Recent Features

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 Auction: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup

If you visit any new car lot these days, you will find a sea of pickup trucks, but you aren’t likely to find any that come in roadster form quite like this 1929 Ford. This pickup is from an… more»

The Mariachi: 1982 Ford B-150 Carryall

When it comes to automobiles, every market and part of the world has its own interests and needs. This has led to car manufacturers offering models catered to specific markets, some of which are pretty interesting and rarely seen… more»

Abandoned 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

I’m sure every one of us here has that one car we just dream of finding in a barn one day! Well, for BF Reader and star of Restored, Lance B, that dream recently came true. In the most… more»

Red Bull F1 Tribute: 1989 Lamborghini Countach Replica

After having looked at a lot of Lamborghini replicas over the years, I’m honestly not usually very impressed with them. Typically, they just vaguely look like the real thing and are poorly put together. Don’t get me wrong, I… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427/4-Speed

The late ‘60s were truly the pinnacle of American Muscle Cars, with every manufacturer fighting for the title of offering the fastest and most powerful cars. While there were lots of great options to choose from, there’s little doubt… more»

BF Auction: 1930 Ford Model A Pickup

Finding the full history of even just a 10-year-old car isn’t always possible, so having the detailed history of a 93-year-old vehicle is downright astonishing. This 1930 Ford Model A Pickup comes with its history written out all the… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Geneva Wood 14′ Runabout

Location: Junction City, Kansas Engine: Corsair Navigator Outboard Registration: KA-25-P In the 1950’s there were countless American manufacturers trying to meet the demand for boats. While many worked with the then-new fiberglass, some focused on wooden construction. Today, you don’t… more»

BF Auction: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340

UPDATE – The seller has added a new video of the car running. Be sure to take a look at it below! By 1974, most of the iconic Muscle cars had gone away. Between emission laws and rising fuel… more»

21k Mile: Rare 1979 TVR Taimar

A number of years ago, we had the interesting opportunity of rescuing a TVR Tasmin. It proved to be one of the most interesting and challenging projects we’ve ever taken on. Honestly, I’d do it all over again if… more»

BF Auction: 1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the extra sunroof assembly, glass, shades, lift arms, and motors that are also included in the sale of the car. UPDATE – The seller has provided a CarFax for the car,… more»

Barn Find Garage Update: 1977 MGB Roadster

We’ve got so many projects currently going on at the Barn Finds Garage that I said no more new ones until a few have been completed. Well, Jesse drug home another derelict, but this is one that we have… more»

BF Auction: 1952 MG TD

Over its nearly 20-year run, MG’s T-Type saw a number of updates and improvements. The TD was the fourth iteration and saw a number of changes that made it a more comfortable and easier-to-use car. While some didn’t like… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Triumph TR4

If you’ve been on the hunt for a great British Sports Car, the Triumph TR4 is a great option. They are comfortable, offer solid performance, and are easy to work on. This example is being offered by a British… more»

BF Auction: 1958 MGA Roadster

In the world of British Sports cars, you can’t get much more iconic than the MGA. Its lovely styling, simplicity, and agile handling made it an instant hit for MG. This example is part of a collection of classic… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Opel GT

UPDATE – The seller found a spare dash panel and some other trim items for the car, which will be included with it. A photo of the parts has been added to the bottom of the photo gallery. Also,… more»

BF Auction: 1960 Imperial Crown

Of all the designs to debut for the 1960 model year, the Imperial Crown might just be the most radical and impressive. The Imperial line was Chrysler’s pinnacle of luxury and they really were impressive machines, but clearly, they… more»