Luxury AWD Survivor: 1999 Audi A8 Quattro

While over 2.5 decades old now, this 1999 Audi A8 4WD luxury sedan is a nice compromise for folks who are overwhelmingly tired of the level of electronics and other media screens, WiFi nannies, and other often-glitchy stuff in… more»

C-Code Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

1967 marked the first year the Ford Mustang received any significant exterior changes, including the fastback, which got a more aggressive stance that extended all the way to the rear, rather than stopping short as the previous model did. … more»

Hot Rod Soul: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

This 1929 Ford Model A roadster, currently listed on eBay, isn’t being presented as a stock survivor, it’s something very different. According to the seller, it started life as a real California barn find discovered in Chico, where it… more»

BF Exclusive: 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE

Some vehicles come with a paper trail. Others come with a story. This 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE, listed as a Barn Finds Classified in Middletown, Connecticut, with an $8,000 asking price, offers a bit of both. It’s… more»

1986 Chevrolet C30 Custom Deluxe 3+3 W/327 V8

“A 327 V8?! What’s in your coffee this morning, Scotty G? They didn’t offer a 327 V8 for this truck in 1986, you meatball!!” Ok, ok, the engine is out of a 1968 Camaro, how’s that for a cool… more»

Dusty Full Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two

The 1941 Cadillac was a true forerunner in automotive styling history. Cadillac was such a styling leader that other makes were almost forced to follow their trends, and when the 1941 model introduced a bold horizontal motif with its… more»

Rare Ice Blue: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette enthusiasts, we need some help: this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is listed as a special edition model of which only 100 were made. The claim to fame is the so-called “Ice Blue” paint, which is paired with an… more»

Only 295 Built: 1960 Edsel Ranger

The demise of Ford Motor Company’s short-lived and ill-fated Edsel brand was not as simple as a controversial grille. Ford (and Chrysler with the DeSoto) learned quickly what it would take decades for GM to deal with: the market… more»

Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»

Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon

Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually  tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500

Virgil Exner’s imposition of fins, chrome, and quad headlights upon Dodge’s 1959 Coronet kept the model in line style-wise with offerings from Ford and Chevrolet, but the brand had damaged its own reputation in 1957 with quality control issues…. more»

80% Restored: 1974 American Motors Javelin

The pony car market had largely run out of gas by 1974. That was the year that three of the players exited the market: the Plymouth Barracuda (from 1964), Dodge Challenger (from 1970), and the AMC Javelin (from 1968)…. more»

Restore or Preserve: 1967 Ford Shelby GT500

Decisions, decisions. Imagine for a moment that you found this 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 in your garage. Upon close inspection, you discover that previous owners have made changes to this classic. We’re not talking about anything insignificant, because at… more»

2 For 1: 1971 Coleman 2.40 Sport Trail Bikes

Minibikes most likely don’t appeal to 90% of Barn Finds readers, so this little article is more of a 10th anniversary present to myself for being at Barn Finds since March of 2016. No, I didn’t buy them (yet),… more»

One-Owner Cheap Wheels: 1996 Saturn S-Series

Saturn Corporation was begun in 1985 by General Motors as a “New Kind of Car Company”. The first product arrived in 1990, the S-Series, and they were built and sold differently than those in the typical GM (or industry)… more»

“Way In The Back”: 1975 Olsmobile Custom Cruiser

Want something big and bold and useful? Ever consider one of the full-sized station wagons of the 1970s? These are cars that have been hot in the collector hobby for a while, though the fever is now cooling while… more»

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