Success Story: 1941 Chrysler Royal

From Wayne – I purchased the 1941 Chrysler Royal posted on Barn Finds on December 13, 2016. I called the seller and after confirming that Scott hadn’t contacted him yet, I spoke extensively with him about the car. I… more»

Numbers Matching Tetanus Shot: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

How many times have you looked at a car and wished that you could have found it so much sooner? Looking at this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible makes me think exactly that. In rough shape, and an ambitious restoration,… more»

10,000 Miles! 1983 Ford Mustang GT

As we know all too well, Fox Body Mustangs are often abused by senseless owners due to their low cost of entry. That’s why when a high-priced examples rolls around, I’m not too upset that it keeps some buyers… more»

Interesting Options: 1987 Olds 442

For cars that were produced in healthy quantities, the devil is in the details when it comes time to determining what makes one better than another. Take this 1987 Oldsmobile 442 located in Pennsylvania: it’s a non-runner with obvious engine… more»

Strange Brew: VW Hot Rod or “Sand Rail”?

Ok, I know this is not strictly speaking a barn find. Nor is it even a garage find. But it is a fine example of American automotive home building, and I just can’t help admiring it. I hope Barn… more»

Special Edition: 1974 Dodge Dart

Well, isn’t that special? This 1974 Dodge Dart Special Edition was originally a Kansas car and it was owned by a school teacher, according to the current owner. It’s on Craigslist with a very ambitious asking price of $9,000! Hagerty lists… more»

Lean Green Machine: 1971 Ford Maverick

This lean, green machine is a 1971 Ford Maverick and it looks like a solid example. It can be found on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,900 and it’s in Amarillo, Texas. That location may explain the lack… more»

Fiberglass Thoroughbred: 1965 Jensen CV8

A Jensen CV8 is an acquired design. By that I mean that most folks initial impression is something along the lines of “what were they thinking? They had a clean sheet of paper and produced that?” Most folks probably… more»

Already Folded, Spindled & Mutilated

As seen in Wayne’s World and in many pop culture references, The Spindle was an piece of sculpture located in Berwyn, Illinois that was made up of a 50 foot tall spike with 8 cars impaled upon it. The… more»

Unfinished Arizona Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird

It looks like someone tried to start on this 1962 Ford Thunderbird project but didn’t get very far, and stopped in a hurry. You’ll have to decide whether it’s worth trying to finish it or not after looking the… more»

Entry-Level Chrysler: 1963 Chrysler Newport

Here’s a heck of a find, it’s a 1963 Chrysler Newport two-door hardtop. This entry-level Chrysler can be found on Craigslist in beautiful Gallatin, Tennessee with an asking price of $4,000! Here’s your chance, “two-doors-too-many” folks! Hagerty lists a #4… more»

Small Wonder: 1933 MG J2 Midget

MG built these J2s from 1932 to 1034 and only made about 2,000 so they are somewhat rare. The mechanical brakes work OK but the drums are tiny so brakes could be an issue. The 847 cc inline 4 OHV… more»

Dusty Little Frog: 1972 Fiat 850 Spider

Those of you who have been around here for a while already know that I’m a bit of a Fiat fan. After buying my 124 Spider, I gained a serious interest in these fun small Italian sports cars. I… more»

Become A Member And Post Unlimited Classifieds!

Listing your car as an Exclusive is still the best way to find a buyer, but we have created a new classifieds section too! Everyone can view it, but only Supporting Members can post ads. Besides the classifieds, members… more»

Affordable Flying UTE: 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero

Rare, exotic, and even unusual cars are fun to look at, but I also find joy in looking at the reasonably priced runners. They can make for great projects, and can cultivate a lot of learning and knowledge. This… more»

Truckster Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Catalina Safari

Although this is not the family truckster from National Lampoon’s Vacation, you could easily pack your family into this excellent condition Pontiac Catalina Safari survivor. This big red beauty has only covered 42,200 miles in its 40 years of… more»

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