Can you imagine what it must have been like to go for years with no new cars? Then, after the war, new cars were still the old pre-war designs for a couple of years. Then, in 1948 all new designs… more»
Big Block Powered 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Having accumulated about 10,000 miles since a millennium-era restoration, this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 awaits the top bid of its new owner. Eight suitors have thrown their hat in the ring on this full-size Ford here on eBay. The… more»
Waiting 35 Years: 1956 Mercury Monterey
This Mercury is said to be a real one family-owned car that’s been stored since 1981. We see so many cars like this with nice 20 or 30-foot paint but we have to wonder how much Bondo and rust might… more»
Sport Package Survivor: 1982 BMW 320i
The E21 platform series is typically ignored for its unfortunate arrival between the iconic 2002 and legendary E30 of the late 80s. However, ignoring it doesn’t achieve anything, as these cars effectively continued the 2002 formula with some additional… more»
3 Cylinder Air-Cooled Diesel: 1950 Ford Hot Rod Truck
You could buy a dozen or more self-proclaimed “Rat Rods” on eBay any day of the week, but this one takes it up to that next level and firmly presses the “What-the-What!?” button. For example, is that a cross-cut… more»
Angeleno Wagon: 1971 Volvo 145S
As I’ve pointed out before, major cities tend to be short on literal barns, but long on tucked-away spots to store old cars. Los Angeles has the added benefit of generally excellent weather, so while many of its automotive… more»
Barn Finds And Survivors At Lucky’s Fall Classic!
Our friends over at Lucky Auctions have been busy getting ready for their annual Fall Classic auction and it looks like they are going to have an amazing selection of barn finds and survivors up for grabs! They are… more»
Classic Potential: 1990 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
Although these cars have been ignored for decades, GM’s H-body platform vehicles seem like solid candidates for mild price maturation in the coming years. Vehicles like this 1990 Pontiac Bonneville SSE and its top-trim stablemates from the LeSabre and… more»
Hand Built: Mercedes Landaulet Replica
Among replicas, the classic Mercedes-Benz 500K has constantly been paid homage to in some fashion. Whether the whole car was rebuilt or simply the iconic nose section, imitation has always been part of its heritage. This custom limousine features… more»
Ultra, Van: 350-Powered 1970 UltraVan
Is the car hobby driving you into the poorhouse? Here’s a project car you can live in! One of the last examples built of the pioneering compact UltraVan motorhome, this 1970 model trades the usual Corvair powerplant for something… more»
Your Lying Eyes: 1956 Corvette
Before I am the guest of honor at a Barn Finds tar and feathering extravaganza, I am aware that this in no way looks like a 1956 Corvette. I am also not drinking, but I am willing to start… more»
Unrestored And Waiting! 1954 Corvette
We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Corvettes here at Barn Finds, but typically they are either completely ratted out, customized beyond belief or already restored and commanding big bucks. This one is none of those–it’s just waiting for you… more»
Country Club Staple: 1974 Mercedes 450 SL
Many years ago, right after dinosaurs gave up their reign on Earth, the Mercedes name was synonymous with quality. That may sound like a catch phrase or advertising line today, but it was true for a long time. People… more»
1972 Spitfire: Daily Driver? Yes!
I spent the majority of my adult life driving Triumphs as daily drivers–most of them being Spitfires–but I can tell you that it’s a rare Spitfire than can both look this good and be suitable for daily driving! This… more»
Ausgezeichnet in Avocado: 1978 BMW 728
I studied German for a solid seven years in school, but the only use I’ve ever found for my efforts is trawling eBay Germany for Euro-market vintage cars and fantasizing about traveling around Europe in style and bringing home… more»
1 Of 44: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk R2
Long before the ’90s, when bolting a belt-driven supercharger to your 5.0 Mustang catapulted you to the status of neighborhood Car God, American auto makers experimented with superchargers, including the one in this 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk R2. Thanks… more»




















