V8 Powered 1954 Jaguar XK120

Seeing this Jaguar XK120 just about brings me to tears. These find British sports cars can look absolutely breathtaking, plus the big inline 6 that powered them was a marvel. Of course that’s when it was running properly. Apparently… more»

Big Drop Top: 1942 Cadillac 62 Convertible

I can only imagine how important you would feel riding around in this big convertible Cadillac! You’d have to feel like a VIP every time you put the top down to just go out for a cruise, well at… more»

Could Be A Wedge: 1964 Dodge Polara

I don’t really feel brand loyalty to any one make, rather I appreciate nearly every vehicle for what it is or was, but there are still specific cars that I would love to own. When it comes to Ford,… more»

One Family Van: 1964 Volkswagen Transporter

This van is claimed to have been with the same family since it was purchased new in 1964. It has supposedly only covered 58k miles in the time! The engine hasn’t been started for years though so it’s going to need some… more»

Barn Racer: 1964 Chevy Impala

According to the ad, this Chevy had a busy history for awhile. It was an automatic but converted to a 4 speed and raced and then converted back to an automatic. The engine is a 350, 375 horsepower, that’s… more»

Super Project: 1959 Cushman Super Eagle

This will be a super nice project: a 1959 Cushman Super Eagle. These aren’t super hard to restore and once you’re done it’ll look like this. These are small machines so you can store it in your basement while… more»

A Rare Delight: 1955 DeSoto Station Wagon

Thanks to reader Peter R for sending us word of this rare and unusual 1955 DeSoto station wagon. It’s located in the beautifully named town of Terrebonne, Oregon and is for sale on eBay, with a Buy-It-Now of what… more»

Inside Story: 1979 DATSUN 280ZX

One doesn’t normally start off with a picture of the interior of a car, but this ZX is so nice inside it looks like it might really have only 19,000 miles instead of a more likely 119,000 miles. It… more»

More Dents per Mile: 1972 Dodge Polara

I think it’s safe to say that this Mopar design appeals to fewer folks than most designs. This Dodge is an interesting example of a large two door car with few options and a big engine and, of course, tiny drum brakes…. more»

German Shed Find: 1973 Ford Capri

As finder Olaf E. quite correctly noted in his submission, this was known as the Mercury Capri in the US, but the Ford Capri in Europe where they were manufactured. There’s an interesting story that goes along with this… more»

Swedish Army Tank Engine: Rolls-Royce Meteor V12

Have you been lamenting the fact that you can’t seem to be able to track down an ex-Swedish Army tank engine for your next project? I know; me, too! Well, look no further, here it is. This Rolls-Royce Meteor… more»

Snake Charmer: 1968 Suzuki T500 Cobra

If you’re looking for a summer project bike this one should be on your list. This is a 1968 Suzuki T500 Cobra and it’s a worthy project if there ever was one. This one is an hour southwest of Ann… more»

California To New York: 1962 Ford Ranchero

Regular Barn Finds readers know I love me some Falcon-based Ranchero! My first automotive memories are from the inside of a 1963 Falcon wagon, and I love my pickup so much maybe it’s a dream woven from those two… more»

Jacked Up Austin Mini 1000 In The UK

Gee, I wish some sellers would include enough pictures that you can actually tell what condition a car is in! It looks like this Mini 1000 has seen better days, and although it’s advertised on a US site, it’s… more»

Big Tow: 1950 Buick Roadmaster Custom Wrecker

The seller wonders whether Harley Earl designed this custom Buick. I doubt it, but I also doubt if you’ll find another vehicle like this 1950 Buick Roadmaster Custom Wrecker. This thing has about the most perfect patina (there, I’ve said it!) that… more»

Safety First: 1967 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Deluxe

Are you in the market for an almost-perfect, original 1977 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Deluxe Pickup? I thought so; well look no further, here it is. This thing is drop-dead beautiful, and blue, and look at those white rims and those… more»

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