From a very young age, the name “Cosworth” got my blood pumping. In most cases, it designated some form of a brawny rally car, thanks to Cosworth’s heavy involvement in Ford’s racing program in the 80s and early 90s… more»
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Condo Find: 1971 Ferrari Daytona
For the most part, I prefer barn finds that I can actually afford to own. That’s the problem with finding ultra-rare exotics, even if you can afford to buy them they are going to cost serious money to restore…. more»
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Grace, Space, and Pace: 1964 Jaguar S-Type
Jaguar’s famous slogan certainly applies to the S-Type! I have a soft spot for these big cats; one was our family car while I was growing up in England. I remember being upset when, in the middle of the… more»
What’s in Graham L’s Barn?
While I love hunting for classics for myself, It’s also fun about getting to see what you guys have parked in your barns, sheds, and garages. It is actually a bit of an honor to be invited in for… more»
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Patience Prevails: 1979 BMW 320i
From Russell D. – Hello Barn Finds. I just love looking at the many finds from around the globe. I just had to tell you about my recent find. We moved to the Pacific Northwest about a year ago and… more»
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British Belly Tank Racer
One of my earliest memories of cars growing up was seeing Craig Breedlove’s Spirit of America, Sonic I – the Land Speed Record holder at the time, while it was on tour. I ducked under the rope to touch… more»
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Dust Included: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190B
If you’re going to take on a classic car restoration with unknown provenance or history, it’s hard to go wrong with a vintage Mercedes-Benz. They are known for their durability as much as they are celebrated for their style… more»
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DIY Sports Car: 1954 Woodill Wildfire
We have featured a couple of Woodill Wildfires over the years, but haven’t seen any on the market recently. So, when Barn Finds reader Richard B sent over a link to this one I knew we had to present… more»
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1962 Triumph Herald: Hark, the Herald Axles Swing!
Yes, Triumph Heralds have swing axle rear suspension, although this one certainly has a much lower stance than it left the factory with. My wife happens to own and cherish a 1963 Herald 1200 Convertible (whose name is Robbie),… more»
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Stalled and Stored: 1973 Porsche 911
Whenever I drive past the port in my fair city, I wonder what’s sitting in those shipping containers at the dock. Furniture? Scrap metal? Appliances? Vintage Porsche 911s? Yes, after reading this eBay listing sent in by Jim S,… more»
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French Class: 1961 Peugeot 403
Fans of the TV show Columbo will recall this front end (although he drove a cabriolet version). As an unabashed fan of the Peugeot 505 wagon I used to own, this solid looking Peugeot 403 caught my eye here… more»
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Rare Welsh Wagon: Gilbern Invader Estate
I love to learn about new cars I’ve never seen before! Today I learned about a very special wagon that I had never heard or seen of. If you haven’t ever heard of Gilbern Sports Cars, it’s alright because… more»
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Shipping Day Is Hard To Do!
We said goodbye to two members of the Barn Finds fleet this week. First, the Duster on Tuesday and then the Miata yesterday. It’s always hard to send off cars we have hunted for, acquired, and enjoyed, but each farewell… more»
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Oregon Coast Stash: Volvo, Opel, Saab, & Datsun
Barn Finds reader Johnny S uncovered a great find in Oregon: a 1970 Opel GT, 1963 Volvo P1800, 1968 Saab V4, and a Datsun Fairlady, all in the same barn! They all need work, but the asking prices don’t… more»
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Patinaed Pickup: 1955 Studebaker E10
Growing up only a few hours from South Dakota and having family in the Black Hills area meant spending many a weekend in South Dakota. I still remember fondly driving around as a family looking at all the old… more»
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California Kissed: 1969 Chevy Corvette
When I bought my M3, I really didn’t think too much about it being from San Diego. At that point, I just needed the car and shipping it seemed like a logistical nightmare. But, the price was right and… more»
