400-Equipped Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

If you’ve been in the market for an early F-Body project, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird seems to tick several of the right boxes, not the least being it’s a first-year model.  Sporting a droptop is also an appealing feature,… more»

Subcompact Star: 1976 Pontiac Astre

Pontiac’s 1976 brochure states: “Our goal for the 1976 Astre was to come up with a little car you can feel at home in.” This example checks that box for me, for a whole host of reasons. I found… more»

Price Dropped: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series III

If we asked our UK readers to assemble a list of the ten most iconic vehicles to roll off a British production line, many of those lists would include a Land Rover of some description. These classics aren’t fast… more»

Desert Driver: 1979 Porsche 911 Targa

This 1979 Porsche 911 Targa is an interesting assortment of pieces, and it’s delightfully driver-quality in its condition. It looks like it could be a Euro-spec car but I’m not entirely sure; it has one amber rear turn signal… more»

W72 400 4-Speed: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Red is a great color on performance cars and that is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It is located in Enid, Oklahoma and is being auctioned on eBay. Currently the bids have topped $15,600 but for… more»

Bush Find: 1979 MG MGB GT

“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.” Okay, it won’t be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, but you’ll find a 1979 MGB GT. This sad little classic spent years in its current location,… more»

BF Exclusive: 1971 Jeep Wagoneer 360 V8

Sold new in the Pacific Northwest, which is my favorite place in the U.S. to find preserved vehicles, this 1971 Jeep Wagoneer J-100 appears to be rock solid after spending time in Oregon, Washington, South Carolina, and Virginia before… more»

33k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT Brougham

The 1979 model year marked the end of Ford’s Ranchero range. There have been rumors that the company is considering reviving the badge and concept, but nothing concrete has seen the light of day. Therefore, buyers must turn to… more»

Garage-Stored Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The challenge for some buyers is to locate a classic that has been sheltered from the worst that Mother Nature can throw at it. That minimizes the chances of rust or UV damage, and such cars are out there… more»

Easy Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the guest of honor was its Trans Am. A decade had passed since the iconic pony car first graced showroom floors, and the company thought it was fitting to release a 10th… more»

Monster Fire Truck! 1950s Seagrave Ride Truck

Most of the classics featured at Barn Finds fit neatly into a specific category. We see muscle cars, pony cars, sports cars, exotics, and station wagons. However, pigeon-holing this 1950s Seagrave Fire Truck is impossible. It is undoubtedly a… more»

Project or Parts? 1976 Ford Bronco

The classic world is sometimes a strange place. It is easy to understand why certain vehicles perform consistently over decades, but others are harder to explain. A Corvette or Camaro will almost invariably gain attention because those cars have… more»

Recent Repaint: 1973 Volkswagen Thing

I read an interview with an executive from the automotive industry who stated that one of the most challenging aspects of vehicle development is devising a name for the new model destined for the showroom floor. Invoking an emotional… more»

Missing Cylinder Head Screw: 1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1

Giorgetto Giugiaro went to work at Fiat’s Special Vehicles Division at seventeen – mostly likely younger than many of us were when we purchased our first car. Fiat ignored his design work, so he approached Bertone, who sold one… more»

The Living Room Lambo: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

We’ve all had the occasion to be slightly protective of our vehicular pride and joy. I have routinely crammed four cars into a traditional two car garage in the interest of protecting as many of them as I can… more»

Movie Taxi Prop: 1975 Chevrolet Nova

One of the best-selling cars built by Chevrolet in the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy II/Nova. The car got a major redesign in 1968, and – from then through 1972 – it would be a best-seller. Things got… more»

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