Straight and Honest: 1938 Oldsmobile Coupe Project

Spotted on Facebook Marketplace in Gilroy, California, this 1938 Oldsmobile coupe is one of those rare prewar survivors that’s managed to stay straight and intact, despite not being very pretty these days, through the decades. Priced at $4,299, the… more»

One Owner Project: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

The 1969 Cadillac de Ville received some fresh styling details that made it present more like an Eldorado than before, such as new front fenders and extended quarters, making an already massive car appear even longer.  These were quite… more»

Celebrity Owned Survivor: 1971 Ford Thunderbird

We’ve featured several cars on Barn Finds over the years that were once owned by celebrities, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about whether or not that factor bears any importance regarding their… more»

Solid Start: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project Car

For fans of classic Japanese sports cars, this 1974 Datsun 260Z project listed on craigslist in Elk River might be a great place to start. The seller is asking $5,000 and describes it as a mostly solid car that’s… more»

Behemoth Bumpers! 1974 Mercury Comet V8 GT

Bumpers! All I see when surveying this exceedingly clean 1974 Mercury Comet is bumpers. OK, now that I’ve got that out of the way, let’s take a more serious look at Mercury’s “me-too” compact. Posting quite a visual statement… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth GTX

While this 1969 Plymouth GTX could easily create some interest in the Mopar community, it might also catch the eyes of horticulture fans, as this one’s been sitting long enough for a large amount of foliage to develop on… more»

Historic Survivor: 1950 Dodge Power Wagon RadLab Fire Apparatus

Now listed on eBay, this 1950 Dodge Power Wagon carries one of the most fascinating backstories you’ll ever see attached to one of these iconic trucks. According to the seller, this particular Power Wagon was originally purchased new by… more»

Just Add Paint? 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8

If you’re looking for an early Ford Mustang to drive with some TLC or to restore back to its former glory, could this be the one? We suspect it was a barn find because of the combination of parts… more»

Worth Fixing? 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T

With all the exciting muscle cars that were available just a decade earlier, by 1980, extra trim and additional cosmetic pieces were more of the defining norm instead of hefty powerplants.  The Aspen typically fell into the category of… more»

Update: Reduced $10,000! Nicely Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird

UPDATE – I wrote about this ravishing red ’55 Thunderbird back in August, but it’s back again and with the priced dropped $10,000. Nothing has changed in regards to the car’s description or photographs from the August ad. It’s… more»

Unfinished Drop-Top Project: 1964 Plymouth Fury

Lore has it that Chrysler downsized their full-sized Plymouths and Dodges in 1962 on a rumor that Chevrolet had plans to do the same. Keyhole listeners got it wrong as Chevy was instead gearing up to add a second… more»

Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500

This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»

One of 546: 1988 Bimota YB6

Over the past year, I dipped a toe into sport bike ownership. I do think motorcycles are the ultimate expression of road-going performance; sadly, my lifestyle doesn’t allow for learning how to ride and being a safe rider in… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible

Up for auction now on Barn Finds is this 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible, a well-sorted example of Mazda’s rotary-powered sports car that’s been kept in great shape and thoughtfully maintained. It’s being offered from Mooresville, North Carolina, showing 147,825… more»

Black Beauty: 1984 Buick Grand National

There’s a Buick-Cadillac-GMC dealership within walking distance of my house, and while I’m a dyed-in-the-wool fan of 1950s and ’60s Buicks, nothing currently on the lot makes me turn around to take another look, as pleasant as those SUVs… more»

Swapped and Sorted: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser with 2UZ-FE Power

Listed now on eBay, this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser stands out as a thoughtfully upgraded and carefully maintained example of Toyota’s legendary 80-Series SUV. It’s being sold by a private owner, carries a clean Florida title, and comes with… more»

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