Speedster Conversion: 1987 Porsche 911 Targa

There was a time in air-cooled Porsche ownership where making your existing car into the model you actually wanted was an accepted form of upgrading. Now, you’d be vilified for cutting up an air-cooled 911 in any fashion, unless… more»

Zero Rust Diesel: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit

A1 and A2 Volkswagens remain one of the more affordable members of the emerging class of collector vehicles, save for some iconic models like the GTI and Jetta GLI that have already taken flight. That’s no surprise that the… more»

Bulletproof Driver: Low-Mile 1991 Volvo 240

The Volvo 240 sedan is perhaps one of the most recognized models of the 1980s, known for both its impressive reliability and its warm embrace of being shaped like a brick. Today, they remain affordable entry points to classic… more»

Stock Islander Edition: 1992 Jeep Wrangler

Just a few days ago, we featured an exceedingly clean Jeep Wranger of the YJ generation, with a hefty asking price due to its shockingly low mileage. This one may be a better bet for a truck you can… more»

Rusty Mail Carrier: 1963 Studebaker Transtar Zip Van

1963 was the year that the United States Postal Service began using zip codes to help streamline the mail delivery process. And it was also the year the USPS placed an order with Studebaker Corporation for a series of… more»

Dusty 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia

The Mustang went on a diet in 1974 when Ford launched the Pinto-based Mustang II. It was an attempt to get back to the car’s roots as a smaller, nimbler model. The move worked as sales increased, but some… more»

Super Six Survivor: 1978 Dodge Aspen

We don’t often see cars that have been set up for towing here, especially ones with an automatic transmission. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a special gearbox between the differential and transmission so it can be towed behind a… more»

Italian Garage Find: 1972 Maserati Ghibli

Automotive styling is subjective and some manufacturers arguably do a better job than others. The Italian manufacturers, in particular, have a real knack for sensual beauty and engineering balance. Parce it a bit further and we have a Maserati… more»

Order Your Barn Finds T-Shirt Today!

Over the years, we’ve made lots of small changes to the Barn Finds logo and while we love the way it looks now, we thought it would be fun to do a throwback t-shirt design based on the original… more»

Chevy V8 Swapped: 1964 Rambler Classic 770

The Classic was the journeyman Rambler model from 1961-66, replacing the former Rebel. The second generation of the Classic ran from 1963-64 and Motor Trend magazine was so impressed by the line that they gave it the “Car of… more»

BF Exclusive: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker

I recently had the opportunity to visit a barn find project car on the island of Chappaquiddick, which is located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a 1963 Chrysler New Yorker that has been in the seller’s family… more»

44k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Survivor

Deciding to part with a classic car can be a difficult choice to make. However, when that car is 52-years-old and has been part of the family since new, that ramps it up a notch. That is also the… more»

Rust-Free V8: 1966 Ford Mustang

Decisions, decisions. If you bought this rust-free 1966 Mustang, would you treat it to a light cosmetic restoration, or would you drive it as an original survivor? Both scenarios are realistic options because while it would look stunning with… more»

Turn-Key! 1956 Chevrolet Nomad

I would be surprised if many of you reading this post have not considered having a classic car as a daily driver. Mental images of cruising around in a reliable, somewhat modernized classic are common in my household, and… more»

1986 Toyota “Custom Cab” Pickup

Although today we take for granted that extended cab and four-door pickup trucks are the norms, there was a time when it was far harder to find extra space in a pickup truck at your local dealer. It was… more»

1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Survivor

Hidden away in this garage is a 1966 Mustang GT Fastback 2+2, which might be a pretty decent find. Don’t think that we’re talking about a rust bucket here because it is a surprisingly solid old classic. It also… more»