Low Option Field Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Yellow with a black stripe is one of the best color combinations out there, in my opinion, and makes even a mighty project like this 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 look tempting. There’s not a lot to work with… more»

Real Vintage Race Car? 1938 Chevrolet Gasser!

I love real patina and this old Chevrolet sedan is oozing with it! It is said to be a real vintage race car and would be a great project for someone looking to build a period-correct race car or… more»

Celebrity Car? Bob Newhart’s 1973 Cadillac Wagon

Comedian Bob Newhart is an American icon. According to IMDb.com, Mr. Newhart has 43 acting credits going back to 1962 including his wildly popular Bob Newhart Show and Newhart which ran for several years in the 1970s and 1980s…. more»

Desirable Project: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

It’s always interesting when a car is listed for sale and it generates a significant level of bidding. This 1966 Chevelle SS 396 is just such a car. Initially, it was listed with an opening bid of $500, but… more»

44k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

With a claimed 44,000 original miles on the clock, this 1971 Corvette is a striking looking car that appears to need little but some minor detail work to make it really sparkle. It is a car that has certainly… more»

Big Block Wagon: 1972 Ford Country Squire

One of the great qualities of the classic car scene is that it is continuing to provide some really interesting vehicles for the enthusiast who really wants a station wagon. This 1972 Ford Country Squire is a perfect example… more»

Big Block 4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

With the ongoing popularity and desirability of the Chevelle SS 396, finding a numbers-matching project car is akin to striking gold, but that’s precisely what this particular car is. The Chevelle also comes with an impressive catalog of documentation… more»

Cosworth Survivor: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V

The other day, I patted myself on the back by noting that a fairly tatty Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 like my recent junkyard rescue of the same car was listed for over $8K on eBay. Well, today we look at… more»

What’s It Worth? 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

I’m somewhat self-conscious about how much I love old license plates. As it stands right now, I’m trying to figure out the most economical way to assemble a collection of different Florida specialty plates without spending a fortune. That’s… more»

Bullet Signals: 1964 VW Karmann Ghia

We all know how special the older Type 2 VW Buses are. However, it can get hazier with the other models in terms of which years are standouts. The Karmann Ghia, for example, is still a fairly cheap car… more»

Desert Find: 1983 Chevrolet Blazer

It’s fascinating how different regions affect your perception of a vehicle. Some colleagues of mine were surprised I ended up with an Isuzu Trooper project out of the large Georgia collection we’ve been marketing here on Barn Finds as… more»

4-Speed S-Code: 1967 Ford Mustang GT

Dang. Bidding is already at $34,000 for this 1967 Ford Mustang S-Code, and there’s still close to four days left in the auction. The seller is correct that this one checks a lot of the proper boxes, from a… more»

RHD M-Car: 1981 BMW M535i

I’ve long lamented not having a pole barn in my backyard. Why? This is due to finding cars like this 1981 BMW M535i, a vehicle that would make any BMW enthusiast giddy to see in their collection. Even if… more»

Less Than 40 Left? 1971 Manic GT

Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers…no one would argue their iconic status especially those produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s. But there are many of us who would love to own a car you just don’t see at the local… more»

Chore Master: 1979 Quadractor 4×4

Sometimes, at least for me, the most desirable vehicles aren’t the ones that are street legal, or really practical or even useful for everyday life. Such is the case with this rare 1979 Quadractor. It can be found here… more»

47k Genuine Miles: 1984 Jaguar Vanden Plas

When it came to relatively affordable British luxury cars from the 1980s, the Jaguar Vanden Plas stood out as one of the best. Not only were they loaded with luxurious leather and wood trim, but they also provided quite… more»

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