I am about to state something extremely controversial: Sometimes outright performance is not the most important characteristic when an enthusiast searches for a classic to park in their garage. Okay, maybe that statement wasn’t that controversial, because we see… more»
Meticulous Restoration: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible
Overcapitalizing on a project build is a piece of cake, and I’m sure that many of our Barn Finds readers know at least one person who has fallen into that trap. Such is the case with this 1951 Ford… more»
350HP/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classics are guaranteed to draw crowds, and the inherent desirability of the 1966 Corvette Convertible means it is easily part of that list. However, our feature car lifts that to a higher level following a meticulous restoration. This… more»
Future Classic? One Owner 1995 Ford Taurus
The Taurus was produced by Ford in the U.S. from 1985 to 2019. During its first seven years, Mercury sold a rebadged version called the Sable. In total, six generations of automobiles were built and in the 1990s it… more»
One Owner! 1973 BMW 2002 Survivor
Who says that US emissions regulations were all bad? We got some good cars from the deal, just not from American makers. The Japanese found workarounds, giving us the Celica, the Accord, the Z-car – all of which aged… more»
Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
We always appreciate input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via article feedback or referring classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this… more»
BF Auction: 1977 Jeep Wagoneer
UPDATE: The seller has decided to relist this Wagoneer! Since we last ran it, they’ve had a lot of work done. Their mechanic rebuilt the carburetor, replaced the rear main seal and oil pan gasket, and installed a new… more»
Show Quality: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
We are no strangers to sellers making bold claims at Barn Finds, and the merits of each must be assessed to determine whether they are justified. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its presentation… more»
Cheap Project: 1961 Ford Ranchero
Ford scored a pair of firsts with its Ranchero. The first “first” is obvious: They came to market two years ahead of their arch nemesis, Chevrolet, and its El Camino. Their second first was their decision, starting in the… more»
Paint Or Patina? 1971 Ford LTD Two-Door Hardtop
Cool and tough isn’t how a person normally describes a 1971 Ford LTD, but there it is. I like luxury as much as the next person, but a two-door LTD with “racing wheels”, blackwall tires, and in cosmetic condition… more»
Super Fly Tribute: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
This 1970 Eldorado might not sport quite as much bling as the Cadillac driven by Youngblood Priest in the Super Fly movie, but it’s an honorable tribute, along with being an effort I’m guessing the late actor Ron O’Neal… more»
Custom Van Culture Artifact: 1977 Dodge B100 Van
Of all the wonderfully glorious things that Americans love, perhaps no greater love exists than that of our passionate desire to drive rear-wheel drive vehicles with V-8 engines under the hood. When emissions and fuel economy standards struck a… more»
Stored for 33 Years: 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Town Sedan
There will always be people who don’t feel quite at home in their time and place, and without them, there probably wouldn’t be a car hobby today. In my home state of Michigan, one of the most vivid examples… more»