Always a favorite of mine, is the “dirt cheap project cars” department here at Barn Finds. I regard it as one of the leading indicators of American abundance and excess, a well that will never run dry. The subject… more»
What Is It? Homemade Special Oddball!
This H.S.O. (Homemade Special Oddball) is certainly one of the more unusual cars I’ve written up for Barn Finds. I can’t argue with the quality of the work, but the styling might not appeal to everyone. Take a look… more»
Plain Brown Wrapper! Ford Fairmont Survivor
Plain brown wrapper–yes, that’s what this one is, but it’s a nice wrapper, nonetheless! This 1980 Ford Fairmont is located in Canton, Georgia and is listed for sale here on eBay, where the price is a firm $4,990. The… more»
Original Paint: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
This old Dodge may look kind of crusty, but it might not actually be that bad. The original 383 V8 is gone, but there’s another engine included in the sale. The car needs lots of work, but if the… more»
Some Assembly Required: 1967 Mustang Convertible
A Shelby GT350 would be best, but my dream factory-built Mustang has gotta be a ’67 convertible with a V8 and a 4-speed. This particular project fits the bill and even has power front disc brakes! Unfortunately, it was… more»
Ready To Rescue: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller of this Corvette purchased it from the original owner twelve years ago and it hasn’t moved out of their garage for the last seven. The engine is claimed to have ran good when parked, but the body… more»
1928 Chevrolet Hot Rod Project
Most hot rodders seem to prefer Ford Model A bodies, but here’s your chance to do something different. This project started life as a 1928 Chevrolet and it still needs to be finished, but that’s a good thing if… more»
38 Years Stored: 1967 BMW R50/2
Despite my love of BMW vehicles (vintage ones, that is), I’ve never ridden a classic BMW motorcycle. My uncle in Massachusetts has a sweet K series bike that I’ve been pining after for years, but I’m not quite ready… more»
4,825 Miles: 1985 AMC Alliance Convertible
Over the years, there have been no shortage of partnerships concocted between Chysler Corp. and foreign auto brands, usually in response to filling some gap in their product lineup. Like so many domestic manufacturers in the 1980s, AMC didn’t… more»
NoDak Beauty: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car
This 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car is, no, I can’t tell you where it is because I want it! What’s that, Jesse? Ok, I guess, if I have to.. This fantastic car is in Carrington, North Dakota and is… more»
Affordable Explorer: 1949 Desoto Custom Coupe
Although this is not the famed Spanish Explorer, this 1949 Desoto Custom is ready to take you exploring. Appearing clean and road ready, we are having a difficult time passing up this Desoto. Even more so with its $4,500… more»
Majestic Movie Star: 1937 Dodge Panel Truck
Having appeared in the 2001 movie “The Majestic” this 1937 Dodge Panel truck is not as shiny as it once was. Wearing movie based livery, this panel truck has a great look. With a little tlc this truck could… more»
$6,495 Sweet Elite! 1974 Lotus Elite
This rare beauty is a 1974 Lotus Elite and it’s in Huntington Beach, California. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $6,495! Whether you like these cars or not, you have to agree that’s a… more»
Long Name, Long Car!
If the seller is correct, this is a 1976 Buick Electra Limited Landau Custom Coupe–what a mouthful! That’s like the kid in school that got every family name added in the middle somewhere and hated to have their full name read out… more»
Inexpensive Classic: 1963 Studebaker Lark
For all of those six and seven digit classics out there (event the five digit ones on my budget), there are still some <$5,000 classics out there that those of us with lower disposable incomes can afford. We at… more»