It still amazes us how many of the barn finds we come across are being sold because the owner parked the car with the dream of someday restoring it, but never got around to it. That’s the case with… more»
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Sep 11, 2012 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Preserved Rod: 1935 Ford Roadster
Hot rods were all the craze in the ’50s, but few of the hot rods built during that era have survived. Most suffered sad fates, but thankfully a few have survived. This 1935 Ford Roadster Hot Rod was built… more»
Sep 8, 2012 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Possible Racer: 1952 MG TD MKII
This 1952 MG TD has been owned by the same family for the past 52 years, of which 41 years have been spent parked in the garage. This car isn’t your run of the mill TD though, it’s the… more»
Sep 8, 2012 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Icon: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Over the past century, Chevrolet has produced many iconic vehicles. One of the most recognizable of these icons has to be the 1957 Chevy Bel Air. It must have been a rush to find this pink ’57 two door…. more»
Sep 6, 2012 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1971 Porsche 914 Barn Find
When reader and fellow barn finder Joe B sent us his recent find, we knew we needed to share it. Not because his find is super rare or in incredible condition, but simply because the proceeds are going to… more»
Sep 5, 2012 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Falcon Fighter: 1964 Chevrolet Nova Wagon
The 1960’s was the start for a new wave of car styling, but instead of the curvy and elegant looks of the cars of the ’50s, the new styling was simpler and boxier. Chevrolet had begun to make the… more»
Sep 4, 2012 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Motortown Special: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
There was a time when car dealers would create a special performance edition, sometimes with factory support and occasionally without it, to drum up customer interest. The late ’70s wasn’t a great time for these high performance specials, but… more»
Sep 1, 2012 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Panther: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera
We dream of finding a voluptuous Italian Supercar parked in an old barn, but even if we did find one, we probably wouldn’t even be able to afford rebuilding the engine. That is unless we found a DeTomaso Pantera,… more»
2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours took place Sunday, August 19th at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links. The golf course shuts down entirely one day each year so that, arguably, the greatest Concours in the world can take place… more»
Aug 31, 2012 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Austin Healey Sprite Barn Collection
We have found that many of the project Barn Finds we come across found their way into the barn with the hope of being restored one day, but as life is, other things take priority over the restoration project… more»
Aug 31, 2012 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Sports Car Hauler: 1976 Jensen GT
You either love them or hate them, but there is no denying that the Jensen Healey GT is a rare sight. Only a couple hundred were ever imported to our shores and most have suffered from neglect. This example… more»
Aug 31, 2012 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Survivor Sting-Ray: 1964 Corvette
After building the Corvette for nine years, Chevrolet set about redesigning the car. The new Corvette was smaller, but more aggressive in its appearance. The new design was influenced by a Mako Shark and was given the name Sting-Ray…. more»
Aug 31, 2012 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Vintage Drag Car: 1969 Camaro SS396
Finding a car is thrilling, but it is even more exciting when that old car has a history. That is why so many people seek out vintage race cars. They come with more than just service records. Reader James… more»
Aug 30, 2012 • Stories • 7 Comments
2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
The Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca is one of the best vintage racing events in the world. The Shelby Cobra was the featured car this year. Saturday’s Cobra race brought approximately 45 competition Cobras to the grid for… more»
Aug 30, 2012 • For Sale • 3 Comments
2012 Quail Motorsports Gathering
The 10th annual Quail Motorsports Gathering featured pre-war Alfa Romeos and the 50th anniversary of the Iso Automobili Company. The Quail takes place on Friday of Auto Week at Quail Lodge golf course in Carmel. The Quail offers attendees… more»
Aug 30, 2012 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Fishing: 1967 AMC Marlin
When Ford introduced the Fastback Mustang, it started a new trend in automotive styling. Nearly every manufacture came out with at least one car with a fastback style roof. In the early ’60s AMC worked to create an image… more»
