Original Paint? 1974 International Scout II Traveltop 4×4

This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is shiny. The seller states that the SUV still wears its original paint and is powered by an inline 6 cylinder engine. The Scout II is listed for sale here on eBay and… more»

The Last Testarossa: 1996 Ferrari F512M

We often forget that the classic Ferrari Testarossa was, in many ways, a mass produced Ferrari if there ever was one. When Testarossa production ended, almost 10,000 cars had been produced. With its long lifespan relative to other Ferrari… more»

Grand National Alternative: Low-Mile 1986 Buick Regal

At first glance, this 1986 Buick Regal looks like a clean and tidy classic featuring a few cosmetic upgrades. However, digging below the surface reveals a point of difference. This Regal isn’t a product of the USA but rolled… more»

Ready To Cruise: 1973 Buick Century

The Century nameplate served Buick well for nearly 70 years. From 1973 to 1977, it was the mid-size offering using the new GM Colonnade A-body platform (pillarless sedans). This edition from 1973 looks to be in very good condition… more»

Just Out of the Barn: 1954 DeSoto Firedome

Chrysler’s DeSoto brand was still hanging in there in 1952 when the Firedome models were introduced. They would hold various positions in the DeSoto line-up, beginning with the top series through 1955. They were big, boxy-looking cars that would… more»

Wild 440-Powered 1971 Dodge Demon

The Dodge Demon debuted in 1971 as a companion to the compact Plymouth Duster. And, like the fastback Duster, a small-block performance model was offered, the Demon 340. Here we have a Demon 440, not something your Dodge dealer… more»

24k Miles? 1972 Mercury Monterey

During its nearly quarter-century of production, the Monterey served in different capacities for the Mercury brand, beginning as a top-of-the-line model when it was first introduced in 1950.  By 1972, it had fallen to the base status, where it… more»

Daily Driver? 1964 Ford Falcon Deluxe Wagon

The seller of this 1964 Ford Falcon Deluxe wagon was planning to give it a V8 engine transplant, but the car is so original that he has advertised it here on craigslist for $9800, hoping that a Falcon fan… more»

BF Auction: DKW Project Cars and Parts Collection

When you consider how difficult it is to begin restoring a project belonging to an obscure or otherwise extinct nameplate, it’s of little surprise that these orphan makes can be passed over for restoration. However, when you come across… more»

BF Auction: 1995 GMC Sonoma 4×4

Not wanting to lose market share to foreign-built compact trucks, GM decided to offer a smaller truck to compete. Their initial offering was the Chevy Luv, which was built by Isuzu, but import fees forced them to develop and… more»

BF Auction: 1960 Ford F100 Styleside 4×4

This 1960 Ford F100 Styleside is one of the last third-generation F100s built. It was optioned with the 292 cui V8 and 4-wheel drive. While the F150 gets all the attention these days, it was the F100 that kicked… more»

Consequences of Going Under Cover: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

While we have a lot of fun here at Barn Finds writing up all of these neat old classic vehicles, sometimes you run across a car that makes you want to cry.  It just hurts to see a vehicle… more»

Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron

With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»

Minor Dings and Scrapes: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While many enthusiasts aspire to own a pristine classic, there is something undeniably attractive about owning a tidy driver. Those cars offer a relaxed motoring experience because the owner doesn’t face the stress of an errant stone marring perfection… more»

Stalled Packard Project: 1953 Caribbean Convertible

1953 was the year that several automakers introduced elegant, full-sized luxury convertibles that featured both low-production and very high-prices. Some had fun and exotic names such as Fiesta, Eldorado, and in Packard’s case, Caribbean. I guess Packard figured that… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1967 Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-Type is one of the more fascinating vehicles from the classic scene. Even rough and rusty examples command impressive prices, while pristine examples can be six-figure vehicles. This 1967 E-Type is a survivor, and while it would… more»

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