Rare Color Combo: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

When it comes to the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz models, you’d be forgiven if you don’t get particularly excited when one comes up for grabs. However, there’s an important distinction that must be made, and here it is: because they are… more»

Clean Cartier Edition: 1985 Lincoln Town Car

Here’s a car you used to see everywhere but is now surprisingly hard to find. In general, the Lincoln Town Car appears to have disappeared from the road, especially the first generation models like this one. This particular example… more»

1-of-50: 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter

It is easy for some classics to fall into a specific category, but others pose a more significant challenge. Such is the case with this 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter. It is part muscle car and part kit car…. more»

Long-Term Owner: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

You know you’re talking about a special car when the description includes the chassis number – as in, “Targa Florio class-winner, chassis 3413…”, or here on eBay, where we are entertaining “Mercedes-Benz …  chassis 5500733…” This car is a… more»

Dealer Modified: 1979 Datsun 620 4×4 Pickup

Dealer-installed equipment is nothing new, although it is typically confined to comfort or cosmetic enhancements. This 1979 Datsun 620 Pickup breaks the rules, featuring a four-wheel drive system fitted by the dealer. The vehicle should be a competent off-roader,… more»

440 Included: 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite

Transforming a relatively mild-mannered classic into a high-performance muscle car is pretty tempting, although the costs involved will be too prohibitive for some enthusiasts. However, this 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite will give its new owner a head start. It… more»

Running But Rusty: 1980 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle

I always admire a seller who is candid about the classic they are trying to shift to a new home. Viewing the vehicle through rose-colored glasses is easy, but listing its various faults and shortcomings can be difficult without… more»

Needs Love: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that runs and drives. It allows the new owner to immediately indulge in the classic motoring experience, tackling its restoration as time, circumstances, and, more critically, their budget allows…. more»

Wrecked Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE

Dodge got into the “pony car” market rather late – five years after the Ford Mustang set the industry on its ear. This 1970 edition checks a lot of boxes: R/T, SE, 383 V8, and Plum Crazy paint (though… more»

1974 Rokon Trail-Breaker Mark IV Automatic

We have seen a few Rokon 2WD motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the last few years, but no Trail-Breaker Mark IV models. These are the old-school Rokons, yet they had an important difference in having an automatic transmission…. more»

Limited Edition Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1978, the Corvette was pretty long in the tooth.  With a chassis that was little changed from the 1963 model and a body design that debuted in 1968, the Corvette was steadily updated but slowly became a joke… more»

No Reserve: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project

There’s no fair answer for which year of the C1 generation Corvette is the finest, as many different factors plus accounting for personal tastes would need to be considered.  However, If I had to pick a favorite, the 1958… more»

1972 Rupp Ruppster Baja 230 Mini-DuneBuggy

“Fun Machines For Fun People” was one of Rupp’s mottos in the early-1970s and they sure made a wide variety of fun machines. I’m partial to two-wheelers and their mini-bikes were and still are great, but something like this… more»

Rocket Rag Top: 1969 Oldsmobile 98

Usually covering an Oldsmobile on BF means a 442, a Toronado, maybe a standard Cutlass, but a Ninety-Eight? Not so much so. Throw in the top-down feature, and now you have something really interesting – large and in charge… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible

Occasionally, a classic will appear on my desk, leaving me in awe at what its owner has created. Such is the case with this 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible. From its sparkling paint to its spotless interior and potent… more»

47k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

We’ve recently seen a few promising Camaros cross our desks at Barn Finds, but it is safe to say that Second Generation examples have been under-represented. This 1980 Z28 goes some way to addressing the shortfall as an original… more»