Alright, I’m laying it out here. You know, I’m going to cut to the chase on this Patina thing. I gather from most of my esteemed readers’ contributions that the entire “patina thing” is overdone and not in favor…. more»
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Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Update: 1978 Lancia Beta 1800 Coupé
UPDATE – This 1978 Lancia Beta coupé has arrived on the scene again, looking for a new owner just about a year after it was last sold. We featured it in January of 2024. The current owner has listed… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Rarest Sting-Ray? 1971 Schwinn Krate Grey Ghost
I like the lighting and location the seller of this 1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Grey Ghost used when they took these photos. It looks like it’s under a street light or someone snuck into a closed mall and stopped to… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220
“Something clicked.” It’s a common enough idiom. I distinctly remember a grade school frustration: I just couldn’t wrap my head around the concept of reducing fractions to the lowest common denominator. My dad sat in the living room with… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner Wagon: 1970 Datsun 510
There are a few things that get enthusiasts excited: first, free car. It doesn’t happen often but when it does, it rarely matters how bad it is. The second is original owner. If you can find a car in… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
60-Year Survivor: 1965 AMC Classic 770
In 1965, American Motors continued to use the Rambler nameplate on its products. That would change in 1967 when only the American was so branded (then gone altogether when that little car was cancelled in 1969). This 1965 Rambler… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Babied Since New: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
The seller of this three-owner 1994 Ford Taurus SHO says it’s been babied since it was new and has just under 60,000 miles. For a car over three decades old, that isn’t a lot of driving fun for a… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Loaded with Options: 1968 Ford Mustang California Special
One of the more unique Ford Mustangs ever sold was the original California Special (CS)/ High Country Special. Personally, I consider this one of my favorite Mustang models offered, right up there with the four-eyed Saleen Fox bodies and… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
$500 Project: 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale
At first glance, this 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale looks like a bargain, as it’s priced at only $500. Even after viewing the entire ad, five Ben Franklin bills still sounds fairly reasonable, despite a couple of blunders we’ll investigate… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original 340: 1973 Plymouth Cuda Project
Back in 1970, things were still looking bright for the muscle car market, when the third and final generation of the Plymouth Barracuda was introduced. However, in what seemed like the blink of an eye, everything from rising insurance… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
I can measure my life as a progression of favorite Thunderbirds. When I was 16, the two-seaters were hot collectibles, and I couldn’t decide if I was in the ’55 or the ’56 camp (I never did figure that… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Dirt Nap: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
How long will a 1970’s era car last exposed to the elements? Does a layer of dirt covering the car help protect it? These are questions we don’t want to find out here at Barn Finds. We would rather… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • Auctions • 22 Comments
BF Auction: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
After a successful BF Auction for his 1949 Ford F1, Andy has decided to auction off his other truck. While it’s also a Ford, it’s a bit more modern and functional. This 2003 Explorer Sport Trac is honestly a… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parking Garage Find? 1985 BMW 745i
Oh, boy. This is like catnip for someone such as yours truly, who has a panache for attempting to rescue forlorn European classics. This particular car looks like it has been sitting in a private parking garage for some… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
29k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
We’ve recently seen a few examples of the Third Generation Chevrolet Nova at Barn Finds, and this 1969 example doesn’t pretend to be something it isn’t. It is a rock-solid vehicle with a V8 under the hood and a… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Not an SS Clone: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The 1968 to 1972 generation of the Chevrolet Nova is one of the most-cloned muscle cars from that era. So, it’s refreshing when we run across one that is not a tribute, like this 1972 example of the 2-door… more»
