We feature Fire Trucks from time to time, but there is always the puzzling question of what they might be useful for. They are usually well maintained, have very low mileage and are often very inexpensive (to buy at least), but… more»
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Jan 1, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rusty Potential: 1955 Chevy Nomad
If this old Nomad listed on eBay was any other car, it might not be worth restoring but these have been desirable since the 1960s and are easily six figure cars when restored. There aren’t many of these Nomads left… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Nice One! 1969 E-Type With AC & A 4-Speed
I can hear the naysayers now: “It’s not a Series I”, “The body isn’t perfect”, “It’s white”, “It’s not a drop head!” My answer: I don’t care, it’s an E-Type that appears to need very little if anything to… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
39,000 Miles? 1971 Chevrolet Malibu
This 1971 Chevrolet Malibu is said to have only 39,000 original miles, and apart from the passenger door repaint obvious in this picture, is said to be wearing its original paint! It’s located in Joliet, Illinois and is listed for… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale Stories • 25 Comments
Barn Finds 2016 – Year In Review
Well guys, it’s that time again. It’s time to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in a New Year. We have lots of great things planned for 2017, but we thought we needed to give 2016 a proper fairwell… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
$4,700 LIN OLN! 1955 Lincoln Capri
This black beauty is a 1955 Lincoln Capri. It’s such a good-looking, solid car and you can find it on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,800. This one is only 50 miles from me, up in Maple Lake,… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
$3,700 Fancy Maverick: 1971 Mercury Comet
We’ve seen a few Pintos and Vegas here lately, but not nearly enough Comets! Here’s a fantastic-looking fancy Maverick, it’s a 1971 Mercury Comet. This solid beauty was sent in by Barn Finds reader Pat L and it’s on Craigslist with a… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mexican ZL1: 1969 Camaro
I’m not sure if the story the seller gives this Camaro is true or not, but I’m not sure it really matters if it is. What does matter is that this ’69 Camaro has a ZL1 engine sitting in… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ninety Years Young: 1924 Cadillac V63
The seller of this Cadillac listed on eBay describes it as a survivor but it appears to be an older restoration. Bidding is over $12,000 but reserve has not yet been reached. It is advertised elsewhere for $22,900. It… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Old School Speed: 1930 Ford Hot Rod
There really is something cool about finding an old hot rod that was actually built during the early days of hot rodding! This 1930 Model A is said to be a period hot rod with all of the popular… more»
Dec 31, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
120-Mile Concept: 1982 Plymouth Turismo S-660
Here’s where you sing the Sesame Street song, “One of These Things is Not Like the Others”. This 1982 Plymouth Turismo S-660 Concept is sort of, but not exactly, like a regular Turismo and it’s listed on Hemmings, to be… more»
Dec 30, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
$1,600: 1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel SR5
Here’s one for your ice racers, this is a 1980 Toyota Corolla Tercel SR5. Yes, for the first two years that these cars were sold in the US they went by both names, Corolla and Tercel. In 1982 they… more»
Dec 30, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Cheap Driver: 1941 Plymouth 4 Door Sedan
If you’re looking for an inexpensive old driver, this Plymouth listed on craigslist for $6,800 could be the one. It appears to be completely original except for perhaps the color. There’s no information provided on its mechanical state except that it runs.
Dec 30, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Mucho Macho: 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho
To say that this 1982 Jeep J-10 Honcho is in charge would be repetitive. Although, the Honcho for Jeep was basically just a trim package so it wasn’t any more or less capable than a regular Jeep J-10 from… more»
Dec 30, 2016 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Police Package: 1985 Ford LTD SSP
You’d better be on your best behavior for this one. This is a 1985 Ford LTD SSP (Special Service Package) and it’s on eBay. There is only 6 hours left so jump on it asap! The current bid price is… more»
Dec 30, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Tempting Me: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
Normally I’m a little scared about buying a car from a salvage auction house, especially sight unseen. This is no exception, but darn, this car is tempting! If you’ve read my posts for a while, you know my wife… more»
