Please buy this Sprite before I head up to Ellensburg, Washington to haul it home myself! This Mk II project car is advertised here on craigslist for $2500, including a veritable plethora of parts, many of them new. We’re… more»
No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle has one of the most easily recognized shapes in automotive history. Produced as an affordable people’s car, an impressive 21.5 million of these little classics rolled off the line before production ended in 2003. This 1967… more»
Restore or Ride? 1965 Rupp Grand Prix Go-Kart
Oddly enough, I’ve done seven out of the 10 Rupp machines shown here on Barn Finds over the last decade or so. Maybe that isn’t surprising, given my love of anything unusual, small, and somewhat inexpensive. Oh yeah, and… more»
Electric Start Survivor: 1972 Chaparral Firebird 440
Vintage snowmobiles have to take off in the collector market fairly soon, don’t they? As vintage cars and trucks continue to be priced at crazy numbers, getting a vintage snowmobile this nice for under a grand has to be… more»
BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon
Regular readers may find this 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon familiar. We featured in an auction three years ago when Barn Finds founder Jesse Mortensen decided to part with a vehicle that had served as his daily driver. It… more»
California Estate Find: 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon
A Datsun 510?! That ain’t no Datsun 510, Gilby, what are you trying to unload on us (again). Well, you’re right and wrong at the same time. Welcome to marriage. No, wait, different subject. This 1978 Datsun 510 Wagon… more»
Sparkling Survivor: 1987 Toyota Cressida Luxury Sedan
Years before Toyota introduced its luxury Lexus brand in the USA in September of 1989, the most luxurious Toyota sold stateside from 1978 to 1992 was the Cressida. It was an extremely well-built and equipped luxury sedan, but its… more»
Missed Opportunity: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible
The question of whether or not Chevrolet ever produced a convertible Monte Carlo in 1970 is a bit of a conundrum, which I’m almost certain can be positively answered no, that is, if it’s followed by clarifying at least… more»
Decent Project Car: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof
One of the fascinating “what-ifs” of American automotive styling is what direction the all-new-for-1972 Torino would had taken if five-mile-per-hour bumper regulations not taken effect in 1973. With its bold grille and intricate front bumper, the ’72 model was… more»
21K Original Miles: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
In all layers of the car hobby, there are subtle outliers of vehicles that represent excellent value but seemingly fly below the radar. They offer some combination of features or desirable mechanical components that aren’t immediately obvious when looking… more»
Limo Project: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
For some odd reason, I have a fascination with old limousines. It’s a combination of being a product of the 80s and 90s when such vehicles were inherently cool and always getting a kick out of some random luxury… more»
Four-Eyed Fox: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
Voting preferences, religion, pineapple on pizza – the list of things we argue about as a culture is near endless (and growing by the day.) The four-eyed Mustang is an example of how in automotive enthusiast culture, we can… more»
Fully Loaded: 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4×4
In the 1980s and 90s, compact pickup trucks were immensely popular across multiple demographics. Anyone who has ever needed to transport furniture or make a dump run knows how incredibly useful pickup trucks are, but especially with a smaller… more»
Rear-End Rusty: 1973 Mustang Mach 1
Your first decision as you approach the purchase of the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 seen here on ebay will be whether you want one of these last-of-a-generation models. The 1971-73 cars are just such a long way from… more»

















