Summer is coming up fast (I realize that doesn’t make me popular in the still-cold North, but it was 74 F here at lunch today!) and you know you need a convertible for those top-down drives in the sun!… more»
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Apr 23, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Don’t Wait: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220S
There is no telling what might be hiding under all that dirt. Surely the barn has protected its valuable contents well enough that after a quick cleaning, it will look like new. Just think, with a battery and some fuel, we… more»
Apr 23, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1974 MGB GT: Almost Bought It!
We like MGB-GTs here at Barn Finds, as evidenced by Jesse’s recent purchase and Josh’s longing. So, when I found this solid, chrome-bumpered, straight car yesterday, I didn’t write about it right away because I was having some serious discussions… more»
Apr 23, 2015 • For Sale • 37 Comments
The Chadly Coupe
It may not be a “barn find” by definition, but this hot rod is seriously cool! It was built to mimic the hot rods of old and could easily pass as an authentic period machine. The 1930 Model A body is still… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cracked Bird: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Why can’t some sellers back far enough away from the car when they take pictures? The shot above is the widest angle showing the most of the car out of the nine pictures the seller posted when they listed… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Karate Kid’s 1940 Ford Convertible
Ok, so this Ford is a little older than the actual car that Mr. Miyagi gifted to Daniel, but the yellow hue instantly made me think of the Karate Kid movie. This Ford is still interesting because it was supposedly… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Wild Paint: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
I have no idea who “Enosh” was, but whoever he was, they liked unusual paint jobs! This decorated Tri-5 is listed for sale here on eBay with bidding below $2,000, but reserve not yet met. I wonder what this one… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1973 Lotus Elan 2+2
I’d love to own a Lotus Elan! Heck, I would even take a 2+2 just to get to experience the bliss of driving one of these lightweights through the twisties. The cost of admission can be a little high though,… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pedigreed Pile: 1974 Jensen-Healey
The company that created this sports cars was formed by of some of the biggest names in sports cars, including Donald Healey himself! Jensen built it and Lotus powered it, but unfortunately it wasn’t the success that its founders had… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
16k Mile Hot Rod: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller of this 1962 Corvette claims that it’s a 70’s hot rod. They also claim that it is a two-owner car with only 16k miles on the clock! Well, I don’t know if all that is true, but there… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Sunday School Find: 1970 Ford Mustang
I’ve now bought two cars from California, and the absolute best part about them is how dry the bodies are. My latest acquisition has some very small spots I’ll have to deal with eventually, but it hardly qualifies as… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1971 Chevy Blazer: Kept Off Road
The irony is strong with this one! A vehicle perfect for foraging rocky trails and streams has seemingly been kept off the road most of its life. This 1971 Chevy Blazer is listed here on craigslist has an asking price… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1980 Lotus Eclat: Euro Bits
Throw yellow paint on a wedge-shaped sports car and it’s bound to catch my eye. This 1980 Lotus Eclat here on eBay with a starting bid of $4,500 is the European-market version, which gives it more power thanks to a… more»
Apr 22, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Out Of The Wild: 1956 Mercury Monterey Wagon
You should never buy an old car that has sunk into the dirt. Well, there are exceptions to that rule and this 1956 Mercury Monterey could be one of them. It might still end up costing more to restore than… more»
Apr 21, 2015 • Stories • 38 Comments
Can You Identify This Pile Of Parts?
One of our readers just sent in this photo of a car, well, what used to be a car, that they spotted at an auction. They know what it is, but I wanted to see how savvy you guys… more»
Apr 21, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap LBC: 1973 MGB
Perhaps it’s because of my recent MGB purchase or the coming of summer, but for whatever reason we have been featuring a lot of Bs around here lately. Hopefully that doesn’t bother anyone too much. Even if it does, the fact… more»
