To B Or Not To B: 1975 MGB

This B has been sitting since 1985 waiting for the bits to make it fun again. I’m thinking somewhere there are folks with rusty MGB projects gathering dust that might find this shell a fresh start. Or perhaps all… more»

Milwaukee Italian: 1969 Harley-Davidson Rapido

Italy, meet Milwaukee; now play nice, you two! This is a 1969 Harley-Davidson ML-125 Rapido and it can be found just west of Norcross, Georgia. This all-original Italian-made Harley is… wait, what was that? Yes, these bikes were commissioned by Harley-Davidson to… more»

Simply Delightful: 1950 DeSoto Coupe

In 1950, there was no indication that DeSoto would ever disappear as a Mopar nameplate. In fact, DeSoto sold 133,605 cars that year, just about double what this brand sold in 1946, so it was a popular car at… more»

Faded Glory:1978 Datsun 620 Mini Motorhome

Are you a classic camper fan? This all-original 1978 Datsun 620 Mini Motorhome can be found in nice, dry, Needles, California. This would be one fun project to update this cool camper! I remember when these were new, as probably… more»

Turquoise Gem: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon Survivor

This wagon is truly stunning! When I first looked the ad over, I was quite skeptical of the original paint, wood grain and interior claims, but when you look closely enough and see the largely minute signs of wear,… more»

Engineering Triumph: 1963 Triumph 3-Wheeler

Thanks to Barn Finds fan and frequent tip-contributor, Jim S, for tracking down this 1963 Triumph Bonneville custom three-wheeler! This isn’t a kit nor is it a quickly-thrown-together project. The owner and fabricator of this three-wheeler had an idea… more»

Magenta Beauty: 1971 AMC Javelin SST

The second-generation AMC Javelin styling is one of my favorite 70’s cars, with the pronounced fender curves making it very distinctive compared to its competition. This one is somewhat of a survivor, although the paint is not original (I… more»

Second Story: 1941 Studebaker President

This Studebaker was found in the second story of a barn where it had set for over 45 years. I wonder what other cars are hiding in that barn. After 10 years of asking, the current owner was finally able… more»

Dry Docked Duck: DUKW Amphibious Vehicle

While the image of this six-wheeled amphibious DUKW peering out of the Oregon undergrowth is partly terrifying, it’s also not that unsettling given these former military vehicles now do parade laps in cities like Boston as a tourist attraction…. more»

USGP Edition: 1980 Toyota Celica Survivor

Although special editions can sometimes be yawn-inducing or eyeroll-causing, they can also add some extra flavor to an already rare or desirable car. Take, for instance, this 1980 Toyota Celica U.S. Grand Prix Edition. Not many were made when… more»

Last Titled in ’72: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

This 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T is quite rough but aside from a paint color change, it could be a largely original specimen that is ripe for restoration. Despite its condition, Mopar fanatics will likely gravitate to the generous factory… more»

Original And Complete: 1929 Model A Pickup

The owner of this old truck has had a lot of work done to make it driveable, including new tires, rebuilt brakes, steering, fuel, electrical and cooling systems. This was all done by a reputable shop specializing in cars like… more»

Barn Finds On The Road: Minneapolis

Since it’s the political season, I guess I can technically say that I was on the road, but since I live here it wasn’t a real road trip like the last Barn Finds On The Road report. I just… more»

A Bird Of My Youth: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am just screams the late 1970’s to me, which happens to be when I took driver’s education classroom training while I was looking forward to the day I got my license for the first time…. more»

Ran When Parked: 1969 Dodge D200

You have to love the sellers who know exactly when they parked a vehicle before walking away for decades at a time. This 1969 Dodge D200 has sat drinking in some fine Nevada mountain vistas for the last 15… more»

Unbelievable Original!: 1955 Ford Customline Sedan

This is an original, 63,000 mile car that has been in storage for the last sixteen years. What an incredibly nice survivor! This is a 1955 Ford Customline four-door sedan and it’s in almost perfect condition for never having… more»

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