What a grin–I’m reminded of the steel-toothed character “Jaws” from the James Bond movies! This 1958 Buick Special was purchased from storage in a barn from it’s original family last year. The seller is passing it along now without having… more»
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Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Budget Barn Find: 1948 Frazer
This 1948 Frazer has a good chance of being turned into a street rod; at least that’s what the seller thinks should be done with it. I think it would make a great budget classic! Located in a barn… more»
Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Florida Orange: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Like many dusty half-finished projects we highlight here on Barn Finds, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette was once intended to be the subject of a full restoration. The third owner has had the car for 28 years and began the… more»
Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 69 Comments
Someone Learned The Meaning Of Snap Oversteer!
With its engine out back, the Porsche 911 is known for its unique handling characteristics. Strap a turbo onto that flat-six and things can get downright frightening! Looks like someone may have lifted in a corner? Hopefully the driver… more»
Mar 1, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Just A Nice Old Truck: 1984 Dodge D-150
At least for some of us old timers, it’s hard to accept the fact that cars and trucks from the eighties are becoming collectible. And while many, maybe even most of the cars from that era were just plain… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Isn’t That Special? 1964 Buick Convertible
There is never a shortage of project cars to go around. Plenty of cars with ‘everything’ wrong with them. It’s not too often we can say “there’s a lot that’s right with that car” to start with. But that might… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Mellow Yellow: 1980 VW Rabbit Cabriolet
Sometimes being a rare or unusual car does not confer value. That is the case with the 1980 VW Rabbit Cabriolet. 1980 was the first year for this model, and only 13,39o were sold in the US. Most of… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Salvage Yard Tour In Illinois
Today’s salvage yard tour is going to be a quickie. We don’t have much time, so we’ll get in, and get out. This is U-Pic-A-Part, located in Washington Park, Illinois. Admission is $2.oo, which is too much to pay… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Owner Garage Find: 1968 AMC AMX
Just yesterday, Jamie featured a 1969 AMX project with the 390 that looks to be a nice solid start. At $9k, it isn’t cheap though. That one might seem like a decent project, but I think I found one… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Brainerd Buckaroo: 1968 Ford Bronco
Over the weekend, we asked if anyone was interested in writing for Barn Finds and were surprised by the amount of applications received. We are currently working through them, but one of the most promising came from a long… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Field Of Dreams: 1968 And 1969 Dodge Chargers
These six chargers and a 1966 Coronet were put out to pasture in San Antonio long ago and are now listed on craigslist. They were found in a barn where they had been since the 1980s. A few have titles…. more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Fat-Fender Farm Find: 1948 DeSoto
We’ve had a run of nice DeSotos here on Barn Finds, but most have all been 1950s vintage. Nice early 50s “shoebox” era cars, and a little less recently, some later ’50s models with tall tail fins. All well… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Estate Sale Season: 1968 Camaro SS
I’m not sure if it is just the time of year or coincidence, but I keep coming across classic car’s that were recently picked up at estate sales. It seems like if you are looking for an abandoned classic… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Club Member Owned: 1967 BMW 2000CS
Do you ever look at a car and wonder what it was like during its prime? That’s the feeling that runs through me when checking out this 1967 BMW 2000CS here on eBay. The old-school alloy wheels, BMW Car… more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Perfect For Masochists? 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
Fellow Barn Finds writer Jeff L. sent me this find with the question Does the British car masochist inside of you ever want to bring one of these home? I think Jeff knows me pretty well, and yes, I have…. more»
Feb 29, 2016 • For Sale • 34 Comments
One Owner: 1987 Honda CRX Si
These early Honda CRXs are still immensely appealing to me, especially as I am increasingly drawn to the simplicity of older cars. This particular example is incredibly well-kept, and is said to have had just one original owner before… more»
