This 1955 Triumph TR3 recently emerged from storage, and the seller believes it requires little before serving as a fun weekend driver. It presents well in its current survivor form and could also form the foundation for a satisfying… more»
Brazilian Bow-Tie: 1988 Chevrolet Caravan Diplomata
Have you ever heard of this car? Probably not as it was produced in Brazil and was never sold in the U.S. As a variant of the Opala (you probably haven’t heard of that either), it was a larger,… more»
Driving Project: 1978 Lotus Éclat
It’s an irony that cars resulting from Lotus’ efforts to move upscale should be found in consistently derelict condition. No one seemed to care about the Elite and Éclat four-seat models once they had racked up enough miles to… more»
Worthwhile Commitment? 1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16
You gotta love an automobile listing that goes like this, “I purchased the car in 2020 on a whim, and– believe it or not– it was actually quite reliable! But the car, being French, decided reliability was overrated, so… more»
Cheap Wagon: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
You can’t get much for $2,000 anymore, at least as far as buying an entire functioning vehicle goes. It hardly covers a medium-sized service visit these days let alone getting a whole car. The seller has this 1978 AMC… more»
Golden Nugget Edition: 1984 Mazda GLC LX
We don’t know if this 1984 Mazda GLC LX “Golden Nugget” edition was a giveaway related to the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas or where that name came from. Maybe one of you will know the history of… more»
Running and Driving 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
It’s practically a law that anyone selling, buying, or looking at a 1953-1955 Sunbeam Alpine must mention its claim to fame: Grace Kelly drove one in Alfred Hitchcock’s colorful To Catch a Thief. As beguiling as the soon-to-be Princess Grace was… more»
Running and Driving Project: 1964 Porsche 356C
No matter how bad a car looks, you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Looking at this Porsche 356, one would think it was DOA – do not pass go – no way, no how. Turns out,… more»
Trucking Down Memory Lane: 1978 GMC Astro
There are fans of old-school big rigs on both sides of the Barn Finds spectrum. We have several readers who are either fans or drivers of these trucks. There are also a few writers here, myself chief among them,… more»
43k Original Miles: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
This 1965 Jaguar S-Type can be considered a genuine survivor. It recently emerged after forty years in storage, and the long slumber means that it has only accumulated 43,000 miles on its odometer. The seller has worked through the… more»
All-Steel Rod Project: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
If our recent experience at Barn Finds is an accurate guide, traditional Hot Rods are enjoying a resurgence in the classic world. This is understandable, because they can be quite affordable when compared to pony or muscle cars, and… more»
Always Garaged: 1953 MG TD
It is always reassuring when a seller advertises their classic as garage-kept. That indicates that they have done their best to protect their pride and joy from Mother Nature’s worst. Such is the case with this 1953 MG TD…. more»
Ever Seen One? 1984 Wartburg 353
If you’re like me, your question is “What’s a Wartburg”? And the answer turns out that it’s an East German car built by AWE. The 353 was a versatile sedan produced from 1966 to 1988, accounting for more than… more»