When Elvis passed over 40 years ago in 1977, this 1970 AMC AMX had just freshly been put into barn storage. That is exactly where it sat until the current owner, a friend of the seller, located and removed… more»
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Dec 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Stored 30 Years! 1971 Buick GS 455 Four-Speed
Buick’s sales brochure boasted that their 1971 Buick GS had “Power to please or pass. Performance to believe in,” and this GS did not disappoint. Its optional 455 cid V8 made 315 HP and a brutal 450 lb-ft of… more»
Dec 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 60 Comments
The Price Of Documentation: 1978 Cadillac Seville
In the collector world, we tend to put a lot of stock in documentation of a car’s originality and/or history, but how much monetary value does documentation add? The seller of this—admittedly very nice, very low mileage—1978 Cadillac Seville… more»
Dec 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Long Time Hot Rod: 1931 Ford Model A
Hot rodding is an American tradition that has been around since the 1930s and is still going strong today! Most of the hot rods we see on the road today are recent builds that either start out with a… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 47 Comments
Royally Red: 1960 Chrysler Imperial
Is this not a thing of beauty, at least in the pictures? Well, it is a thing alright, a big resale red thing. This was the age of “Space Age” styling. They say these Imperials were banned from demolition… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 7 Comments
The Lead Sled: 1951 Plymouth Custom
When I think of a lead sled, I usually think of a Ford or Mercury with a chopped top. But seeing a lowered Plymouth with a removable hard top isn’t exactly unwelcome! In fact, I like the front end… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
38K Miles From New: 1991 Acura Legend
We don’t often have reason to feature survivor-grade mid-90s cars, but this 1991 Acura Legend demands an exception be made. These were from the wonderful years at Acura when they sold over-engineered vehicles that were both fun to drive… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2 Cylinder Project: 1971 Honda N600
The guys here at Barn Finds featured a collection at some point in the last few years that included one of these terrific old Honda N600s. I seriously considered buying it, but couldn’t make the math work with transport costs…. more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Almost Rust Free: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
This Mercedes was found in a California garage, where it had been hidding for the better part of 30 years. The seller states that it is “almost rust free”, which is just a nice way of saying it has rust… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Elder Statesman: Barn Find Porsche 901 911
This is simply a phenomenal story that is difficult to tell in such a short space. I’ll try my best to summarize: the first production run of Porsche’s classic 911 are referred to as 901 cars, and Porsche lacked… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
Poor Man’s Rolls: 1951 Triumph Razoredge
Here’ s car you don’t often see, especially in the U.S. – a 1951 Triump “Razoredge” sedan, listed on craigslist for $2,500 in the San Francisco Bay area. These are interesting alternatives to Rolls Royce and Bentley models of… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 48 Comments
Only 4,500 Miles? 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
It’s possibly due to some mental deficiency, but after looking at this picture the Beetles song “Yellow Submarine” won’t stop playing in my head. It must be a sixties thing? This subm… I mean Caddy, just looks new, even… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Pre-War Survivor! 1939 Wanderer W 23 Cabriolet
For the first time since 1954, this handsome 1939 Wanderer W 23 finds itself for sale. It last ran three years ago, and retains many original parts. Listed here on eBay, the pre-war convertible’s $125,000 “Buy It Now” price… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
MPG Champ: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
If this car can even remotely be considered restrained, by 1960 the Lincoln Continental Mark V had been toned down a bit from the 1958 and 1959 models. This gorgeous example is listed on eBay with bids that make… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Roadrunnin’: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner Survivor
Survivor is not a term I like to use loosely, but I feel that this Road Runner fits the bill. There are multiple levels or survivors, so to speak. The two most common kinds are the cars that were… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Affordable Cruiser: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T Clone
It seems like the F-body Mopar has been the forgotten platform in the past, with most people using Volares and Aspens as parts cars for A-bodies and B-bodies. Volare/Aspen disc brakes are popular upgrades for older platforms. I’ve always… more»
