A lot of automotive enthusiasts have a soft spot in their hearts for the independents that made up a large part of the American auto industry and among them, Studebaker has a legion of loyal followers. An example of… more»
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Oct 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Pair of Lincoln Continental Convertible Projects!
You are going to need a heavy-duty truck and trailer to haul these projects home! This pair of Lincoln Continentals is for sale in Deltona, Florida. The convertible is from 1967 while the sedan is one year older. Found here… more»
Oct 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Stored 30 Years! 460-Powered 1983 Ford F250
With a 460 cid V8, standard transmission, four-wheel-drive, and nearly immaculate original appearance, this 1983 Ford F-250 in Santa Ana, California checks many boxes for truck shoppers looking for a Ford of this vintage. Bidding here on eBay has eclipsed… more»
Oct 6, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Mach 1 Package: 1977 Ford Mustang II
I came here to write about a Mustang II King Cobra, but that listing already vanished before having the chance to. Still, this listing on eBay for a survivor-grade 1977 Ford Mustang II with the Mach 1 package is… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Petite and Polish: 1988 Fiat 126P
The Fiat 126 was introduced in 1972 as a replacement for the Fiat 500. Although it received a new body, many of the underpinning mechanical components from the old car were carried over into the new model. The 126… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Nicest Left? 16k Mile 1977 Dodge Sportsman Van
For children of a certain decade, full-size vans were a part of their lives. Big vans were used for hauling large families or by churches taking kids to activities or maybe as school busses in smaller districts. If you’ve… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Flathead Powered Shorty: 1949 Ford School Bus
For some reason, old school buses are super cool. And the shorter they are the better! Just have a look at this 1949 Ford School Bus. It’s definitely a special find, as it’s a highly original short bus with… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Best of Both Worlds! 1960 Chrysler 300F
By the early 1960s, monstrous chrome bumpers, giant fins, and heavy-looking grilles gave way to lighter and less imposing faces. Chrysler’s Letter Cars established a niche for buyers who wanted impressive performance in their luxury coupe, and this 1960… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 64 Comments
Million Dollar 23 Mile Bug: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
When talking about million dollar cars I think many of us think of high end European or American built specials. Although not your typical million dollar machine, this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle was purchased new with the intention of being… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Sweet Swede: 1990 Saab 900 SPG Turbo
During the second half of the 20th Century car company failures were not unusual, and some great names would be consigned to the dusty pages of history books if it weren’t for organizations such as Barn Finds. Since the… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Five-Star Pickup: 1952 Ford F1
Recently here at Barn Finds we have had a few nice old pickup projects coming across our desks, and this is a nice example. This 1952 Ford F1 5-Star half ton pickup is listed for sale here on eBay…. more»
Oct 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Iowa Doodlebug! 1929 Ford AA Truck-ish Farm Vehicle
Today we send vehicles to the junk yard when the cost of repair exceeds or approaches replacement cost. Early mass-produced cars represented a serious investment and, frankly, people in those days were too resourceful and pragmatic to discard a… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Paint to Sample: 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo!
In the collector car world, one-off paint jobs provided by the factory tend to drive higher values later on – even if the initial interest in a custom color is limited to the first owner that ordered it. BMW… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Looks Can Be Deceiving: 1961 Citroën DS19
The Citroën DS has polarizing looks—some of us find it beautiful, others of us find it strange or even repulsive—but I think we can all agree that we’ve seen prettier examples than this ’61 DS19. But! While it may… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Drop-Dead Cool: 1931 Ford Model A Hearse
My nieces and nephews have repeatedly told me that I’m too old to refer to something as “cool”. However, not only is this 1931 Model A cool, but I think that it is “drop-dead cool.” You will find it… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored in the Eighties: 1976 Lotus Elite
Wow – this 1976 Lotus Elite has one of the thickest coatings of dust I can remember seeing on a barn find in recent memory. It’s perfect! Undisturbed, to say the least, as many cars wearing this level of… more»
