12K Original Miles? 1983 Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 is a phenomenal GT car when found in sound condition, but it’s also one of the neediest vehicles there is when you take one on as a project. However, there’s occasionally a middle ground with cars… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Cadillac Seville

The 1985 Cadillac Seville marked the end of the “bustleback” years, perhaps the ultimate showroom expression of GM styling chief Bill Mitchell’s fascination with classical themes. Sure, it was polarizing, but the 1985 model still outsold its immediate 1986… more»

Time Capsule: 1975 Grand LeMans Safari Wagon

Seeing a 50-year-old car in this condition is pretty fun. It gives me hope that there are more vehicles like this 1975 Pontiac Grand LeMans Safari wagon hidden out there somewhere. I can’t imagine there’s a nicer example for… more»

BF Auction: 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor

The first thing Honda aficionados will notice is that this 1983 Honda VF750F Interceptor has been painted “Winward Blue” by the seller. They have owned it for the last two decades and say they were getting tired of the… more»

BF Auction: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel

PENDING! Known by many in Europe and elsewhere as the Volkswagen Caddy, although not until 1982, this model was known as the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America. Whatever it’s called, they’re rarely seen in the wild anymore, and… more»

5-Speed Driver: 1996 Ford F150 Eddie Bauer

The Eddie Bauer edition Ford trucks remain an interesting category of so-called “limited edition” vehicles that may be worth paying attention to. Although purely a cosmetic upgrade, they are getting harder to find after once seemingly being one of… more»

Three-Year Build: 1934 Chevrolet Coupe

Occasionally, cars will appear on our desks at Barn Finds that help each of us to realize how lucky we are, and why we should never take life for granted. A passionate enthusiast who had served his country faithfully… more»

Prodigious Project: 1947 Flxible “Clipper” Passenger Bus

Ever wondered why “Flxible” is missing an “e”? The spelling dates back to the early 1900s, when the company was founded around the invention of a flexible link that attached a sidecar to a motorcycle allowing both to lean… more»

Canary in a Coal Mine: 1941 Plymouth Coupe

Much digital ink has been spilled in the media to convince everyone that we are entering a recession.  Maybe.  Maybe not.  One of the ways car enthusiasts can tell if money is tight is by looking at the antique… more»

292/3-Speed: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

While some enthusiasts prefer originality when searching for a classic, others will compromise if the vehicle in question is in excellent condition. That appears to be the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its paint shade might not have… more»

Super Straight – No Rust! 1977 Ford Thunderbird

Last week, I penned a review of a 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7, and today I’m going to continue in that vein with a 1977 Ford Thunderbird – a very similar car. The year 1977 was a big one for… more»

Zero Rust: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

Although it doesn’t enjoy a reputation for dissolving like a soluble Aspirin, the Volkswagen Beetle could develop rust issues. However, this 1965 example has avoided such problems. It is a two-owner classic that has been garaged for most of… more»

Ready to Go: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Worldwide car sales flourished globally following World War II, with the United States leading the charge. Slaking the thirst of buyers was seemingly impossible, and it should have been an era when small manufacturers that could react to change… more»

50K Miles and $32,500! 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout

We’ve seen some nice Pintos here on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t know if we’ve ever seen one for sale for $32,500 or not, especially since it isn’t a particularly low-mile example. The seller has this… more»

318 Dodge-Powered 1974 Winnebago D-19 Brave

1974 was a big year in U.S. history. Who can forget President Nixon resigning? That was big. Sports news was also big, and very coincidental in the case of this 1974 Winnebago D-19 Brave. Hammerin’ Hank Aaron, playing for… more»

Rod, or Restore as Original? 1946 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

The sedan delivery was an oddball body style amounting to a two-door van mounted on a car chassis. Several manufacturers made versions of the sedan delivery, but sales were challenging for everyone. It seemed that commercial users simply preferred… more»

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