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A Day Late: 1970 Mustang KK 429

Yesterday morning I received an email about a 1970 Mustang that had just purchased. The new owner had found it the day before, pulled it home, and decided to find a new home for it with someone who could… more»

Beauty On A Budget: 1961 Devin Special

It usually isn’t too difficult for a seller to list the make and model of the car they are selling, but once in a while I can make an exception for a seller not knowing the exact model of… more»

A Falcon, A Bronco, And An Airstream

The barn find is an unusual animal. Most creatures tend to be found either in large groups or as solitary individuals. Barn finds on the other hand seem to have no preference for sociability. They might be found as… more»

Bargain Bus: 1974 Mercedes 309D

I love a good deal, there is nothing better than finding a great deal on a great classic. Sadly, it is getting harder and harder to find good deals. Thankfully, we have some dedicated readers who try to send… more»

It Runs Again: 1964 Volvo 122S

So on Wednesday last week, we busily hurried to get everything done at the office so we could head to Jesse’s garage to work on the 1964 Volvo 122S that had made residence there since he purchased it a… more»

A Thousand Words: 1973 Triumph TR6

I’m sure you have heard the old saying a picture is worth a thousand words, but I have often wondered if that really is the case, especially with car listings. A photos sure can say a lot about a… more»

Two Door Sedan: 1960 Ford Fairlane Club

As I’m sure all of you know by now, when it comes to my taste in cars, I walk to the beat of my own drum. Don’t get me wrong, I love many of the popular classics (think Mustangs),… more»

Rusty Bird Of Prey: 1963 Ford Falcon

If you are a Ford nut or just know your Ford history, you know the Falcon was one of the brand’s most significant models. Ironically, it is also one of their most under-appreciated classics. The Falcon has gone mostly… more»

Samba Wannabe: 1960 Mercedes O319D

I truly love odd and unusual vehicles, especially ones that you can actually afford to own and drive. The biggest problem with any oddball is finding parts, as most were never built in any significant numbers. If you can… more»

The Underdog: Two 1968 AMC Javelins

I’ve always been the type to cheer for the underdog. There’s nothing better than seeing the weaker competitor rise to the challenge and conquer the superior force. Maybe that’s why I’ve always had a soft spot for the AMC… more»

Pony Project: 1967 Camaro RS/SS

After traversing Oregon in our little white Mustang, I became a Pony car believer. I have always had an appreciation for Pony cars, but I had no idea just how awesome they could be. I have always leaned more… more»

Woodie Coupe: 1950 Chrysler Newport T&C

When I think of woodies I instantly think of wagons, but there were a few non-wagon cars that combined wood and steel. This 1950 Chrysler Newport Town & Country is one of the best examples of a woodie that… more»

Rusty Gold: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Being a fan of all things oddball, I just can’t resist a Studebaker barn find. Of all the great American brands to have ever built cars, Studebaker made some of the most unusually fantastic ones. Not only were they… more»

356 Alternative: 1962 Karmann Ghia Convertible

The VW Karmann Ghia is one of those cars that has always fascinated me. It offers decent looks paired with the durable engineering to be expected of a VW. But to be honest that isn’t really what fascinates me… more»

On The Sprite Hunt

It would seem that Barn Finds reader Mark D has been on a bit of a Austin-Healey Sprite hunt, as he recently sent in 5 Sprites of various years, conditions, and prices! I like having options, especially when it… more»

Real Deal Wood: 1947 Pontiac Wagon

I know we’ve featured a lot of wagons lately, but after featuring so many faux woodies I felt the need to feature a wagon with some real wood on it. And it just so happened that there is a… more»

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