How often have you heard “don’t judge a book by its cover” or “looks can be deceiving”? Well despite this Chrysler’s appearance, this car is a smooth operator needing some brake work. Even the air conditioning system is still… more»
Prewar Style: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe
For most car manufacturers, including Ford and Chevy, 1948 was the last model year before new post war styling was introduced. This design was actually introduced in 1941, with only a few being produced in 1942. Full scale production… more»
LeLectric Car: 1980 Lectric Leopard
For those of you who don’t care for the regular LeCar powertrain, or those of you who lament anyone “ruining” a perfectly good car to turn it into a battery-powered car, this one is for you! This unusual ride… more»
6 + 2 = V8: 1976 AMC Hornet X Sportabout
A sporty wagon sounds like a bit of a misnomer (some would say, oxymoron), but this 1976 AMC Hornet X Sportabout is just that, given its “factory” V8. More on that in a bit. This gem is on craigslist with… more»
1968 Buick Sport Wagon In Sunshine!
It’s always nice when a beautiful car is photographed well! And I’m a sucker for the swoopy curves on this generation of Buicks–now add the Vista Cruiser-ish windows over the second row and this 1968 Skylark “Sport Wagon” is a… more»
Almost Like New: 1966 Chevrolet C-60 Fire Truck
This fire truck listed on eBay in Lufkin, Texas really does look nice, even up close, in and out. We are naturally very skeptical of low mileage claims but this truck really does seem to have only 1,434 miles. It served… more»
Only Calling Once! Warehouse Find in NJ
Why is it the ads with seemingly the most potential for an exciting find are written by people who seem almost reluctant to sell? Barn Finds reader Geoff flagged this very interesting craigslist find showing what appears to be a warehouse… more»
Carry On: 1966 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall
The first Chevrolet Suburban was introduced in 1936, and that first generation was called the “Carryall Suburban,” pretty much summing up the purpose of this truck model with its moniker. The Suburban name has always been predominant, but “Carryall”… more»
Great Price? 1971 Triumph TR6
Howard isn’t able to take advantage of this find right now, so we’ll share it with the rest of you! This relatively solid 1971 Triumph TR6 has been off the road for two years in Wilmington, North Carolina…. more»
Former Horse Hauler: 1966 Chevy C-10
Old work trucks can serve all sorts of entertaining purposes, from the perfect vintage race car hauler to camping rigs with all the luxuries of home. But this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 leaves the doors open (literally!) to all sorts… more»
Best Year to Buy: 1981 Chevy Citation X11
The Chevy Citation will never be confused with a car that set the world on fire or took home repeat trophies on a “10 Best” list. No, it was the epitome of poor quality control and questionable execution that… more»
Original Paint: 1972 Mercury Capri
I did a double-take when checking out this original paint Mercury Capri for sale in sunny Los Gatos, California. I recently discovered a small repair shop in my neck of the woods that had a similar green Capri parked… more»
French Survivor: 1954 Peugeot 203
Often many of the French automobiles we feature here on Barn Finds are unusual, or different, from many automobiles built through time. This 1954 Peugeot 203 is a simple, yet stately looking sedan, not all that different from some of… more»
Ready To Camp: 1969 Dodge A100 Sportsman Camper
With awesome classic looks, a suitable drivetrain, and plenty of space, this 1969 Dodge Sportsman camper still offers a lot after 48 years. Having spent its life with 3 owners, this Sportsman is a nice survivor. With a few… more»
Bertone Beauty: 1960 NSU Sport Prinz
This zoomy little thing is a 1960 NSU Sport Prinz and it’s on eBay with no takers on an opening bid of $1,900. This two-seater is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tropical Cat: 1976 Jaguar XJ12C
Now this is one we don’t see often, a Jaguar XJ V12 Coupe. The vast majority of the V12 XJs were sedans, just 1855 of them were coupes. There is no way to be sure what overall survival rate… more»