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About Josh

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 Auction: No Reserve 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Between emission regulations, higher fuel costs, and safety mandates of the 1970s, Pontiac’s leadership decided the Grand Prix needed to shift to a more intermediate-sized car with more emphasis on comfort. That doesn’t mean they didn’t still try to… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle

You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»

BF Exclusive: 1981 Dodge Colt Custom Twin Stick

If you’ve looked at new cars recently, it’s not uncommon for them to be advertised as having 7, 8, or even 9-speed transmissions. It might seem novel to have so many gears, but it’s hardly new. While you wouldn’t… more»

Make An Offer: 1965 Daimler V8 2.5

Daimler is Britain’s oldest automotive manufacturer and was once one of the country’s premier brands. They were even the official automobile of choice for the British Royal Family. These days, many of you may not be aware that the… more»

BF Auction: 1983 Ford Bronco 4×4

About eight years ago, the seller of this Bronco purchased it and drove it home. Once it was home, they began the task of restoring it. After several years of hard work, the engine had been rebuilt, the body… more»

BF Exclusive: 2002 BMW Z3 2.5 Roadster

We’ve really come to appreciate the BMW Z3 in recent years. They offer impressive performance, are easy to work on, comfortable, and are a blast to drive. Calling it a gentleman’s Miata is quite accurate. While they have proven… more»

BF Auction: Hot Wheels Collection

For many of us, our love of automobiles began with Hot Wheels. They could go anywhere your imagination could take you! Sure, we eventually grew out of our pretend cars and into full-size ones, but those fond memories seem… more»

BF Auction: 1987 VW Sandrail

It never ceases to amaze how versatile the air-cooled VW Beetle platform is. It’s moved millions of people around as basic transportation, been the basis for countless kit cars, and just about everything in between. While it doesn’t use… more»

BF Auction: 1979 MGB Roadster

Now that summer is officially started, it’s the perfect time of year to hit the road in a convertible! While there are lots of great options out there, this MGB Roadster might be the one for you! Rubber bumper… more»

BF Auction: 1977 GMC Sierra C15

The classic truck market is unique! While we all love a classic vehicle, trucks have the added benefit of being more functional. There’s nothing stopping you from running to the store in your vintage Mustang or Tri-Five Chevy, but… more»

BF Exclusive: 1958 Cadillac Extended Trunk Sedan

I have to applaud Kenny, the seller of this Cadillac! After we listed it for him, he read the comments and reached out, asking for guidance on how to present the car more effectively. I’ve had several great conversations… more»

BF Auction: 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT

Chevrolet offered some form of the Impala from 1957 until 2021, an impressive run by any measure. This ninth-generation Impala has covered just 51k miles since new and is in immaculate condition. Finding any 15+ year old car with… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1964 Honda CB160

For the past few years, this 1964 Honda CB160 has been parked in the Barn Finds Office. We bought it with plans of getting it back on the road, but we never got around to it. Plus, it looks… more»

BF Auction: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed

As cool as classic trucks are, driving a 77-year-old truck in modern traffic isn’t always the best idea. They tend to be rather slow, and modern drivers aren’t necessarily looking for the small tail lights found on many vintage… more»

BF Success Story: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

We recently received a message from BF Auctions Alumni Tom B, also known as RedBaran, about his 1966 Volkswagen Beetle, which he won in September 2024. Reading his message put a massive smile on my face, so I just had to… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MK3

This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK3 has been parked since 1999 and needs to be put back on the road. The MK3 is considered by many to be the ultimate iteration of the Big Healey, boasting a well-appointed interior, enhanced… more»

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