What a forlorn looking Ford this wagon is! It almost looks angry, and to be fair, I would be too. It seems this Country Squire’s owner bought it to restore, but abandoned the project when a nicer car of… more»
Shiny Patina: 1968 Ford Mustang
I am sure most of you reading this are no strangers to the show Fast and Loud. While I often disagreed with some of the things they were doing to those cars (the Model A Ford in particular), the… more»
Solano Black Pearl Halo: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
When I was a little kid, my dad told me that in the 1990s he almost bought a brand new Mitsubishi 3000GT, but for one reason or another never bought one. My friend from college drove a 3000GT in… more»
Mystery Year: White Motors Boom Truck
Do you know what year this truck may be? I’m guessing late ’40’s? The seller doesn’t indicate much in the ad (including the year), but it looks like a fun and unique project. This White Motor Company boom truck… more»
A Good Hearted Shoebox: 1951 Ford
A lot of the cars we feature on Barn Finds need work. Many of them need a lot of work, but we try to find homes for these cars because they are rare or special in some way. Perhaps… more»
7-Up Special: 1990 Mustang Convertible
Sometimes things just don’t work out at first, but you can turn lemons into citrus flavored drinks if you try hard. In 1990, Ford worked with the soft drink company that was bottling 7 Up on a promotional deal… more»
Its (Kinda) the Bandit: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
There are three special places and times that all true Southern boys dream about. The first is Pickett’s Charge on the last day of the Gettysburg battle. Second would be delivering moonshine in a 1940 Ford coupe on a… more»
Ran When Parked…in 1964: 1953 Lincoln Capri
Okay, what’s the statute of limitations on “ran when parked”? I’m going to say it’s got to be waaay less than 53 years, which is how long this 1953 Lincoln Capri has been stationary in a New Hampshire barn…. more»
Little Prince: 1961 NSU Prinz
Quick, what does the tiny little car you see here have in common with a Porsche 944 and an Audi R8? All three came from the same plant, in Neckarsulm, Germany! In fact the name of this car is… more»
Not Exactly Cover Model Material: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
One of my loonier personal projects involves indexing the collection of Road & Track magazines I inherited from my grandfather, which spans pretty much every issue from 1950 to today. As it happens, I recently finished 1966, and here we… more»
Family Beauty: 1954 Desoto Firedome Wagon
Are you a wagon fan but can’t seem find the right classic you need? Perhaps you desire a classic station wagon that is more regal and classic than the great muscle haulers of the 1960’s and 1970’s? Well this… more»
Marky Mark: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Don’t look at me like that! What an evil grin, I love it. This 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V looks great in the photos but I’d want to see it in person if at all possible. It looks almost… more»
Supercab Survivor: 1974 Ford F-100
Coming about as close to a barn find as a vehicle can without actually being found in a barn, this 1974 F-100 for sale here on craigslist for $8,500 or best offer is a beautiful survivor example of a… more»
Why Are The Good Ones Always So Needy: 1956 Chrysler 300B
Sometimes, this job just makes me want to cry. I am always looking through the internet to find a car with some type of interesting aspect about it. Naturally, I gravitate towards my favorite cars throughout history. I’d like… more»
36 Year Slumber: Lime Gold 1967 Mustang GTA
In 1967, you could get Lime Green paint and you could get Gold paint, and (from Ford at least) you could take it up to that next level and order a car with Lime Gold paint, the original color… more»
Tulip Mania: 1979 Porsche 911
Do you remember “tulip mania” from your history classes in school? If you were sleeping that day, then I’ll help you. Basically, in 1637, a new type of tulip bulb hit the market, and demand rapidly outpaced supply. People… more»

















