If you’re a habitual Barn Finder, I’d imagine you’ve grown used to finding truly great cars but discovering they’re quite rough underneath. This, of course, is the paradox of such finds: they are left untouched but typically also unprotected,… more»
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Feb 25, 2015 • For Sale What's In Your Barn? • 37 Comments
What’s In Alton H’s Barn?
Some of us love ’50s Italian cars, while others enjoy ’60s British Roadsters, but it would seem that reader Alton H had a passion for late ’70s and ’80s American Iron. He has amassed over cars twenty American cars… more»
Feb 24, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Winged Warrior: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
When I got up this morning, I knew it was going to be a good day! I’m not sure if I have some type of Barn Finds sixth sense, but every once in a while I wake up knowing… more»
Feb 24, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cosmetically Challenged: 1978 Saab 99 Turbo
If it weren’t for taking the plunge on vintage BMWs, pre-GM Saabs would likely be my drug of choice. From the hatchback funkiness to the liberal use of turbocharging, old-school 99s and 900s just rub me the right way…. more»
Feb 24, 2015 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked Since ’87: 1959 Rambler Custom Six
I’m sure this car must have a tremendous back-story, like some of the other low-mileage AMC cars being found lately. I’m guessing this was someone’s “baby”, cossetted and hardly driven. There are now less than 11,000 miles on the… more»
Feb 23, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
British Motoring Monday: 1959 Triumph 10 Estate
The Triumph 10 (or Standard 10 in the rest of the world) was a compact sedan and wagon line in the late 50’s. Standard-Triumph continued to try to take on the “big boys” with a fairly complete range of… more»
Feb 23, 2015 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Tri-Power Goat: 1964 Pontiac GTO
It has been a while since we last featured a first year Pontiac GTO, so when Jim S tipped me off to this, I thought it deserved a closer look. Given the Goats history of speed, it is unusually… more»
Feb 23, 2015 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Extra Legroom: 1958 BMW Isetta 600 Limo
Two of my favorite words in any eBay listing are “original” and “paint.” Given the age of the vehicles we typically profile, it’s understandable that many of these cars have had significant touch-ups or full repaints over time to… more»
Feb 21, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Another Pair: 1966 And 1974 MGBs
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a pair of rubber-bumper MGBs that were available as entry-level classics. Imagine my surprise this morning to find two of the more desirable (to most) chrome bumper models on eBay, both… more»
Feb 20, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
37 Years In A Barn: 1948 Ford F3 Pickup
Now this is a true barn find! Parked in a “dry barn” 37 years ago, this 1948 Ford F3 pickup just oozes that barn find patina. I found myself wondering if the tires really still hold air or if… more»
Feb 20, 2015 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Face Off: ’58 Lancia Aurelia VS ’70 Jaguar E-Type
It’s time for the latest round of the Barn Finds Face Off, where we pit two like-minded classics against each other and find out which one you’d take as your own. This week’s Face Off has a grand-touring theme,… more»
Feb 19, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Hemi Survivor: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
I still remember the first time I saw a Hemi powered Challenger R/T. It was painted in Plum Crazy purple and made the earth around it shake. I couldn’t believe the roar that came from its exhaust, from sound… more»
Feb 19, 2015 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One of 947: 1976 TVR 2500M
For many of us, there is a car that we may have never owned yet occupies a fond place in our collection of favorite vehicles. For whatever reason, memories come flooding back every time we spot one. The original… more»
Feb 19, 2015 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bargain Drop-Top: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
As a huge fan of the Love Bug movies growing up, I’m surprised I’ve never owned a Beetle. That doesn’t mean I’m not a fan, though—the simplicity and robustness of the little car has charmed many through the years…. more»
Feb 18, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Howard Hughes’ 1959 Chevy Viking?
This morning my mother, of all people, tipped me off to this 1959 Chevy Viking! It is located in my hometown of Sheridan, Wyoming and has a well worn look about it. Most intriguing though is the claim that… more»
Feb 18, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Wrecking Yard With A 1959 Devin SS!
Earlier today I received an urgent message from a Rhoda K that they needed our help. As it turns out, a friend owns a wrecking yard in Ontario, California and due to health issues, needs to liquidate their inventory… more»
