Stored Since The 1970’s: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Coupe

Unlike many British car fans, I like the XK150 better than both the 140 and 120 variants (heresy, I know)! With four wheel disc brakes, more performance, and in the coupe version a more pleasing roof line (several Jaguar… more»

Tarp Find: 1937 Packard Super 8 Club Sedan

Just look at this old Packard sitting there hoping someone will uncover it and make it go again! Certain cars have certain expressions, and this one looks calm but ready to go to me. I know someone out there… more»

Grandpa’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air

I wish I had one of the many cool and interesting cars that my grandfather once owned! It would be amazing to inherit something like this ’57 Chevy, but I don’t know if I could ever let it go…. more»

Doesn’t Stop Real Good: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The seller of this 1965 Mustang claims that the engine runs and drives, but that the brakes don’t “stop real good”. That’s the least of the next owner’s problems though as there’s plenty of rust and bodywork that need… more»

It’s a Write Off: 1961 Chevy Corvette

Not too long ago, we featured a Stingray that had been through a fire, leaving it a ragged pile of a project. Interestingly, it appears as if the same seller has yet another burned-out ‘Vette for sale. This 1961… more»

Rare V-Twin: 1913 Harley Davidson

Finding any early Harley Davidsons is quite the special occasion, but finding an early V-twin is absolutely incredible! This bike is an unrestored barn find example and while it has plenty of issues, it’s a very valuable piece of… more»

Could This ’58 Corvette Be An Original Fuelie?

This 1958 Corvette has been in storage for about 20 years. Don’t let all the debris in that garage deter you though. This thing cleaned up well and there’s some speculation that it could have come from the factory… more»

Virgin Formula: 1989 Pontiac Firebird

Back in high school, there was a girl who was always somewhat quiet and reserved – a nice individual, but when you pictured her in a car, you might think a Corolla or Cavalier would be the vehicle of… more»

Long, Low and Wide: 1964 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

The term “Coupe de Ville” is French in origin and goes back to horse drawn carriages whose passengers were covered, while their drivers worked in the open. While this term was also applied to early automobiles with an open… more»

The Cat Likes It! 1966 Chevrolet Livestock Carrier

As a very recent convert to the “cats are at least OK, even if they aren’t dogs” part of society (thanks to a cute kitten named Trixie that my wife just had to have), the fact that the cat… more»

Pucker Up! Ex-Museum 1965 Goggomobil TS250 Coupe

Sorry, but I can’t get the image of the front of this car out of my head–it looks like it’s puckered up for a kiss! We have covered Goggomobil’s before here at Barn Finds, but this one is a… more»

Fifty Year Nap: 1963 Corvette

This Corvette is listed on eBay and ends Monday. Bidding is over $15,000 and reserve has been met. It has not been driven since 1984. There is no rust underneath, but that’s about the end of the good news…. more»

What Price Perfection? Driver ’62 Cadillac Convertible

What price perfection? This 1962 Cadillac convertible is a gorgeous car, and would be perfectly acceptable to most of us condition-wise. The seller admits it is not a concours quality car, and makes no attempt at representing it as such…. more»

Last Of The Big Ones: 1976 Chevy Impala

It’s hard for me to believe it’s been 40 years since this gigantic 1976 Chevrolet Impala was a standard full size American car. I remember when these cars were new, and they did seem massive and a bit bloated…. more»

A Puzzle: 1926 Star Speedster

After Billy Durant, co founder of General Motors, was forced out of GM he founded Durant Motors. The Star Automobile was one of the Durant Motors Brands designed to compete with the Model T. They were built from 1922… more»

Airplane: 1972 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140

Every airport has at least one abandoned airplane, usually, because it needs expensive repair to pass its annual inspection. A few have been written about here on Barnfinds and I’m always quick to say it’s never worth it. The… more»

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