Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick

The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»

Unencumbered by Technology: 1958 Morgan+4

Some folks just don’t like change.  As we float along, lost in a sea of cars that now all look alike, our intrepid auto finder and all-time great reader T.J. has found for us a vehicle that spent many… more»

Must Sell Two: Trio of C1 and C2 Chevrolet Corvettes

From its introduction in 1953, the Chevy Corvette slowly grew to become an American icon. Eight generations, 70 years, and 1.6 million cars later, the ‘Vette is still part of our culture, though it has changed radically over time…. more»

Pink Slip Included! 1965 Triumph TR4

I’ll admit that I’m not a British sports car aficionado but regardless, I admire them for their simplicity and their no-frills approach to the open-top, two-seater road experience. Yes, I am aware that there can be reliability and rust… more»

Rally Sport Option: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Chevy Camaro was an all-new car in 1970, but it would take a few years for it to become as popular as the first-generation models (1967-69). The auto was little changed in 1971 except for the use of… more»

One Senior Owner: 2000 Honda Civic Si

Made for over five decades, it’s hard to deny the success of the Honda Civic. The first few years were tenuous with well-publicized issues for cars in snowy areas where rust wreaked more havoc than usual, but they have… more»

40-Year Garage Find: 1967 MG MGB GT

The popular MGB debuted in 1962 as a successor to the MGA and its variants saw production of more than a half million units through 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster, but the enclosed GT joined the ranks… more»

Aerodynamic Dream: 1951 Nash Statesman Custom

What an unusual bathtub design, streamlined all over and with all four wheels heavily skirted. Making turns must be interesting, and changing tires, too. This is a pretty honest offering, powered (instead of its original six) with a 350-cubic-inch… more»

Can It Be Saved? 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby

We’ve seen some head-scratchers in the Can It Be Saved series here on Barn Finds, and this 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z is one of the head-scratchin’est ones so far. A small front-drive car that needs a total restoration… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Mercury Marauder 390

Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially for an enthusiast seeking something that will stand out from the crowd. This 1970 Mercury Marauder ticks those boxes, and although it has sat for twelve years, it runs and… more»

Worth Saving? 1967 Pontiac GTO

When a car gets to a level of decay where it’s coming apart underneath in the driveway, that’s quite a deterrent for someone with my limited skills to consider taking that vehicle on as a project, even if it’s… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Porsche 912

One of the more challenging vehicles to sell has to be one that’s been in your family for eons. This 1966 Porsche 912 was purchased new by the seller’s father in California and has been with the family ever… more»

“Original” 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Though we all know the Karmann Ghia as a Volkswagen, Karmann was responsible for both the idea of a sporty VW and its design, with VW a reluctant participant. VW had trouble finding an owner/operator after WWII – the… more»

Original Tires Included: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera

The De Tomaso Pantera is a car that needs no introduction, as it’s one of the more sough-after (and still attainable) sports exotics from the 1970s. That “attainable” aspect is interesting, as I suspect the Pantera is heading for… more»

’60s Hot Rod? 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Regular readers will know my preference for unmolested classics, whether as genuine survivors or meticulous restorations. However, there is something undeniably attractive about locating a car that has led a colorful past. That is the opportunity awaiting the new… more»

Restoration or Restomod: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

The classic market can be cyclical, and you only need to scroll through the pages of Barn Finds to gain clear insight. We will go for an extended period without seeing a single example of a particular vehicle, and… more»

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