out of a brochure, this 1962 Mercury Comet is from Washington state, said to have been bought new by an elderly woman. When her driving days were over, her daughter sold it to a gentleman… more»

21k-Mile Original: 1975 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

When I was a middle-school student, I’d ride the bus home from school and sit down for some ’70s cop show reruns until my parents got home from work, and my favorite was The Rockford Files. I usually didn’t have the… more»

37k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom

Aside from one respray at some point, this 1972 Buick Skylark Custom appears to meet the other criteria we like to use here at Barn Finds to label it as a survivor.  However, it wouldn’t be surprising if the… more»

Take Your Pick: Two 1969 Ford Galaxie Drop-Tops

In the 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet competed head-to-head on almost every level. Ford’s Galaxie 500 was the equivalent of Chevy’s full-size Impala. And the Galaxie 500XL was akin to the Impala Super Sport. Galaxie 500 convertibles from 1969 aren’t… more»

Two-Door Post: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe

Most people associate the Malibu nameplate with the popular Chevy Chevelle of the 1960s and 1970s. But there was a mundane entry-level car offered, the 300 (later 300 Deluxe and finally just Chevelle). These were Plain Jane automobiles, and… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1964 Honda CB160

For the past few years, this 1964 Honda CB160 has been parked in the Barn Finds Office. We bought it with plans of getting it back on the road, but we never got around to it. Plus, it looks… more»

454-Equipped: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

“Q-ship” is a nautical term used to describe a type of vessel that looks unassuming but carries concealed weaponry that makes it a formidable threat to the enemy. This 1978 Chevrolet Malibu could be the automotive equivalent, with the… more»

BF Auction: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed

As cool as classic trucks are, driving a 77-year-old truck in modern traffic isn’t always the best idea. They tend to be rather slow, and modern drivers aren’t necessarily looking for the small tail lights found on many vintage… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Classic British sports cars traditionally offer an engaging wind-in-the-hair motoring experience, although, with many blessed with modest engine power, life tends to proceed at a sedate pace. However, when you take an American muscle car, lop off the roof,… more»

No Reserve 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 4-Speed!

Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, and other muscle cars are nice for car show duties, but if you really want to make a scene, show up with this 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 and you’ll see how quickly a crowd gathers. I’m… more»

Rust-Free Estate Find: 1999 Jeep Cherokee SE

Jeep’s marketing department went all out when it named this color “Black”, compared to the flowery, fancy names for its other colors: Desert Sand Pearl Coat, Flame Red, Forest Green Pearl Coat, Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat, and you get… more»

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