The range of Japanese oddballs that did duty as commercial and/or light utility vehicles never ceases to amaze me, as you wouldn’t think a vehicle with just three wheels was able to perform cargo ferrying duties. Well, this 1960… more»
Lightweight Challenge: 1959 Californian Special
Recently we have seen the emergence of a number of one-off cars that have sprung from the fertile minds and workshops of enthusiasts from days gone by. This particular car is called a “Californian” by its owner as that… more»
Build It Your Way: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Over the past few weeks, we have featured a number of 442s here on Barn Finds. The condition of these cars has ranged from pristine examples to some that would probably be more at home in a doghouse rather… more»
Ripper Clipper: 1954 Packard Super Clipper
Since I commenced writing for Barn Finds I’ve had the opportunity to write about a few Packards, and I have really developed a soft spot for them. To me they really seem to be a stylish and quite elegant… more»
Showroom Fresh: 1977 Buick Le Sabre
So often you will see a car advertised as a time capsule and when you look at it your immediate response is, “Really?” I’ve taken a long, hard look at this 41 year old Buick and I think that… more»
Worth Every Cent: 1957 Chevrolet 210
I know that as some models get older and certain parts become harder to obtain, that some cars must be sacrificed to allow others to survive. It doesn’t mean that I actually have to like the idea. This 1957… more»
Thumb’s Up: 1976 Buick Skylark
It’s hard to believe that the iPhone, or the smart phone in general, has really only been around for just over a decade. Most of us have come to rely on them every waking second of every day. Kids… more»
Reader Ad: 1956 Oldsmobile 88
While cleaning out his Father-in-law’s garage, Gaylon S discovered this Oldsmobile parked in the barn. After getting it out of the barn and cleaned up, they discovered it was in amazing condition. It’s running and driving but needs a… more»
A Project With Teeth: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When you reflect back upon the cars that Plymouth produced during the 1960s the first generation Barracuda is a shape that has become both readily identifiable and iconic. This 1966 Barracuda Formula S is for sale here on eBay…. more»
Success Story: Georgia Collection ’74 VW Bus
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. Old VW Buses continue to be popular, and… more»
Be All You Can Be: 1989 AM General HMMWV M998
Beginning in 1984 the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV “Humvee”) successfully replaced the M-151 Army Jeep and other light tactical vehicles as a one-size-fits-all military conveyance. Increased off-road capability, a larger payload, and better able to protect soldiers,… more»
True Blue: 1964 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door
Long before they were a staple on the low-rider scene, the six-four Impala was already an iconic car. It was a one year only grill design, although the ’63 closely resembles it. This particular 1964 Chevrolet Impala can be found… more»
Potential Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
There has been a slew of early Corvettes coming out of the woodwork lately, all in project quality condition. I will say this ’57 project is enticing due to it potentially being a factory Fuelie, but also from the… more»
Rock History: Aerosmith Tour Van Discovered
Making the rounds on the internet is the discovery of a former tour van believed to have belonged to the founding members of Aerosmith, which traced its beginnings to the Boston area in the 1970s. The International Harvester Metro Van… more»