After featuring the Fiesta, we were reminded of a GTI we spotted along the road the other day. It took some work to track down the owner, but he was happy for the inquiry. They had purchased the VW… more»
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Sep 18, 2013 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1980 Ford Fiesta Ghia Project Package
When it comes to compact Fords, Europeans have always gotten all the good ones. There have been a few Euro spec Fords to make it to our shores though. This German-built 1980 Ford Fiesta Ghia isn’t the best looking… more»
Sep 18, 2013 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Clean 1967 Sunbeam Alpine for $2k
When Robert J. sent us a link to this $2k Alpine, we assumed it was a scam. Then we read the description and decided that it might just be legit. The seller claims that the car is in daily… more»
Sep 17, 2013 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Jesse James’ Honey Bee: 1976 Datsun B210
Supposedly this 1976 Datsun B210 is currently owned by Jesse James of West Coast Choppers fame. That is interesting, but it doesn’t really do anything for me. The fact that this Datsun has avoided the ravages of rust is… more»
Sep 17, 2013 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Barn Task Force: 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1957 was a good year for Chevrolet, especially the design department. Some of their most iconic designs were introduced for ’57, such as the Nomad and the Bel Air. Many of the vehicles in their line up borrowed some… more»
Sep 17, 2013 • Name That Car Sightings Stories • 10 Comments
Barn Finds on the Road Game
BF reader Steve A. just sent in a few photos collected by him and a few of his friends. They play a sort of game where they take photos of what they assume are barn finds being transported to… more»
Sep 16, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Dismantled Survivor: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500
This 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 was supposedly purchased from the original owner 25 years ago. A restoration attempt then ensued, but this is as far as they got before putting it into storage. The original 318/auto drivetrain is still with… more»
Sep 16, 2013 • Stories • 11 Comments
Reader Find: 1965 BMW 1800 Ti
Doug M. has sent in his discoveries before, but this one was found a little closer to home. Many cars were parked in garages or barns when people stopped caring about them. These old cars weren’t “collector items” then…. more»
Sep 15, 2013 • Stories • 9 Comments
A Healey in the Shadows
Whenever we feature a car that is sitting in a garage with other vehicles, there are always a few people who will focus more on the one in the background. Today’s In the Barn story is a good example… more»
Sep 15, 2013 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Hillclimb Champ: 1971 Ginetta G15
After featuring the ice racer, we knew we had to mention this Ginetta. Like the Sonett, this lightweight also has some interesting race history. It won the Grampian Television Scottish Hillclimb Championship in 1983 before the current owner imported… more»
Sep 14, 2013 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Vintage Ice Racer: 1969 SAAB Sonett
Tim W. had emailed us months ago about a former ice racer that he has had sitting in his barn for the past 15 years. We never got around to featuring it, so Tim pulled it out and cleaned… more»
Sep 14, 2013 • Stories • 8 Comments
Barn Finds 2013 Photo Contest
It is time for the BF 2nd Annual Photo Contest! We are looking for high quality shots of forgotten classics sitting in barns, garages, allies, or fields. The photos need to be high resolution (preferably 2200 x 1700 or… more»
Sep 13, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1967 Marcos 1600 GT For $3,500!
We all hate rust, but what about termites? This 1967 Marcos won’t have much of the red stuff to deal with, but the wooden frame may be an issue. Still, how many of these have you seen around for… more»
Sep 13, 2013 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low Mileage Driver: 1966 Mustang Convertible
The survivor Stang from the other day was amazing, but most of us would rather have one that we can drive without feeling guilty. When we came across this red 1966 Mustang Convertible, we thought it might make for a… more»
Sep 13, 2013 • Stories • 17 Comments
Reader Find: 1970 Volvo P1800
Here’s another discovery made by BF reader Doug M. which could be considered more of a forest find than a barn find. The heavy vegetation and moisture may not provide the best environment to store a car, but it makes… more»
Sep 12, 2013 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Massive Mercedes Collection Coming To Market
Cynthia D. emailed us the other day about a friend who has a large collection of Mercedes-Benzs. We figured her friend, John, might have a dozen or so cars, but it turned out to be closer to a hundred…. more»
