Final Version of the Nine: 1953 Singer SM1500 4AD Roadster

During the 1930s, Singer ran an active race program, and it yearned to capitalize on the halo of its successes, not to mention cover the cost of frequent forays to tracks around the world. A sporty road car might… more»

1-of-275: 1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS 350

While the Australian and American muscle car scenes of the 1960s and early 1970s shared many characteristics, the cars produced Down Under were generally motivated by a different need. Companies like Holden, Ford, and Chrysler (Valiant) sought a double-edged… more»

Spain Garage Find: 1976 Lamborghini Urraco P250

These days, there really is no such thing as an “affordable” Ferrari or Lamborghini. It seems that increasingly, every new model is yet another range-topper. And while these cars have never been within reach of the every day enthusiast,… more»

Brabus Bruiser: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

In the world of vintage Mercedes-Benz products, the household name for modifications tend to be the company’s in-house tuner group, AMG. But plenty of aftermarket companies were in the mix as well, with a few stand-outs from across Europe… more»

Third Time Lucky? 1937 Morris Eight Series I Two-Seat Tourer

UPDATE 04/23/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, especially when the vehicle caters to a niche market. Such is the case with this 1937 Morris Eight Two-Seat Tourer. It is a rare little beast because even though the… more»

Third Time Around? 1978 Jeep Honcho J10

Yes, you’ve probably seen this same 1978 Jeep Honcho J10 before. We’ve featured it twice before here on Barn Finds, First in 2018 and most recently in January of this year. It apparently sold in 2018 but didn’t sell a… more»

1-of-2,183: 1932 NSU 501 OS

Although often recognized immediately for cars like the Prinze and ground-breaking Ro 80, NSU was, at one stage, the world’s largest producer of motorcycles. However, some models are rarer than others. Such is the case with the 1932 NSU… more»

Rat Rod Corvette? 1958 C1

It isn’t very often you see an early Corvette with a patina like this 1958 has. Since Corvettes are fiberglass, they don’t show layers of paint and primer over surface rust like other cars. This one was originally Silver… more»

No Reserve LT1: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

A red Corvette is one of those cars that instantly brings a smile to my face, every time I spot one.  It’s just one of those immediately recognizable American works of art that artists write songs about and people… more»

Forced Sale: 1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider

Being forced to part with a beloved project car before the build concludes is difficult. When the decision stems from significant health issues, the pill is more bitter and difficult to swallow. That is the case with this 1966… more»

Seamist Green Time Machine: 1972 Buick Electra 225

If you (and 10 of your closest friends) would like to float down the road in a plush, quiet, well-appointed Green Time Machine (that happens to be 227.9″ long), this remarkable survivor, a 1972 Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop,… more»

H-Code 340: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger

I’m guessing lots of folks view the 1970 Dodge Dart as more or less a grocery getter, and in its base form that’s probably not an unfair assumption, as many of these came with 4 doors and a slant… more»

Notchback 5-Speed: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

We can sometimes find a listing lacking for details when writing up certain classic cars and trucks, but there are also select models where no further details are necessarily needed. The Fox body Mustang is a known quantity in… more»

VW Rival: 1959 Auto Union 1000 Sedan

Auto Union was formed in the 1930s from the combination of four companies – Audi, Horch, DKW, and Wanderer. After WWII, only the DKW nameplate survived; the other brands were shelved until better times arrived. The company competed with… more»

Patina Lovers! 1947 GMC EC-102 Pickup

Deciding which path to follow with a project build can be challenging, especially for a candidate like this 1947 GMC EC-102 Pickup. It wears a consistent coat of surface corrosion, but its solid nature makes it a prime candidate… more»

Turbo Surprise! 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Nothings says “pile in the convertible; we’re going for ice cream!” like a full-sized American two-door drop-top from the ’50s to ’70s, and this white whale in Attleboro, Massachusetts certainly looks ready for a leisurely cruise to the ice… more»

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