JDM Pivoting Scooter: 2000 Honda Gyro UP

Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) motorcycles are often quite different from the versions that we received here in North America. I can’t get enough of them and have owned a few different models, and still do. This interesting 2000 Honda… more»

Lumpy as a Can of Busted Biscuits: 1945 Dodge Truck

Some vehicles featured on Barn Finds can charitably be described as down on their luck.  They may have lived a hard existence, yet somehow managed to live to see yet another new year.  The mere fact that they survived… more»

Stored for 29 Years: 1971 Dodge Charger

Sales of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates spiked in the late 1960s, so a redesign was afoot for 1971. The cars took on a more fuselage look, much like the full-size models of a couple of years earlier. That included the… more»

Mechanically Restored: 1963 Cadillac Convertible

I’ll always be a bit sentimental about 1963 Cadillacs. That’s because in 1968, my Uncle Peewee let my dad know about a cream puff 1963 Cadillac coming up for sale. It was five years old but looked and smelled… more»

Body Swap Project? 1939 Buick Ambulance

When you look at this long-forgotten classic, two questions may come to mind. The first is, what is it? And the second is, what would you do with it if you bought it? We’ll speculate on these two points… more»

BF Auction: Turbocharged 2000 Ford Mustang GT

Is there a car more well-suited to modifications than the Ford Mustang? For over 60 years, hot rodders and racers have been making the Mustang their own, and with an aftermarket as robust as their powertrains, it’s fairly easy… more»

Dusty Highboy: 1973 Ford F250 4×4

Ford F250 “Highboys”(not an official Ford term) were abundant and relatively cheap about a decade back; now, they are seeing an uptick in prices and popularity. Highboy is typically the term used for the 4X4 versions of the trucks…. more»

14k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Exactly what defines a classic? If you were to pose that question to a group of enthusiasts, you would undoubtedly receive answers combining a range of different attributes. The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera may not instantly spring to mind,… more»

Fantastic Presentation: 1951 Plymouth P23 Sedan

When a classic has over seven decades of active service under its belt, it is fair to expect it to look tired. However, it appears that someone may have given this 1951 Plymouth P23 Sedan a birthday, because it… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

While many enthusiasts dream of the day they can park a desirable classic project in their workshop, some find the prospect of rust repairs as part of their build daunting. However, this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible rides to the… more»

Strosek Conversion: 1986 Porsche 928 S

If you go back into the 1980s tuning scene, you will see a few different tiers of customization. There’s the companies like Erebuni which took out advertisements in seemingly every import magazine ever published, hawking body kits for everything… more»

29k Mile 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday

I have written for Barn Finds for over six years, and I am always astounded by the approach taken by some sellers. Take this 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sedan as a prime example. It presents beautifully, features a healthy… more»

327 Chevy Power: 1971 Datsun 240Z Custom

The builder of this modified Z car has gone to great lengths to make sure this one stands out like no other, and this 1971 Datsun 240Z seems to have been put together well on the outside.  The exterior… more»

Time Capsule: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 5-Speed

Looking great in Pawnee Tan and either Dark Shadow Blue or Twilight Blue, this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat SuperCab is even more interesting having a five-speed manual and being in time-capsule condition. This is a rear-wheel drive truck,… more»

Ratty But No Reserve: 1974 Porsche 911

When cars are examined and evaluated, originality is one of the more important factors, especially in higher-value automobiles. However, when these cars are not original, good deals can occasionally be had if the buyer can live with the modifications…. more»

Well-Bred Project: 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi

Enzo Ferrari’s experiment with his Dino-badged, Bertone-designed four-seater, the 308 GT4, was not proceeding as planned. Its looks were controversial, for one thing. The Dino nameplate didn’t resonate. The four-seat layout challenged the vision of Ferrari as a sports… more»

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