Bonneville Tire Hauler: 1947 Diamond T

This might look like your run of the mill farm truck, but this 1947 Diamond T Model 201 wasn’t always parked on the farm. It spent the first part of its life hauling tires across Utah and possibly to… more»

Herbie’s Girlfriend: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

Unfortunately, most Lancia Scorpions have long since fallen victims to rust. In fact, there is one parked under a tarp down the street and it kills me every time I drive by because I know that there won’t be… more»

Small Bike, Big Fun: 1973 Kawasaki G5

Sometimes cars can get expensive. There is lot to go wrong. Sheet-metal, upholstery, trim, the list just goes on and on. We love them, but sometimes we just want something cheap and simple to wrench on. That is when… more»

1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible

1969 was the first year for the Cougar convertible. A Mustang drop-top may be more desirable, but this could be a more affordable way into essentially the same car, albeit with more luxury. The Cougar was always the more… more»

Small Town Cat: 1954 Jaguar MK VII M

Being based in Wyoming, we often hear stories from old timers about long lost exotics hiding on ranches and in the small towns spread across our state. Sadly, we have yet to come across one of these lost gems…. more»

Field Find Fiberfab

Reader John M. has been putting his down-time to good use while on a business trip. While surfing the area’s craigslist for parts for his Austin Healey, he came across this ad for a Fiberfab Jamaican. It is sitting… more»

Black Shadows of Saigon

Today we have an interesting tale about a box full of Vincents. It was written by Lee Klancher and first appeared in Tom Cotter’s book, The Vincent in the Barn. We have gained permission to reprint it here for your… more»

1955 Morgan Found In A Horse Barn

This 1955 Morgan Plus 4 was discovered in an old horse barn, where it has been parked for nearly 20 years. The seller pulled it from the barn with the intention of restoring it, but has decided that they… more»

Big Luxury: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Wagon

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I sure wish I could bring eight of my closest friends and family members along with me in my Cadillac Fleetwood”, then this 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Estate might just be the car for… more»

SWB Project: 1966 Porsche 911

Only a real man… or a fool would dare take a SWB 911 to its cornering limit. The short wheelbase may have worked great in the 356, but when Porsche added two more cylinders it just amplified the pendulum… more»

FWD Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

While many of the barn finds we come across have rust, we always wonder how much is too much. When is it patina and when it is just serious corrosion? There has been lots of conversation about this already,… more»

1959 Abarth 750 Double Bubble Project

Who would have thought that a cheap econo car could be turned into a racing champion? Well, that is what happened when Carlo Abarth got a hold of the tiny Fiat 600. With its finely tuned engine and Zagato… more»

$900 1964 Volvo Duett 210 Project

Volvo may be well known for their wagons today, but that wasn’t always the case. In the forties they focused on passenger cars and in 1949 they released a chassis with partial bodywork to appease the coachbuilders. It was… more»

Fantuzzi Replica: 1959 Ferrari 196S Dino Spyder

Looking at this alloy bodied sports car, it would be easy to believe that this really is one of the rare Ferrari 196S Dino Spyders. After doing some research however, we discovered it is one of twelve replicas built… more»

The Automotive Archaeologist

If you think you are a good “barn finder” then you need to read about this guy! This story first appeared in Tom Cotter’s iconic The Cobra in the Barn and it is reprinted here with permission. Subscribe to… more»

Granny’s Red 1967 Camaro Convertible

Chances are that straight-six powered pony cars don’t get your blood pumping, but we think this 1967 Camaro Convertible has enough going for it to give it some consideration. The little old lady who ordered it, cared for it… more»

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