Is an SS396 Camaro still an SS396 when the 396 is gone? I’d give it a definitive “sort of”. There are those who will say yes and those that will say no. Anyway, and for further discussion, that’s exactly… more»
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Rare GT Version: 1956 Porsche 356 A
This 1956 Porsche 356 A is hardly a Barn Find, more like a Palace Find maybe but it is still fitting as BF strives to find a little bit of everything that would be of interest to any car… more»
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Original 4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
I didn’t give a Chevy Nova SS a second glance back in ’73 because I felt that there was no more real Nova SS after 1972. Why? Because in ’73 the top available engine was no longer mandated, the… more»
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No Reserve Wagon: 1971 Ford Country Squire
As the old adage goes, “You don’t know what you have ’til it’s gone” and that is certainly true with cars, station wagons in particular. They’re hot today, but if you grew up in an era where they were… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
For a fairly rare car, we have covered an awful lot of ’54 Corvettes here on Barn Finds, and to keep the trend going, here’s another for your review. This example is referenced as, “… a highly original unrestored… more»
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Uncommon Muscle: 1969 Ford XL GT 429
All hail the flying buttress roof! First (more than likely) employed by John Fitch on his 1965 Corvair Sprint, and then appearing, with reduced dimensions, on GM’s ’66 and ’67 A-Body intermediate cars. For ’68, this extended C- pillar… more»
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610 C.I. V16? 1948 Ford Hotrod
Looking like a cross between a TV Tommy Ivo multi-engine dragster and Grandpa Munster’s “Dragula” is this 1948 Ford dual-engine creation. It looks like it has been home-built but it’s pretty well put together too – gotta love a… more»
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Chevy V8-Powered? 1974 Porsche 911
Over the years there has been a continual debate of Corvette vs. Porsche. While not similar in architecture, there has been a linkage in concept with both manufacturers pursuing different paths over the years to achieve their desired outcome…. more»
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Questionable Project: 1936 Dodge Barn Find
“Please read entire add don’t ask stupid questions…” So commands the seller of this 1936 Dodge coupe. Considering the literary quality of the listing, I’d be inclined to ask a lot of what would probably be considered “stupid questions”… more»
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Small-Block Powered Gasser! 1948 Ford Anglia
Who would have ever thought that a diminutive, British coupe, built by Ford UK would prove to be such a drag strip terror in the ’60s? This example, known as the “Bobbin Bear” was barn bound for some length… more»
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5.0/5-Speed! 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
I locked up on this Mustang the second that I saw the listing! I used to own the same car except mine was two years newer. Other than different wheels and color-keyed side stripes, this is the same car… more»
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340/4-Speed! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
When was the last time you came across one of these? A ’68 Mustang or Camaro? Fuggetaboutit, they’re everywhere. But a Baracuda, a Formula S notchback no less? This is a find! This seldom-seen gem is located in Ray,… more»
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Chevy Extravaganza! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air And Others
This is probably the most unusual listing that I have come across in a while. It states, “My old man passed, digging these out, selling at Wachter auctions in Sykesville, MD in May or June, Rip“. And that’s it…. more»
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Independent Luxury! 1955 Packard 400 Hardtop
By 1955, Packard’s tagline of, “Ask the man who owns one” was getting harder to do. Packard’s days were numbered at this point and by 1955, they were in 14th place in the domestic auto sales wars. But in… more»
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Restoration Completed: 1932 Riley Nine Tourer
While the seller does not identify this 1932 Riley by model, it appears to be a Model Nine four-door touring car. It has undergone a full restoration and is a pretty sharp-looking car. Let’s take a closer look at… more»
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Restomod Wonderful! 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
I have often wondered about the El Camino “Gap”, 1961-1963, and what was the cause. Chevrolet was two years behind Ford’s Ranchero, who brought the car/pickup concept to market in the ’57 model year. And then Ford made another… more»
