Diesel Flatbed Find: 1980 Mercedes-Benz L-1116

As I’ve shared before, I have a mild fascination with old Mercedes-Benz trucks. I still want to own an old Unimog someday, and as much as it pains me to admit this, I also want this yard-find 1980 L-1116… more»

582 Hemi Powered! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere

One look at the enormous hood scoop suggests there might be more to this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere than meets the eye. Thankfully, looks aren’t deceptive because lurking below the sleek panels and sparkling paint is a Hemi that promises… more»

Rare First Year: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley

Gauging the relative rarity of some classics can be challenging, although the frequency with which they cross our desks at Barn Finds seems to be a reasonable guide for domestic models. That brings me to this 1954 Mercury Monterey… more»

Garage Kept: 1975 Pontiac Ventura

Cars evolved tremendously from the 1960s into the 1970s, and not always in a good direction. The Pontiac Ventura emerged in 1960, sharing a platform with the Catalina. Its stylish horizontal fins, graceful hard top, and beefy V8 struck… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 Estate

Dealer special orders are nothing new, with those cars typically used as bait to entice potential customers through showroom doors. However, this 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Estate is slightly different because the dealer ordered it as the tow vehicle… more»

30k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice followed shortly after Ford introduced the LTD, an upgrade to the Galaxie 500. With a higher trim level, the Caprice was an Impala at heart and could be equipped with the same engines, although a V8… more»

No Reserve Rag Top: 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two

Hubba-Hubba! A red, 1955 Cadilac Series 62 convertible – it doesn’t get much better than that. The seller tells us that it’s not perfect – not a show car, but still, it makes a big statement just as it… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

This was a very nice Alfa Romeo… until a fateful day a few weeks ago. The body had no major rust, and the paint looked great. It had been parked for a while, but I had big plans for… more»

28,400 Mile Subcompact: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom

One of the reasons that General Motors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 10, 2009, is that they took customer loyalty for granted.  The company spent decades building up the brand identity of its divisions and then diluted that… more»

Out of the Barn: 1973 Buick Electra 225

Buick introduced the Electra in 1959 as its top-of-the-line model. The 225 designation was added as a nod to the length of the vehicle – at least 225 inches. This 1973 edition has been in the barn for more… more»

Affordable Sports Car: 1979 MGB Roadster

The MGB was the replacement for the MGA and was built by British Motor Corp. and its successor from 1962 to 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster which later expanded to include a coupe, and its variants had… more»

Cheap V8 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan

This 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan has a known history, with the seller purchasing the car from the original owner’s son. It appears to have been used sparingly, with the odometer showing what is claimed to be 23,970 genuine… more»

Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega

With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»

Rare 1953 Chrysler Hemi V8 Cutaway

To show off their new hemispherical combustion chamber V8 engines, we’re told Chrysler built three cutaway models in 1953 for display to the public and media. And, we’re further informed that only one was constructed to have moving parts… more»

Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

In 1969, the Chevy Camaro had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 for the second time in three years. To celebrate the occasion, Chevy built 3,675 replica convertibles with SS and RS equipment and badging,… more»

Slightly Updated: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible

The first thing you probably noticed about this 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible are the 15″ OZ Racing wheels in place of the stock 14″ steel wheels and wheel covers that would have been on this car. Luckily for… more»