From XR7s to COEs: Dallas Car Collection

Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a terrific find on craigslist, where a seller (more like a dealer, it seems) has a variety of project cars ranging from complete to needy up for grabs. The diversity of the vehicles is… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1969 Dodge D200 Camper Special

When this Dodge D200 was new, it would have been one sweet machine with all of the options it left the factory with. It has the 318, A/C, power steering/brakes and the Camper Special option! Reader Glenn S purchased it… more»

Barn ‘Cuda: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

Here’s a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, shown in a zoomed-in photo when the seller took it to a car show in the Phoenix, Arizona area where they live. They have this red fastback on Craigslist with an asking price of… more»

Max’s Post-Apocalyptic Interceptor: 1974 Ford Falcon XB

Most, if not all us, know about the Mad Max films. As car enthusiasts, I would be willing to bet that 99% of us need this 1974 Falcon XB done up in true apocalyptic fashion. Although this car in… more»

Ferrari Engined: 1968 Fiat Dino Coupe

It’s a well known fact that the Fiat Dino coupe and convertible were produced so that Ferrari could produce enough V6 engines that the power plant could be homologated for racing. Thankfully, the engineers and designers didn’t settle for… more»

4-stroke Swede: 1971 Saab 95 V4 Wagon

You’ll have to pardon me, I am not overly well-read on vintage Saabs. When I saw this car submitted, I jumped on the opportunity to do a write-up on the car. Early Saabs like this one here on craigslist are not… more»

40K Miles? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino Survivor

Although this is a really nice vehicle, I’m struggling with the 40,000 mile claim. We’ll discuss why below. This is a neat-looking 1971 Chevrolet El Camino, and for once no one has tarted it up as an SS, or… more»

240Z Cousin: 1978 Datsun 810 Wagon

Brown was sure a popular color in the 1970s, why was that? This brown 1978 Datsun 810 Wagon is as brown as brown can be. I’m surprised that the wheels aren’t brown. It can be found on Craigslist with… more»

Surprising Sleeper: 1977 Dodge Aspen

Generally speaking, a “sleeper” is an ordinary car that has had an engine change, or was optioned with a performance engine, to give it a bit of extra speed, without calling attention to itself.

A family 4WD- 1979 Jeep Wagoneer

When I was 6 or 7 years old, I had a neighbor with one of these beasts parked in his driveway. It was blue/green with silver paneling. I remember playing around that car and occasionally, he would even start… more»

Go-For-Digger! 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Backhoe

If a person were, say, a huge fan of Jeeps and also a huge fan of highly unusual options at the same time, this could be one for you. This is a hen’s-teeth-rare 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Go-For-Digger, Jeep’s foray… more»

Success Story: 1941 Chrysler Royal

From Wayne – I purchased the 1941 Chrysler Royal posted on Barn Finds on December 13, 2016. I called the seller and after confirming that Scott hadn’t contacted him yet, I spoke extensively with him about the car. I… more»

Numbers Matching Tetanus Shot: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

How many times have you looked at a car and wished that you could have found it so much sooner? Looking at this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible makes me think exactly that. In rough shape, and an ambitious restoration,… more»

10,000 Miles! 1983 Ford Mustang GT

As we know all too well, Fox Body Mustangs are often abused by senseless owners due to their low cost of entry. That’s why when a high-priced examples rolls around, I’m not too upset that it keeps some buyers… more»

Interesting Options: 1987 Olds 442

For cars that were produced in healthy quantities, the devil is in the details when it comes time to determining what makes one better than another. Take this 1987 Oldsmobile 442 located in Pennsylvania: it’s a non-runner with obvious engine… more»

Strange Brew: VW Hot Rod or “Sand Rail”?

Ok, I know this is not strictly speaking a barn find. Nor is it even a garage find. But it is a fine example of American automotive home building, and I just can’t help admiring it. I hope Barn… more»

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