5-Speed Pagoda: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

The seller of this Mercedes-Benz W113 “Pagoda” has experienced some challenges lately that are forcing the sale of this partially restored example, which is notable for being a rare 5-speed manual example. An unfortunate barn fire has shifted priorities… more»

Police Package: 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1

The Chevrolet Caprice is known for many things: long-lived, comfortable, and available with Corvette-grade power in later years. But it was also a staple of the American landscape, used for livery and police services for years. It seems that… more»

A Good Investment? 41,000-Mile 1968 Buick Riviera GS

Being the owner of a 1963 Riviera, I have a certain bias toward Buick’s fabulous halo car. If you’ve been watching the big auctions lately, you may have noticed that values of the 1965 Riviera GS in particular are… more»

One Owner, No Reserve: 1990 Volvo 240

The Volvo 240 is what you see in the dictionary when looking up the meaning of the word “venerable.” It is the epitome of a classic European sedan that will never excite you but will still put a smile… more»

Major Price Drop: Cheap 1980 Triumph TR7

UPDATE 07/29/2024: Sometimes, persistence can be important when attempting to send a classic to a new home. Such is the case with this 1980 Triumph TR7. It represented very affordable drop-top motoring at $5,995 the first time we saw… more»

Factory Fuel Injection: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0

One of the few Porsches left that hasn’t become an absolute rocketship value-wise is the mid-engined 914. Of course, there are obvious reasons for that, stemming from the fact that this has always been considered an entry level model, and its… more»

400/6-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO

If a classic muscle car is on your shopping list but originality isn’t a key selection criterion, this 1967 Pontiac GTO deserves a close look. The seller holds documentation confirming it is the real deal, but the upgrades performed… more»

Weekend Fun! New Build 1929 Ford Model A House Car

The concept of a house on a car is almost as old as the car itself. The oldest-known “house car” is a 1914 Model T caravan commissioned by a British family; its chassis was lengthened and its body was… more»

One Of Only 500! 1976 Bradley GT II

One of the interesting things about Barn Finds is that I stumble upon various models I had long forgotten about, only to be reawakened with an, “Oh yeah, I remember those”.  Today’s discovery, courtesy of Tony P. is one… more»

Needs Batteries… 1999 Corbin Sparrow EV

This 1999 Corbin Sparrow has a few things going against it as far as being a popular Barn Finds car/motorcycle/trike/whatever-it-is. It’s an EV, and it’s not lost on the masses that Barn Finds readers, in general, aren’t just apathetic… more»

One-Family-Owned! 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4

This 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4 is the equivalent of a unicorn carrying two politicians reaching across the aisle on their way to the we’ve-finally-achieved-world-peace celebration. It’s rare, maybe even rarer than any of those other things, for sure… more»

Mmm Butterscotch! 1972 Imperial LeBaron

Fuselage luxury reached its pinnacle in Chrysler Corporation’s elegant fourth-generation Imperial. This 1972 Imperial LeBaron four-door hardtop shines in what looks like Sun Fire Yellow. The claimed 66,000 mile all-original classic shows well inside and out. Mmm; butterscotch. I… more»

SSP Project: 1986 Ford Mustang LX

One of my favorite muscle cars is the Special Service Package, or SSP, Fox body Mustangs. This just seems like a car from a different era that wasn’t all that long ago but is still a time we won’t… more»

Plain Jane Project: Four-Speed 1982 Jeep Wagoneer

Almost as timeless as Michelangelo’s frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is Brooks Stevens’s long-lasting Jeep Wagoneer. In production with few stylistic changes for almost 30 years, the Wagoneer looks better every year. This one departs a… more»

All-American Project Truck: 1969 GMC C1500 Pickup

The seller of this GMC truck calls it a “real slice of Americana,” and it’s hard to disagree. Before it can cruise the American road again, however, it’s going to need some rehabilitation. Are you up to the challenge?… more»

Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1

The Studebaker Avanti market has grown confusing. Three vintage versions are available – the R1 which is normally aspirated, the R2 with a supercharger, and the rare R3 – bored out and also supercharged. While we almost never see… more»

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