From Angry Jonny – I found this beauty on the Facebook page of a local auto recycler. A quick phone inquiry got a quote of $3,000. It was unclear if the original engine or the 390 that came with the… more»
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Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Trigger Potential: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
For many of us that grew up watching the Smokey chase the Bandit, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Burt Reynolds last week. I’m certain for many that it will cause a renewed appreciation for the… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • Exclusives • 23 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1968 Cadillac Calais
Talk about a big barn find! The Calais might have been an entry-level Cadillac, but that doesn’t mean it was a small car. Reader Al U pulled this beast of a 4-door from the shed it had been parked… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Royal Flush: Twenty Four 1980’s Chrysler Imperials
Have you ever wanted your very own car collection to brag about? To be able to regale folks at cocktail parties about your dozens of fine automobiles? Well, here’s your chance to swirl your Manhattan around in its glass,… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • Exclusives • 22 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1971 Mercury Capri
Update – Emilio sent us additional photos of his Capri, which you can find in the gallery below! While it is going to need some work, but reader Emilio S’s Mercury Capri seems like a great find! These captive… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fastest 4-Door Saloon: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
Like so many cars that have emerged from manufacturers over the years, the Mercedes Benz 300 SEL commenced life as a private project. Company engineer Erich Waxenberger decided to attempt to fit the 6.3 liter engine from the 600… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
39 Years In The Barn: 1955 Ford F-250
It’s amazing how many times you can drive by a barn find and have no idea that it’s even there. Like the old saying goes, “If it were a snake it would have bitten you.” Thankfully, this one didn’t… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
French Vacation: 1958 Citroen 2CV
Recently I wrote an article on a Citroen 2CV, and now another one has appeared on our desks here at Barn Finds. The seller has listed this car as an AX model, but I believe that this is a… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Italian Super-Sedan! One of 192 – 1970 Iso Fidia
This 1970 Iso Fidia offered elite buyers an impressive limousine-class sedan with luxury, style, and power, the epitome of limited-production rolling automotive sculpture. A good-old American V8 provided reliable thrust with a glorious tuned-exhaust soundtrack. When the Fidia first… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Self-Leveling Survivor: 1987 Citroen CX GTi Turbo 2
It’s impossible to mistake a Citroen for any other car and as the seller of this ’87 CX states, “If you’re here [viewing this ad], you probably know what this car is…” Posted for sale here on Craigslist in… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Rolling Restorer: 1979 Hurst Olds
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is. Black and gold. A black and gold 1979 Hurst Olds that is located in Salem, Oregon for $3,700. This example has 77,000 miles on it. This car will give you something… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Jimmy’s Got A Wild Side: 1993 GMC Typhoon
As the market popularity of sport utility vehicles was growing, the idea of sports trucks where hitting drawing boards across the Big Three in the 1990’s. General Motors’ GMC division with its popular S-15 based Jimmy was dressing it… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 33 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1979 Ford Fiesta Project
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Iowa Storage Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Fresh from 20 years in storage, this 1963 Corvair Monza located in Osceola, Iowa is listed here on eBay with a starting bid of just $700 (no bids as of yet) and a low BIN of $950.
Sep 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Take Flight: Five AMC Eagles for $3500
Did you know that a group of eagles is called a convocation? Neither did I; hey, we learned something today! Here’s a convocation of Eagles of the vehicular variety—the four-wheel drive AMC variety, to be precise—the four wagons seen above… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Classifieds • 20 Comments
Reader Ad: 1939 Willys Ute
Our good friends over in Australia might be able to find a Willys Ute, but over here in the States, you just don’t find any late ’30s examples quite like this one. That’s probably due to the fact that… more»
