Though I’m an American car guy, there are certain foreign cars that catch my fancy. One of those cars is the Porsche 356; I remember reading an article on a black 356 Speedster in Car and Driver titled “Ode… more»
Built The Old Fashioned Way: 1927 GMC K41A Truck
Attention! This is a test. This is a test of the Barn Finds Emergency Vehicle Identification Team. This is a test to see if the readers of Barn Finds can verify that this vehicle is actually a 1927 model… more»
Solid Gold Bandit: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
I’ll admit it: if there is one car that I am completely obsessed with, it is a second-generation Pontiac Trans Am. When I was in kindergarten, my mom used to drop me off in the afternoon in a 1975… more»
Dauntless V6: 1967 Jeepster Commando 4X4
To be honest, I’m not much of a Jeep guy, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Jeepsters, especially the rare Hurst version. This particular Jeepster is a 1967 model, and though it is a bit rough, I… more»
Understatedly Luxurious: 1969 Buick Electra 225
I really want to like this Buick. My grandparents had one of these when I was a little boy. Their car suffered the indignity of having its gas tank filled with water from the garden hose. It seems a… more»
Nicest One Left? 1981 Isuzu I-Mark
This unusual car doesn’t seem to have any real striking, unusual, unique features, other than the sloping rear deck. Isuzu actually has made some beautiful cars, despite what most of us have seen in the form of huge-bumper-ridden four-door… more»
90 Year Old Chrysler For $4,000
90 years of age can reflect in many ways. Although suffering a few rough spots this 1927 Chrysler sedan is a sharp and affordable antique that is mostly complete. Clearly stored for a long time, it would seem that… more»
1962 Corvette Fuelie Gasser Barn Find?
I don’t know what to make of this car. From first appearances this looks like a cool gasser Corvette, however, the ad states “fuelie big brake package vette barn find” and “rare car only built 246 in 62.” For… more»
Less Than 100 Remaining: 1974 Plymouth Satellite Sundance
This was one of the cars I wrote about when I answered Barn Finds’ help wanted ad. I was going to submit it a few weeks before, but the listing was removed. Now, the car has been relisted for… more»
Luxury + Utility = 1979 Mercury Marquis Pickup?
Marquismino? Ranchquis-o? I’m not sure what to call this 1979 Mercury Marquis-based Sawzall special…other than unique! If you liked the concept of the Subaru Baja but prefer your wagon-cum-pickups in full-figured American, neo-rectangle baroque form, this might be the vehicle… more»
One Owner GTA: 1987 Renault Alliance
The Renault Alliance was a homely economy car that experienced short-lived success in the U.S. Unfortunately for the brand and enthusiasts alike, the hotted-up GTA didn’t become a staple of the sport compact scene, only appearing for short time… more»
Unrestored Narrow Body: 1984 Dodge Conquest
Among the legions of cars from the 1980s that are likely appealing to children of that same era, the Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion twins are obvious candidates for experiencing a surge in values. Rare in stock condition and… more»
Special Order: 1984 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
This 1984 Ford Mustang LX features a host of options that make it a desirable specimen, not to mention being in stock, clean condition. It has under 100,000 original miles and retains all of its original equipment, from the… more»
Odd Hurst Out: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
There are very few cars I love more than big, beautiful Mopars, and I especially love special edition Mopars such as this 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst. I have always considered myself somewhat well-read on 1970s Chrysler products, but it… more»
It Ain’t No Kia! 1970 AMC Hornet
I know that I’ve passed the point of no return in my car nerd’ism when I’m this excited about a 1970 AMC Hornet sedan! WOW, this car is amazing! Seriously, drop whatever it is that you’re doing, (unless you’re… more»
Rose-Colored Bandit: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am is fairly ubiquitous in black with gold trim. However, this example wears a shade of deep burgundy not often seen, and it looks surprisingly good with the gold Turbo-fan style wheels. Condition is said to… more»




















