No Reserve Wonderful! 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28

Sometimes it seems that the third-generation (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1985 IROC Z28 example, is the Rodney Dangerfield of Camaros, they get no respect. Everyone is caught up in the original first-gen (’67-’69) and early second-gen (’70-’73)… more»

Dukes Of Hazzard Wanna Be? 1969 Dodge Charger

A 1969 Dodge Charger. Right, one of about 85K built and we’ve probably covered every existing one on Barn Finds. They are popular and some of the worst examples that I have covered still ring up bodacious prices. This… more»

Wunderbar! 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

When I first spotted this 1956 Volkswagen Beetle the initial thought through my mind was Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, The Gold Bug. Yes, it’s a bizarre association but I don’t believe I have ever seen a VW bug… more»

Hardtop Wagon! 1962 Chrysler New Yorker

Last week I suggested that Chevrolet and Ford station wagons are hot and get a lot of Barn Finds press, which they do. Today, we’re going to stay in the realm of the BIG Three but look at what… more»

Air Cooled Project: 1929 Franklin Victoria

Wow, what a find, a 1929 Franklin Victoria Brougham sedan! An unfortunate victim of the great depression, Franklin was one of those marques that went their own way as so many of the independents did in the days before… more»

The Right Project? 1966 Porsche 911

I was a bit taken back by this 1966 Porsche 911, primarily by what’s revealed underneath. I encounter a lot of 911 series cars off of our tip list but there has to be something really notable for me… more»

Rare Barnette Ambulance: 1949 Pontiac Sedan Delivery

Well, this one certainly threw me a curve! I wasn’t sure exactly what it was or was supposed to be. It’s a 1949 Pontiac that has been converted into an ambulance but it really looks too short for that… more»

One Of 1000! 1935 Fiat Ardita 2500

*Update 5-15-2022: An image of the engine has been included, my error for initially missing it. JO To me, all things Fiat usually means a tiny car of questionable reliability so you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled… more»

SS396 Association? 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

There are many different reasons to cover this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, the most obvious being that it’s a full-size ’60s vintage wagon and they are certainly popular right now. These Chevy Caprice/Kingswood/Kingswood Estate and Ford Country Squires… more»

340 4-Speed! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

I have been eyeballin’ fourth-generation Dodge Darts for a while now. The clean simplicity of their lines, especially the pre-Federal bumper versions made from ’67 to ’72 presented a perfect balance for a budget compact, an everyday family driver,… more»

421 4-Speed? 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Droptop

From the days when performance was still available as a full-size thumper, we have this 1965 Pontiac 2+2 for your review. This example was originally equipped with an unusual powertrain but things have changed over the years. Parked in… more»

Little Old Lady Owned: 1959 Imperial Crown

Let’s cut to the chase, this 1959 Imperial Crown convertible is a whammer-jammer in all of its Virgil Exner excess. As outrageous as it sits, it looks like it could be auditioning for a part in delusional director John… more»

Car Port Find: 1969 Dodge Coronet Model 440

I remember a time years ago when I knew a bit about cars and engines, and when I glimpsed an ordinary-looking Dodge Coronet 440, such as this 1969 example, I thought “An engine that big in such a non-remarkable… more»

Restorable Condition? 1967 Sunbeam Tiger

I chuckled a bit when I read the comment, “There is slight impact damage on left rear quarter…” that seems like an unusual thing to focus upon when considering the entirety of this 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. These V8 performers… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet C10

Yesterday, we covered this 1968 Ford F250 pickup and today, we’re going to take a look at Ford’s crosstown rival, Chevrolet, and see what they were pushing, truck-wise, back in ’68. This C10 does not allow for an apples-to-apples… more»

Original Toon Car? 1940 America Bantam

Apparently, Donald Duck had one in 1938 so that’s a notable achievement for an American Bantam 60 (1937-1941). And it definitely looks the part of something on the comical side of automotive history. This 1940 example is most definitely… more»

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