Another Pickup Conversion? 1980 Mercedes 300TD

We have had a run on custom Mercedes pickups here lately on Barn Finds, with at least one other W123 in recent memory. This is a conversion I had not seen much of prior to these last few months,… more»

Genuine Cooper S: 1966 Austin Mini Project

This rusty 1966 Mini Cooper is a genuine “S” model, verified by the provided British Motor Heritage Trust certificate. It is a major project, but certainly not past the point of saving. And given the impressive sales prices of… more»

Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It was 1969, and Neil Armstrong took that “one small step for man,” changing our world forever. He achieved this by riding atop a Saturn V rocket, the most powerful machine that had been created by humans up to… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1975 Pontiac Firebird

Some classic cars are beautifully preserved or restored originals that are guaranteed to attract plenty of attention and admiration wherever they go. They are special cars that attract this attention for all of the right reasons. Some classics are… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1979 Ford Fairmont

To be fair, this 1979 Ford Fairmont wagon is not a barn find. But it is most certainly a hot-rod we can all appreciate, which started out with a survivor-grade example that made it the perfect platform for an… more»

Solid Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a solid car that was last registered back in 1983. It has been dragged out of hiding, and the owner has done much of the work in preparation for its return to… more»

5,800 Original Miles: 1995 BMW M3

As the former owner of a 1995 BMW M3, this pristine, low-mileage example strikes a very personal chord. I loved that car, hands-down the best vehicle I ever owned. Mine was also Alpine White like this example, with those… more»

Dock Find: 1954 “The Dream” Ferry

If you’ve run out of space to park your collection and happen to live near a deep body of water, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a genuine Washington State ferry may be worth a look. The boat, originally known… more»

BF AUCTION: C4 Corvettes Plus Parts Stash!

SOLD Last year reader Tina R spotted a local ad for a collection of C4 Corvette projects that the owner’s family just needed gone, so she rushed over to have a look. Well, Tina was struck by a case… more»

1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Barn Find

If you are the road runner and you can’t outrun Wiley Coyote, what do you do? You’ve avoided the Acme anvil and the Acme dynamite but he’s still closing in. Well, you could try hiding in the barn under… more»

Project or Parts? 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has spent more than half of its life stored away in a barn, but it has now been dragged out to be sold as part of an estate. It’s a pretty forlorn-looking sight, and… more»

Rare Hardtop Included: 1974 VW Thing

Despite looking fairly downtrodden, the seller of this 1974 Volkswagen Thing claims he has the ignition key and title for it, which may offer the next owner some comfort that it was loved before being abandoned. I say this… more»

All Original Barn Find: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe

Generally, I come across more Fords from the ’39-’41 era and many of them, I’m sure, to the chagrin of Ford fans, possess small-block Chevrolet engines. Lately, however, I have been finding more Chevrolets from that era (and no,… more»

20 Years Owned: 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

This 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible is presented as a solid driver that has been in the same ownership for the past 20 years. The seller notes they simply do not drive the vehicle enough to justify keeping it,… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

High-performance versions of pony cars get all of the press. Especially if it is one from the classic 1964-1972 period. Sometimes, it’s just nice to reflect on a more pedestrian version especially keeping in mind that the majority of… more»

Updated Luxury! 1969 Boles-Aero 310-J

Post-War America bristled with optimism, and the Interstate Highway system begun in the Eisenhower years expanded the appeal of trailer camping. Before the war, pulling a trailer long distances largely appealed to folks either fleeing their criminal past or… more»

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