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About Joshua Mortensen

As the Managing Editor and co-founder of Barn Finds, I spend my days tracking down finds to feature, helping our team of writers perfect their articles, and provide sellers with guidance on how best to find a good home for their classic. In what little spare time I have, I spend it wrenching in the Barn Finds Garage.

BF Auctions Ending Soon! Week Of August 14th

We’ve got some great auctions ending this week! Be sure to take a look at each via the links below and don’t forget to click the “Watch” button to get alerts on each one.

No Reserve: 1981 Fiat Spider 2000

Of all the Italian Sports cars, the Fiat 124 Spider is without a doubt the most underappreciated. The styling was handled by Pininfarina and the twin-cam engine was designed by Aurelio Lampredi. Fiat’s image here in the States likely… more»

BF Auction: 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

UPDATE – Photos of the spare parts have been added to the listing. Not mentioned in the listing, but included with the car is an exhaust header, oil cooler kit, set of vintage air cleaners, the original steering wheel,… more»

BF Auction: 1997 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed 4×4

This 1997 Ford F-250 is quite an interesting and rare find with all the right options. To start with, it’s an XLT 4×4 and is equipped with the 7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel V8. If that isn’t enough to… more»

Make An Offer: 1969 Ford Cobra Torino 428CJ

The seller of this Ford real-deal barn find has decided to offer it with a $16,000 asking price or best offer. It’s a desirable find, as it isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Ford Torino. No, this is a Cobra Torino,… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

When Ford’s Mustang debuted, no one could have imagined just how incredibly well the car would do, but other manufacturers knew Ford was working on a new sporty compact. While Chrysler was on a tight budget at the time,… more»

Make An Offer: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

The seller of this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 has owned it for the past 47 years, but some 30 years ago, it stopped running so they parked it. Fast forward to today and it’s still sitting, waiting for someone to… more»

Updated Looks: 1974 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

It’s honestly incredible how little the Porsche 911 actually changed from 1964 to 1998. Sure, things changed both mechanically and cosmetically, but the core structure of the 911 saw very few changes throughout this time period. So little changed… more»

Rare Fiberglass Find: 1957 Devin Body

It isn’t every day that you come across something so unusual and rare that you just want it, no matter if it makes sense to take on. This Devin body might just be one of those finds that’s going… more»

BF Auction: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7

Sometimes it’s hard to let go of a classic simply because it’s such a well-maintained example that you know you won’t be able to easily replace. That’s the case for this beautiful 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7. Before going any… more»

1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Convertible With Curtiss Aerocar Trailer!

As impressive as modern RVs are, I can’t help but feel that this unique pair would make for the most interesting and impressive way of traveling the country. This 1936 Pierce-Arrow 1245 Convertible Coupe is an exquisite machine, with… more»

Steve McQueen’s 1951 Allard J2X

Alright, so this find isn’t exactly a barn find, but this 1951 Allard J2X was owned by Steve McQueen! The fact that it’s an Allard J2X alone makes it worth a read, but add in the McQueen factor and… more»

Rare 4-Speed Equipped 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk!

Here’s one you don’t see often, a Studebaker GT Hawk! While Studebaker built a number of Hawks, between the various models, the final run of cars wasn’t produced in large numbers. The GT Hawk debuted in 1962, with just… more»

Sport Wagon: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

There’s no doubt that Chevrolet’s Corvette is cool, but let’s be honest, they aren’t all that practical. Now, I get that practicality isn’t all that high on most Corvette owner’s priority list, but there are times when you wish… more»

Behind The Barn Find: 1964 Land Rover Series IIA

When it comes to 4x4s, Land Rover’s Series of trucks is an icon around the globe. They are simple, rugged, and seriously capable off-roads. Unfortunately, they are prone to serious rust issues and getting difficult to find here in… more»

Classic Project: 1953 MG TD

When I think of the quintessential British sports car, the MG T-Series is often the first car that comes to mind. Their styling is iconic, the mechanics are robust, and the driving experience is uniquely British. With a little… more»