1963 Autorama Attendee: Studebaker Avanti

Originally built for the 1963 Detroit Autorama, this Avanti was a special “Show Finish” car noted on its build sheet. Originally an R2 powered car, after the 1963 Detroit Autorama a R3 “race” engine was retro fitted so this… more»

Rusty, Crusty And Curvy: 1950 Chevy Styline Deluxe

Can’t you hear this car saying “save me?”  This 1950 Chevy looks like it hasn’t moved in a few decades.  Listed for sale in Aberdeen, South Dakota here on craigslist for only $850.  A challenging project to say the… more»

Restore Or Modify? 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

This is a well traveled Land Cruiser.  By well traveled, I don’t mean that it’s been driven a lot. The seller claims it was disassembled in 1981 and the parts have since been to Portland, San Diego and now… more»

1974 Lotus Elite: This One’s A Surprise!

The mid 1970s Lotus Elite has generally been an unloved classic, probably due both to Lotus legendary poor build quality (at the time) and its polarizing styling. Actually, it might not even be polarizing as I’ve never really heard… more»

Auction Alert: Jaguar E-Type With 1,700 Miles

This brilliant one-owner E-Type Jaguar rested unused in an English garage, eager to deftly nip the hedge-lined apexes of country lanes, or perhaps to enjoy a pleasant night on the town, its 4.2L inline six burbling pleasantly to the… more»

1959 Plymouth Fury/Leichner Camper Combo

I’ve never seen a camper like this up close that wasn’t a homebuilt conversion, but apparently the Leichner Manufacturing Company of Champaign, Illinois made these conversions for normal sedans. This one happens to be mounted on a 1959 Plymouth… more»

Hot Rod Heaven: 1964 Ford F-100

How’s this for a hot rodder’s dream? Beautiful original patina on this 1964 F-100. For sale here on craigslist in Billings, Montana for the tidy sum of $700.  Why only $700 you ask?  This truck is sans engine and transmission. Can… more»

Barn Full Of Sweet Mopars And More!

We know that a “Barn Find” has come to encompass many sorts of finds even when the “barn” is a garage or a storage unit or even a field. If you want to see one awesome barn full of… more»

Ready To Be Revived: 1936 Desoto Airstream

Recently discovered in a barn after 40 years of hibernation, this 1936 Desoto Airstream has most of its important parts and a solid body making this old sedan an interesting find for sure. Cleaned and coated, this deco era… more»

Fiberglass Femme Fatale: 1957 Byers Special SR100

Being a car nut in Southern California in the 1950s must have been spectacular.  In some strange quirk of fate, thousands of incredibly talented mechanics, engineers, drivers, and stylists all called this area home, and their contributions to the… more»

454 4-Speed Survivor: 1970 Chevelle LS5

Chevelles are a lot of fun, and no matter which year model suits your fancy (no two years were alike!), they are all fun cars. This is exactly what comes to my mind when someone uses the term “muscle-car.”… more»

The C3 I Want: 1973 Corvette

Right off the bat, if you’ve read Barn Finds for a while you know I think C3 Corvettes are a bargain. What you don’t know is that unlike most commenters (and I suspect staff members), I actually prefer the 1973… more»

Do You Feel The Need–The Need For Speed?

Top Gun fans, we have your vehicle! I have to thank Barn Finds reader Pat L. for giving me the laugh of my night by sending in this “Air Car” based on a jet airplane fuselage. The seller feels… more»

Super With Lowercase S: 1969 VW Beetle Convertible

The seller of this 1969 VW calls it both a SUPER BEETLE (all caps), and a super beetle (no caps), so we can assume “super” is just how he or she describes this little red ragtop, and not bother… more»

Santa Suit Included: Ford Parade Sleigh

There have been several sleds written about here on Barn Finds, and even a sleigh or two, but I don’t remember seeing Santa’s sleigh for sale, yet here it is listed on eBay for $9,500. It’s in Long Beach, Mississippi, a… more»

1966 Mustang Convertible With History Needs A Future

If you are on this site, then I guarantee you love a car with a good story. Well, this 1966 Ford Mustang convertible found in Jefferson City, Missouri and being sold on eBay is one of those rare cars… more»

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