The VW Beetle has to be one of the most recognizable cars ever built. No matter where you take one of these cars, just about every person you encounter will have a story that involves one. There is something… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Corona: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II
Toyota had a misstep or two when they tried to break into the U.S. market by bringing over a woefully-underpowered car. With under 600 sales a year in 1961, they concentrated on their Land Cruiser until 1964. The car… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
First Year Find: 1974 Fiat X1/9
While America was winding down their muscle car era with gas crisis, emissions, and crash safety concerns, Italy had whipped up a unique little mid-engine sports car that handled each of those issues. 1974 was the first year America… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Miami Vice Tribute: Ferrari Daytona Spyder Replica
I’m still not sold on the virtues of replicas of high-dollar sportscars, as so few ever come close to resembling the real thing. That being said, I’ve been open to kits that use the iconic body with some sort… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Turbo Estate: 1986 Plymouth Reliant
It’s brown and it’s got a turbo – what more do you need to know? The seller claims this 1986 Plymouth Reliant is an extremely limited production car that was previously a government-owned specimen that spent its life in… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Xmas Gift Idea: 1957 Thunderbird 7Up Go-Karts
As part of a promotional strategy in 1988. the manufacturers of 7Up ran an advertising campaign in conjunction with MTV. This promotion included a host of giveaway prizes, including audio cassettes, t-shirts, hats, pedal cars, and a pink 1957… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stovebolt Beauty: 1931 Chevrolet Truck
With a beautiful blue color to match the beautiful blue sky, this 1931 Chevrolet Model 114, 1-1/2 ton truck is located in equally-beautiful Tempe, Arizona. That’s a lot of beautiful. This tough truck can be found here on Craigslist… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Blue Plate Special: 1978 Lancia Beta
This sad 1978 Lancia Beta may seem like a slice of barn find exotica, but it’s actually a fairly basic front-driver with tired cosmetics and a limited aftermarket for spares. Listed for $1,050 somewhere near Sacramento, it’s claimed… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Limited Production Run: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO
The best part about this gig, writing for Barn Finds, is increasing your knowledge of small, obscure automotive facts. Take this 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO, for instance: I thought for sure the seller was pulling one of those annoying… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
First $2,500 Takes It: 1972 VW Fastback
This dirt-cheap 1972 Volkswagen Fastback strikes me as a case of California’s heavy-handed emissions laws forcing the owner to cut his losses and move on. For $2,500, it comes with a host of upgrades and although the seller mentions… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1950 MG TD
For the past 29 years, this MG TD has been parked in a reader’s storage unit. Terry has owned it since 1963. It had been fully refurbished at the time of purchase, but after 26 years of use plus… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • Stories • 21 Comments
The Next Chapter For The Snoopy Funmobile!
We have had some truly incredible stories grace the pages of this site, but none have been quite as amazing as the story of Sid C’s Snoopy Car. Sid is a good friend of ours here in Boise and… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Original Concept 1: 1966 VW Dune Buggy
VW-based dune buggies come in all shapes and sizes, an impressive variety that reflects the individual tastes of the many small companies that built their own kits. This well-preserved build is known as a Concept 1 kit, which is… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Barn Collapse: 1974 Buick Electra 225
In the summer of my rising college senior year, I didn’t have a job. So my brother-in-law hired me to help clean up a barn. His father had bought some millwork and other interesting interior features from a historic home… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Classy Custom: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS
This Impala SS may not be stock and original, but it is a nicely executed custom that will attract attention wherever it goes. While it might not appeal to the purists among you, I’m sure that there will be… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • Auctions • 17 Comments
Thunderdome Approved: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 4X4
Looking for the perfect vehicle for the next warlord meetup at Bartertown? Well, dust off your spiked shoulder pads because I’ve got the car for you! Thanks to reader Scott R. for the heads up on this 1971 Chevrolet Camero Z28,… more»
