Arkansas Shop Find: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

It’s always amazing to see a long-parked barn find come back to life, regardless of make or model. Knowing an engine that been sitting dormant for decades and can still fire up with some coaxing is a testament to… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1979 Datsun 810 Coupe

I have a great affection for older cars produced by Nissan and Datsun. When I consider the staggering array of vehicles I have owned since I first slipped behind the wheel, nine have worn Nissan and/or Datsun badges. That… more»

28k Original Miles: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary

There was a party being held at Pontiac in 1984. After all, the company was celebrating fifteen years since the launch of its iconic Trans Am. What better way to celebrate the occasion than to release a special edition?… more»

Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1968 Ford Mustang GT

Occasionally, a classic appears on our desks at Barn Finds, where identifying its strongest attribute is challenging. Such is the case with this 1968 Mustang GT. It features one of the most desirable engines offered that year, has a… more»

One-Owner Restoration: 1972 Datsun 240Z

The Japanese motor industry was one of the fastest evolving during the second half of the twentieth century. The early post-war years saw it producing slower and heavier copies of cars designed by European manufacturers, but by the 1960s,… more»

Stately And Original: 1964 Imperial Crown

This! A 1964 Imperial Crown is one of the first cars that I can recall that really caught my attention. Yeah, it’s an odd one for a “car kid” to latch on to and I’m not sure why. I… more»

Dusty Red Ragtop: 1948 Chrysler Convertible

Doesn’t this look like the quintessential barn find? A stylish 1948 Chrysler Convertible with just the right amount of dust and patina on its faded red paint and tan canvas top. The listing by the seller as a “1948… more»

Fuelie Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet introduced its sports car, the Corvette, in 1953. But it wouldn’t be until 1955 that a V8 engine was offered. Two years after that, fuel injection was added as an option, enabling horsepower to approach or exceed one… more»

A “Temple on Wheels:” 1989 Nissan President Hearse

I don’t know about you, but I had never heard of a Nissan President. Nissan introduced their expensive, flagship, top-of-the-line luxury vehicle in 1965, some two years ahead of its rival, Toyota, and their Century luxury vehicle. At the… more»

America’s First Luxury SUV: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Today, you can chose from a slew of large, luxury SUV’s. But 40 years ago, this was the only luxury SUV on the market. I’ve always liked these Grand Wagoneers (a great name by the way) that had an… more»

International 5-Speed! 1991 Oldsmobile Calais

Things had certainly changed at Oldsmobile by 1991 – but then they had changed for everyone in the automobile biz by that point. The Doctor’s sales leviathan, the rear-wheel drive Cutlass/Cutlass Supreme had gone away and Cutlass was now… more»

12k Mile Survivor: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Built between 1938 and 2003, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the world’s most recognizable vehicles. That’s because of its shape and more than 21.5 million were built across the globe. They came into… more»

Japanese Pony Car? 1973 Toyota Celica ST

The Celica might be thought of as Toyota’s version of the original Ford Mustang, with its sporty long hood/short deck proportions and 2+2 seating. Its name was an iteration of the Latin word “coelica” which meant celestial or heavenly…. more»

Partial Pasha: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

Reviled from the beginning by Porsche cognoscenti, the 924 defied its critics by selling well. The model emerged in 1976 after a rather long gestation generated by a joint venture between Volkswagen and Porsche. Volkswagen terminated its involvement in… more»

Stepside Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet C-10

The seller of this awesome 1976 Chevrolet C-10 freely admits that the original decals, courtesy of the factory Sport stripe package, were a big reason for buying the truck. I wholeheartedly endorse this approach, as silly as it seems,… more»

Low Mileage Coupe: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

If you want a sure-fire way to make a W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz more attractive, delete two doors. The coupe-bodied Benzes are a fair bit prettier than its sedan counterpart, especially with the disappearing B-pillar that helps to create a truly… more»

Barn Finds