The “shop truck” theme has been very popular for quite a while. In some people’s minds, it has been overdone. I think they are still cool when they are done well, but as with most anything that is popular,… more»
Too Far Gone? 1971 Chevelle SS Convertible
Apparently the restoration on this 1971 Chevelle SS began in 1994. Unfortunately, the owner passed away and the project has been stalled since. The current seller says the car was in the same family since new when it was… more»
Four Door Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
What’s special about a 1974 Chevrolet Nova four-door sedan? Nothing really except that Chevrolet sold about 391,000 Novas in a recession year and that had to be comfort of some degree. The Nova SS coupe was still available in… more»
Minitrail 50 Duo! Pair of Honda Z50K1s
You may not have noticed this, but prices for old-school dirt bikes and mini-bikes have been surging as of late. We’ve seen it on this very page, wherein our content now includes vintage three wheelers, ATVs, and the like,… more»
Junkyard Rescue: 1965 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850
As we all know too well on these pages, I love rescuing rare or obsolete vehicles from the junkyard. In many cases, that’s the only place you’re going to find a project-grade version of a special car that was… more»
Original Explorer Package: 1978 Ford F-250
I didn’t even have to look at the location to know this survivor-grade 1978 Ford F-250 with the Explorer package resided in Washington State. This is the kind of truck I saw in large quantities when vacationing in Washington… more»
390 Fastback! 1967 Mustang GTA
A faded Sauterne Gold paint job cleverly conceals all manner of vegetable matter including lichen, moss, and the discarded lettuce from a BLT, all of which might be found on this 1967 Ford Mustang GTA. On the strength of… more»
Dealer Trade: 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S
One of the more curious events in the world of vintage cars is when a desirable enthusiast vehicle appears on a late-model used car lot. This pretty 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S is not only a well-preserved example of… more»
V6 And A 4-Speed: 1976 Ford Pinto
This 1976 Ford Pinto looks a lot like one we featured in 2016, with some key differences that are hard to ignore. This Pinto features a distinctive plaid interior and Cologne V6 with a four-speed, just like the one… more»
Surplus Equipment Sale: 1956 Dodge Power Wagon
If there’s a world I wish I had more visibility into, it’s the surplus auction business that state agencies across the country seem to offer. The range of vehicles that still see regular use as part of a local… more»
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»





















