Clean Runner: 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup

The death of the small, cheap, affordable pickup truck: much has been written and opined about this topic, and for good reason. We’ve seen the small truck market absolutely decimated over the last 20 years, and while some lighter-duty… more»

Ex-Camel Trophy: 1992 Land Rover Defender 110

The Land Rover Camel Trophy series is one of the more epic company-sponsored adventures you can think of, certainly nothing like your last corporate picnic. Testing man and machine in some of the harshest environments possible, Land Rover was… more»

1961 Imperial Crown Four-Door Hardtop Project

By 1955, Chrysler made the Imperial its own division, setting it up to compete with Cadillac and Lincoln and stripping the “Chrysler” badge from its flanks. But whereas Cadillac and Lincoln had their own dealerships, the Imperial was sold… more»

Nicest One Left? 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue

To this day, I can still remember thinking the Oldsmobile Intrigue would have been a phenomenal first car as a 16-year old. It’s also a car that I associate with the best days of Oldsmobile, a time when it… more»

Can You Revive It? 1973 Citroen SM

In Houston, Texas on eBay with little time left is this 1973 Citroën SM, with a three-liter carbureted engine and automatic transmission. While the car is in fairly good order (especially the body) it’s a bit of a distress… more»

One Owner: 1975 International Harvester Scout II XLC

The International Harvester Scout was a popular vehicle in the 1970s. As the year progressed, the Scout improved and went from a spartan vehicle introduced in the early 1960’s to a more modern SUV with many convenience options. This… more»

31k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

Mileage claims, especially those that are extremely low, invariably ignite debate among Barn Finds readers. This trend is heightened if a seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence, and it will be fascinating to see whether that is the case with… more»

$100k Restoration: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

Here is a marketing tip. If you are selling an expensive car, take pictures outside or hire a professional photographer. This 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale here on Craigslist. It has been online for 5 days with… more»

Patriotic Bird: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is said to be a one owner car being sold by a dealer in Temecula, California. The car has traveled an estimated 122,000 miles and is said to be a true survivor. However, there… more»

Original 396: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

Sometimes, it only takes a single attribute to separate a good project candidate from a great one. Take this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice as a prime example. It looks tired, requiring a complete restoration to recapture its former glory. The… more»

GTO-No: 1974 Pontiac Ventura

Want a small but powerful muscle car with 1970s flair and a wild green paint color to match? This 1974 Pontiac Ventura might be the car for you. But read the ad here on ebay very carefully, because while… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1968 Dodge Charger

When the Dodge Charger was first introduced as a 1966 model, it offered a sporty fastback design outside, an unusual interior featuring four bucket seats, plus a console that ran almost the entire length of the inside area.  As… more»

31k-Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird with No Reserve

In hindsight, it’s easy to poke fun at Ford for (in some people’s opinion) losing its way with the Thunderbird in the 1970s, but it’s hard to argue with the results. When Ford upsized the T-Bird in 1972, sales… more»

Just Needs Paint: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

After years of purchasing projects that needed both cosmetic and mechanical restoration, I’ve learned that you should definitely try to find endeavours that only involve one or the other. This 1985 Ford Mustang SVO is a bone dry and… more»

Parked for 10 Years: 1974 BMW 3.0CS

Can you imagine driving home your dream project car only to park it and never turn a wrench on it for a decade or more? That seems to be the case with this 1974 BMW 3.0CS, one of the… more»

Stripped Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet BelAir Sedan

Talk about originality—this 1961 Chevrolet BelAir four-door sedan is in fabulous 1961 condition! The amazing thing is that it’s not an Impala, just an ordinary, low-content BelAir four-door sedan, and it has survived the test of time – unaltered,… more»

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