Barn Finds 2014 Photo Contest

We have been so busy finding cars lately that we went and forgot about our yearly calendar! Better late than never I suppose. So, to get things started we are going to have our 3rd annual Barn Finds photo… more»

Resurrection in Red: 1961 Chevy Corvair Monza

Being able to see the transformation of a car that you bought in neglected or poor condition is one of the most gratifying aspects of owning a barn find. Whether it’s the satisfaction that comes from getting a car… more»

Canadian Wedge: 1973 Brooklands Roadster

Does anyone else remember seeing ads for these in the back of British Car many years ago? The idea was sound; take a relatively common and inexpensive sports car, an MGB in this case, and clothe it with a… more»

A Barn-Full of Memories: 1968 VW Westfalia

When discussing barn finds, we often leave out one of the more critical details: what kind of barn was it in? One of my favorite places to visit is a barn behind a bed and breakfast in Woodstock, Vermont,… more»

Smiling Roadster: 1962 La Dawri Sebring

How could you not love a car with this visage! Obviously just happy to be rescued from being off the road since 1978, this rare fiberglass kit car from the early 60’s is eager for a new home. It… more»

Saying Good Bye to 2014

Well guys, another year has passed and we are about to start a new one. I usually look forward to the start of another year, but 2014 was filled with so many great finds that I’m actually kind of… more»

The Best Barn Finds Of 2014!

There were some amazing finds to surface in 2014, so we thought we would take a quick look at a few of our favorites! Somehow, another GM dealership with a stash of classics came up for grabs, someone found… more»

Only in Oahu: 1973 Dodge Dart Custom

First and foremost, I’m not much of a traveler. But among the places I have visited, Hawaii remains one of my favorites. My wife and I honeymooned in Maui, where I spent copious amounts of time taking pictures of… more»

Roman Roadworthy: 1958 Lancia Flaminia

Lancia had a tradition of naming its models after Roman roads, and the Flaminia was no exception. The Via Flaminia is a country road from Rome to Rimini and still exists today. This 1958 Lancia Flaminia was spotted by… more»

Rusty Big Block: 1972 Ford Gran Torino

When it comes to muscle cars, I love them just as much as the next guy, but I really struggle with their values. When they were originally introduced in the ’60s, most were meant to be cheap performance machines,… more»

Daily Driver Update: 1972 Volvo 145E

Using a classic car as your daily driver can be a challenge. Modern cars provide almost maintenance-free reliability, while older cars require constant vigilance. Gauges that display things like oil pressure become much important when they are not accompanied… more»

A Family of FJs: 1976 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser

If there was ever a vehicle I wish I had gotten into instead of my beloved 80s BMWs, the early Toyota Landcruiser is it. From their charming looks that embody everything a vintage rock-hopper should look like to their… more»

Snipe Hunt: 1960 Humber Super Snipe

Humber is a long-deceased British marque that was founded in 1868 to produce bicycles. Eventually, Humber was rolled into the Rootes Group, a conglomerate of British makes that included Hillman, Singer and Sunbeam (yes, those folks that made the… more»

Man Cave Find: 1973 Saab Sonett

While going to College in Wyoming I would make the 8 block journey from my small apartment to campus and each time I made the trip I would walk past a wonderful looking Saab Sonett. Each time I went… more»

Field of Dreams in South Dakota

Now that we are based in Boise, I’m not sure I will be able to make my annual pilgrimage to South Dakota to visit family and hunt for old cars. Although Jim S came across a field of dreams,… more»

Reader Find: Papa’s Ol’ Ghia

Update Dec 29, 2014 – Brian promised himself that he would get his grandfather’s Karmann Ghia back on the road by Christmas and I’m excited to report that not only did he get it back on the road for… more»

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