One of the greatest challenges when writing for Barn Finds is resisting the urge to park many of the featured vehicles in our garages. Regular readers know my preference for originality, but there is something about this 1975 Cadillac… more»
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Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Choosing to part with a beloved classic is never easy. However, when the vehicle has clocked forty-five years of active service and you have been its custodian since Day One, the stakes are raised to a far higher level…. more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Fiberfab Banshee
We’re no strangers to unfinished projects at Barn Finds, with some showing greater promise than others. However, when it is a kit car, opinions can be divided. This 1965 Fiberfab Banshee is a perfect example of the breed. The… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Wagon 283 V8
Those who know me know that I like to try to nail down a vehicle’s factory color, something that most likely doesn’t matter to most people. I don’t sit around all day wearing an ascot and velvet smoking jacket… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap 1974 Buick Century Regal Colonnade
Buick made the Colonnade Century line for only a handful of model years, 1973 through 1977. They’re such an “iconic” design that it’s hard to believe they’ve been out of production for almost five decades now. The seller of… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Survivor Edition: 1988 Pontiac Bonneville
OK, this 1988 Pontiac Bonneville SE (or Bo-Nev-O-Lee as it was often pronounced in the D.C. area back in the ’80s) is a rather un-barn findy kind of car – in other words maybe not you would expect to… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Incredible Estate Find: 1978 Toyota Long Bed
Located in impossibly beautiful St. George, Utah, this 1978 Toyota Long Bed Deluxe Truck (the Hilux name had gone away a couple of years earlier for North America) is one incredible pickup. It’s originally a California truck and the… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Super Sedan: 415 HP 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12
To appreciate Volkswagen’s $100k+ Phaeton, you need to understand the Autobahn. Well before the Eisenhower Interstates, Germany built multi-lane limited-access highways with no speed limits. Survival on the autobahn means you can floor even the humblest well-maintained German car… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
31K-Mile Barn Find: 1954 Ford F-250
This 1954 Ford F-250 is said to have been with the same family since they bought it new. They say that was 69 years ago so I’m assuming the current owner has purchased it within the last year, since… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
For the 1968 model, the Chevrolet El Camino got a fresh new look, which included a slight stretch in length from the previous year. The Chevy also grew in its cool-factor potential as well, as ’68 was the first… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
5-Speed E9: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS
Have you ever lost the energy to restore a car, even if it was a fundamentally good car underneath with the right equipment? I’ve been down that road (more on that later) and it sure seems like the seller… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Triple-Black Survivor: 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
I am typically not a huge fan of cars wearing Black paint, but when an owner selects Triple-Black with sparkling chrome, classics of that type are often irresistible. This 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is a perfect example of that… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Luxurious JDM Import: 1997 Toyota Celsior
Toyota launched Lexus as its luxury marque in 1989, following a path pursued by manufacturers like Ford and General Motors. Interestingly, the company didn’t start using the Lexus badge on its domestic models until 2006. Therefore, this 1997 Celsior… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A Real GS? 1969 Buick Riviera
The 1969 model was one of the best-selling Rivieras of all time; it wasn’t until 1984 that its production total of 52,872 was broken. Of that total, about 10 percent had the GS Handling Option, and this appears to… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Porsche 356 Engine: 1963 Devin D
After spending the first half of his life immersed in automobiles in one way, shape, or form, Bill Devin founded Devin Enterprises in 1954 to make fiberglass-bodied race cars. The first car was launched after he sold his Ferrari… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Parked For Years: 1940 Ford Tudor
Our greatest asset at Barn Finds is undoubtedly our readers. Without you, we simply don’t exist. You read our work, praise our success, and correct us when we make glaring mistakes. We always appreciate your input and enjoy featuring… more»
