Choosing between preservation and restoration can prove challenging when an enthusiast comes face-to-face with a classic that is a genuine survivor. That is the decision facing the new owner of this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. It has avoided the… more»
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Sep 19, 2023 • Auctions • 56 Comments
BF Auction: 1959 Daimler SP250
The Daimler SP250 had been on my bucket list for many years when I finally found this one. It came to me in “barn find” form so some work was needed to make it a runner again. It’s not… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn Find: 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D
Aside from being good band names, “Taildragger” and “High-Wing Monoplane” are two ways to describe this 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D. Taylorcraft Aviation Corporation made some nice planes that were less expensive than the usual suspects: i.e., Piper, Cessna, etc. The… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
All Original? 1971 Jeepster Commando
How many times have we dreamed about opening a garage door and seeing a nice, vintage vehicle parked inside, and then finding out that it’s for sale for what seems like a good price? And then reading that it’s… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Budget Muscle Car: 1971 Pontiac T-37
In 1970, Pontiac introduced the T-37, a low-buck version of its mid-size Tempest. It would be offered as a pillared coupe, but a hardtop version called the GT-37 also arrived as a cheaper alternative to the GTO muscle car…. more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original V8 Engine! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
Very early Chevrolet Corvettes, such as this 1955 C1, aren’t regular attendees here on Barn Finds but they are certainly notable cars. The year 1955 marked the beginning of Chevrolet’s famed fiberglass two-seater being paired with the small block… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos of their car. You can find them in the gallery below. The Star Chief was a model of Pontiac built between 1954 and 1966. In its earlier days, it used the… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Highly Optioned Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer DL
More often than not, it seems like when the subject of an AMC Pacer comes up most people just want to talk about how much they love or can’t stand the unusual styling and curvature, but the first thing… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
327 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Garage Find
The first generation of the Chevy Camaro lasted from 1967 to 1969 and the final year may have been the most attractive (IMO). It was also the best-selling at more than 243,000 copies, thanks in part to a 15-month… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster
The popularity of the Plymouth Duster seems to still be on the rise among collectors, and while this one’s a complete project the good news is there’s no reserve, so the high bidder has bought themselves a Mopar that… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Under the Tent: 1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
After a strategic miscue in 1962, Plymouth had downsized its full-size cars to intermediate proportions. By 1965, they had rebounded, and the Fury was a big car once again, leaving the Belvedere to compete with the Chevy Chevelle and… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 MG Midget
In the beginning, there was the cheap, cheerful Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. This car filled the “simple sports car” niche that Donald Healey felt had been vacated as its own cars grew heavier and gained seats. At first, the Bugeye… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid Swede: 1960 Saab 93F
The demise of Saab robbed the automotive world of a manufacturer with a history littered with interesting and innovative automobiles. There seems little chance that the brand will rise from the ashes, leaving it to classics like this 1960… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1-of-1: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible
Stating that any classic is a “1-of-1” vehicle is a bold claim, and it is one made by the owner of this stunning 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible. The included Marti Report seems to support their belief, although… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
We’ve seen a recent influx of Mopar projects at Barn Finds, with some showing more promise than others. This 1969 Dodge Charger shows promise because it is a solid vehicle with a healthy V8 under the hood. It isn’t… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
A Nova Alternative? 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
Remember this breakdown from years past: Nova Omega Ventura Apollo Yup, it’s GM’s X-body line-up from the ’70s. Chevrolet got into the act first, in the early ’60s, with the Chevy II and its upscale Nova model. The additional… more»
