It’s amazing how a car can look fairly rough on the surface but more solid underneath, or vice versa with a shiny topside and corrosion in the floors. This 1971 Corvette convertible here on eBay and located in Miami is an… more»
1967 Iso Grifo GL Barn Find!
How do you compete with already established brands like Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini when your the new kid on the block? Well, you get Bertone to design you a breathtaking body, cram an American V8 into it, have Giotto… more»
Better Than A Tri-Five? 1957 Pontiac Chieftain
Now this is a car I’d love to have! I know folks love the tri-five Chevrolets, but I have found the other offerings from “the General” during those years more attractive, and this great looking Pontiac Chieftain is no… more»
Car Port Survivor: 1976 Plymouth Gran Fury
Where’s the “d”? It’s as if Plymouth thought they could move the car upscale and save a little emblem money at the same time? Anyway, I think this is a grand find! This low mileage car looks to be… more»
One Off! Ford-Based Roadster Find
Recently, I’ve become aware of a surge in interest in American “Sport Customs”, a term used by Geoff Hacker at this website to describe postwar one-offs that eventually led to some of the more popular sports cars in the… more»
E-Bird Survivor: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Whenever I see a Thunderbird, I think of nice leisurely drives in the country side, but there were actually a small number of T-Birds built with a bit more performance than a leisurely drive would ever need. This car… more»
BF Exclusive: 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Survivor
Barn Finds reader Jerry K was hunting around on craigslist for a daily driver when he spotted this Oldsmobile. It looked nice so he decided to go take a look. He was blown away to find a 36k mile… more»
Red, Red, Red: 1967 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
I think I’d be red, too, from sunburn (okay, yes, I’d wear sunscreen) too if I had the opportunity to drive a convertible like this regularly! Although I’m pretty darn sure it has at least 100,000 more miles than… more»
Restored And Forgotten: 1929 Chevrolet
This old Chevy is listed on craigslist in Warminster, Pennsylvania for $8,500. It appears to be very original and complete. Most likely, it’s an older restoration. Sadly, the value of this Chevy, like other old cars, has dropped dramatically since it… more»
Worth Saving? 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
For years, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer has confused me. Is it valuable? Is it not? I’ve seen them go for big dollars in restored condition and for relative peanuts as a project. The middle ground on these does not… more»
1978 Trans Am Survivor With Adams Upgrades
It’s obvious that the original owner of this 1978 Trans Am was looking to go places quickly! As the seller says, “From the paper work that I have, the original owner went through the Herb Adams catalog in 1979,… more»
Nevada Desert Car: 1983 Dodge Mirada
Here’s a perfect recipe for a rust free car: never drive it and have it live exclusively in places like Nevada and Florida. This 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX here on eBay has only 29,746 miles and remains in phenomenal condition, thanks… more»
Affordable Family Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom
Here’s another “shoebox” Ford for you. This one has had any mechanical gremlins exorcised and is ready for some summer cruising! It’s located in Snohomish, Washington and is offered for sale here on eBay, where the buy it now is… more»
Baby Barn Find: 1987 Toyota MR2
It’s happening all around us: cars from later generations are slipping into barn find status! Personally, I find this exciting, especially as panic sets in that there will someday be no barn finds left to discover. This 1987 Toyota… more»
Bargain 1952 International Pickup
This old pickup is listed here on craigslist in Brentwood, California for a modest $1,800. It has a title and runs and drives. The owner found it in a barn. He’s done all the mechanical work necessary to make… more»