Not So Perfect Patina: 1957 Chevrolet 3100

This old Chevy may have the perfect patina, but unfortunately there’s no title. At least that’s what I get from the seller’s auction description. They mention a non-notarized bill of sale, but that doesn’t inspire much confidence. The brakes… more»

Soldier Owned: 1953 Mercedes 300 Adenauer

After being purchased new in Germany and shipped home to Colorado after his deployment, this solider-owned 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 here on craigslist began a long period of dormancy, entering the barn in 1964 and not unearthed until recently. It remains in… more»

Survivor Twins: 1978 Firebird and 1977 Camaro LT

It’s a red letter day on craigslist if you’re looking for a pair of automatic transmission-equipped, low-mileage and low-spec muscle cars. This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula here on craigslist in Detroit has a mere 5,500 miles on the clock with no price listed,… more»

26k Mile 1976 Ford F-150 Survivor

The seller claims that this truck was extremely well cared for by its first owner. They kept it in the garage and supposedly never drove it in the the rain or snow. That’s hard to believe, but you never… more»

Burnt Orange: 1970 Dodge Charger

This Charger started out life pretty well optioned with a 383 and an automatic, but someone decided that wasn’t quite good enough so they upgraded it with a 440 and a 4 speed! The 383 is a good motor,… more»

How Rare? 1973 Volkswagen Sedan Delivery

Featuring cars that are advertised for sale with only one photo, is not our favorite thing to do here at Barn Finds. But sometimes, the vehicle is so interesting, so rare, we can’t resist. Offered for sale here on… more»

440/4-Speed/TrackPak: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Options make the muscle car and this 1970 ‘Cuda has some good ones! It was originally black over black with a 375 horsewpower 440 V8 and a manual 4-speed transmission. Visuals included a sport hood, bucket seats, and chrome… more»

Impressive Survivor: 1993 Ford Bronco XLT

Among the vehicles I wish I began squirreling away years ago is the Ford Bronco. These slightly-nicer-than-a-pickup truck rigs always seem to fetch a fair price when posted for sale and in immaculate condition like this 1993 example here on… more»

Family Hauler: 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental

Another family classic, the ’57 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental. These 4 door Safaris were offered mid model year in 1957 and are extremely rare with only 1,894 being produced. This one has been restored, and looks to have been done… more»

Pace Bird: 1980 Pontiac Trans AM

Pace cars often catch our attention and desires. This 1980 Trans Am Turbo does exactly that. The 4.9 turbo V8 is an interesting engine, that isn’t common to see. Appearing in clean and original condition this Trans Am looks… more»

Grandma Driven: 25,704 Mile Chevy Celebrity

I often wonder what will happen to my cars when I meet my maker. It’s rare that an entire line of family members and friends share in your hobby to the level that you do, so I’m guessing my… more»

Low Mileage Claim: 1976 BMW 2002

Here’s an interesting find from up north: a 1976 BMW 2002 with only 769 kilometers! As you might suspect, the potential for a rolled-over odometer is high, but there are some details that could provide clues as to whether… more»

Still Unsold: 1937 Ford Sedan

There is little interest in most models of PreWar cars and prices have really dropped. For example, I wrote up this Ford in May and it still has not sold. It’s listed on eBay and the BIN has been reduced to $14,500. This is… more»

Cheap 1958 MGA Roadster Project

This MGA project looks like a bargain and the next owner could even follow along with us as we restore our coupe! It’s not going to be an easy job, but at this price you could probably come out… more»

Bugeye Bargain: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Project

The Bugeye is an elusive creature… At least to me it is. See, I’ve been hunting for an early Sprite for a while now and have come across a few seemingly affordable projects, but every one of them has… more»

Success Story: PlugBug Goes To Electrical Engineer!

From Chris D – Hi Jesse and Crew, my electric Beetle, PlugBug, has been sold! Money was wired to my account and the shipper showed up on Monday. So, thanks! That worked so much better than I had hoped…. more»

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