327/4-Speed Project: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

Instead of finding either a wreck in deleterious condition or a fully restored trailer queen or a pristine survivor, today’s find is none of those. It is a desirable 1965 Chevrolet El Camino that is on its way to… more»

Series 62 Barn Find: 1962 Cadillac Convertible

The listing for this 1962 Cadillac Series 62 convertible opens up with, “One of the most beautiful convertibles Cadillac ever produced“. Being a visual person, it’s hard to see that vision under all of the dirt but let’s not… more»

1951 Kaiser Deluxe Coupe Barn Find

This 1951 Kaiser Deluxe two-door sedan, known as a Club Coupe, is the first Kaiser-Frazer product that I have covered for Barn Finds, they just don’t surface that often so I’m thrilled to come across a rather intact example…. more»

440 4-Speed? 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

I covered this car about a year and a half ago, and since that time, it has moved outdoors and the price has been raised $4,000, hmmm… OK, let’s look again. The devil is always in the details and… more»

Matching Numbers? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

Yes, that does sound a bit disingenuous but it is a true statement. It is a bit like this cagey business contact that I used to have. He would never lie, he just didn’t tell you the entire story…. more»

327-350 HP! 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS Garage Find

Here’s a pretty special find, a 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS. These have graced the pages of Barn Finds before but this example is harboring an original bearing, in spite of the fact that its best days, for now, look… more»

No Reserve 4X4! 1973 International Harvester Scout II

Along with both versions of the Jeep Cherokee, International covered the nascent SUV market pretty early on with the Scout (1961-1980) like this 1973 example. What caught my attention in this case, is this vehicle’s condition. Most Scouts that… more»

Rare Tin Top! 1972 Volkswagen Camper

What initially caught my attention with this 1972 VW Camper is its exceptionally clean condition and the fact that it’s a “tin-top” with a non flip-up roof. Values on VW campers have been ascendant for some time now, so… more»

Long Term Garage Dweller: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Usually, when a project car is discovered, both the project and its environs, are less than optimal. That’s not exactly the case here as this ’68 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, which is hardly in an operational condition but is in… more»

Field Find: 1972 Buick Riviera 455

You know a Buick Riviera when you see one, at least a member from its first three generations. Those were designs that were considered among GM head stylist, Bill Mitchell’s, best. They were special cars and it’s disheartening to… more»

Survivor Or Restored? 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight

And now, time for something different. Not a barn find, not a muscle car, not a rare high dollar foreign wreck, not a custom, and not something indescribable. Nope, just a car, an ordinary mid-century four-door sedan in the… more»

California Desert Find: 1971 Jaguar E-Type

A 1971 Jaguar E-Type is no doubt, an iconic automobile by design and reputation, but it’s the individual subject that is the determining factor regarding valuation and demand. And that’s the challenge for today, to examine this E-type and… more»

Custom Or Hotrod? 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer

This is a 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer! It doesn’t look much like one but that’s how it started life before someone with an imagination and some pretty stout skills got a hold of it. There’s a whole lot going… more»

Rare Italian Roadster: 1970 Siata Spring

The discovery of a Siata Spring is not a first for Barn Finds but this 1970 example is a first for me. As I have learned, there are many interesting marques and models that haven’t hit my radar so let’s… more»

Originality Abounds: 1987 AMC Eagle 4X4

Before SUVs really took off you had multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) like the American Motors Eagle. Not seen often anymore, they had their dedicated fans, and today, we have uncovered a very sharp-looking 1987 station wagon example with 97K miles… more»

Popular Short Bed: 1967 GMC 1500 Pickup

Continuing in our search for popular pickup trucks, today’s discovery is a 1967 GMC 1500 and it appears to be the always popular short bed version! Sitting for twenty years, this truck is in unrestored and unmodified condition and… more»

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