25k Original Miles: 1938 Ford Coupe

Buying an older classic with a known ownership history can sometimes be challenging, but that is the opportunity offered by this 1938 Ford Coupe. It is a well-preserved survivor ready to be enjoyed by a new owner, and its… more»

What Year Is This Chevrolet Corvair Estate Auction Car?

One thing we can count on here at Barn Finds is the incredible depth of knowledge of our readers.  Much like CIA photo analysts clustered around an image patiently digging for clues, our readers can correctly identify every possible… more»

J-2 Triple Carburetors! 1957 Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile is a sorely missed marque! They were innovators and brought us the Hydramatic automatic transmission in ’40, and then the overhead valve V8 engine in 1949. They straddled both the near-luxury echelon while incorporating style and performance. Today’s… more»

BF Auction: 1974 MGB Roadster

Rubber bumper MGBs represent a major bargain in the classic car world. You could swap out the bumpers for chrome ones, but frankly, this is a car that should just be maintained and driven! It’s not a perfect specimen… more»

Update: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500 with 1,308 Miles

UPDATE – “Return of the Ranchero” could be an appropriate movie title, I guess, for this 1979 Ford Ranchero 500 time capsule with 1,308 original miles. It’s back for a sequel after being featured last December here on Barn… more»

V12 Project: 1946 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Here on craigslist is this benchmark 1946 Lincoln Continental convertible project car, with an asking price of $10,000. The ad is running in Reno and the seller mentions that the car was purchased from a probate court in Nevada…. more»

One Owner Root Beer: 1973 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to join the pony car party that began in the mid-1960s. From 1970 to 1974, only 165,000 Challenger were built before declining interest in these kinds of cars led Dodge and… more»

41k-Mile Biarritz Beauty: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado

The Eldorado was typically one of the more top-of-the-line offerings from Cadillac ever since its inception as a 1953 model, but for buyers who wanted some extra bling a package known as the Biarritz could sometimes also be added. … more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Offered with no back story, no title, and only a door tag VIN pictured, this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 in Aragon, Georgia needs just about everything. That’s fine, though, because few cars demand as much attention in the… more»

Unfinished Project: 1970 Datsun 240Z

This 1970 Datsun 240Z was supposedly under restoration before the owner developed health issues and could not finish the project. Based on the description, the Z car will come with a ton of useful spares for finishing the project,… more»

1 of 429: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

Plymouth built the Road Runner for more than a dozen years (if you include the Volare-based version of the late 1970s). But only two of those years included a convertible (1969 and 1970). The first generation of the hot… more»

One-Owner 1965 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam has a fascinating history as a car, featuring a whole host of famous car guys – Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles and Jack Brabham amongst others. This is why they command such high prices – a simple formula… more»

Affordable Supercar: 49k Mile 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Let’s face it: the 1970s and 1980s were pretty miserable years if you were a performance car enthusiast. The horsepower of once potent vehicles dribbled out the exhaust, and the need to comply with evolving safety legislation added weight… more»

1-of-3 Rarity: 1993 Lister Corvette

I am beginning to wonder about rarity – plenty of super expensive sports cars and exotics which are 1 of 1, command ridiculous prices at auctions when on the other side of the coin there are run-of-the-mill economy boxes… more»

35k Mile 1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration Edition

Automotive styling is challenging, and many manufacturers have struggled to transform an existing Hardtop or Coupe model into a Convertible. Some cars carry the change well, while the word “ungainly” can be fairly applied to others. This 1996 Jaguar… more»

Project + Parts Car: 1960 Dodge Matador

Dodge began the 1960s with a whole new naming logic for its automobiles. Out were the Coronet, Custom, Custom Royal, and Lancer, and in were the Dart, Matador, and Polara. The Matador had a lower level of trim but… more»

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