I’m a softy for 1960 Pontiacs. My dad owned a ’60 Catalina “flat top” Vista, Uncle Peewee had a ’60 4-door Star Chief, and I even bought a ’60 Catalina Sports Coupe from my twin brother back in the… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Low mileage survivor: 1966 Oldsmobile Hearse/Ambulance
Although funeral directors would prefer that you call these vehicles a “funeral coach,” most people still call them a hearse. And we can thank the Brits across the pond for that name. It evolved over there from the word… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1960 Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup Truck
I’m seeing more of the Wrangler-based Gladiator pickups on the roads these days. But this is where it all started 74 years ago. Willys-Overland introduced their new Jeep pickup truck in 1947 and it would go on to have… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
59k Original Miles! 1955 Chevrolet 210
Paperwork, such as old-school, black ballpoint pen handwritten on a piece of white paper might be passé to some folks, but it’s priceless when considering buying a 66-year-old car. And this 1955 Chevy 210 two-door sedan has a slew… more»
Sep 28, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor: 1968 VW Squareback
Now, this brings back memories. Back in the 70s, I knew a guy with longish hair who loved his VW Beetle and all of the counterculture stuff that driving one stood for. But when he and the wife had… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
80k Mile Unrestored 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air
Well sir, here’s an interesting one and timely, since trick or treat season is just around the corner. The seller doesn’t share a lot about this pumpkin orange 1952 Bel Air. Only seven photos and a brief description: unrestored,… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford C-750 COE
Well, here is something you don’t see parked on the street every day. Or even here on Barn Finds. I believe this is the first 1956 Ford C-750 COE. (cab over engine) truck we’ve featured. There’s not a lot… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Garaged 50 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
This two-owner, two-seater Thunderbird has an interesting story, but we wish we knew more. The original owner was a Ford executive who sold it to the second owner in 1965. For some reason, it was put in a garage… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
SoCal Barn Find: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
UPDATE – This Cadillac barn find has been relisted, but this time the seller has extracted it from the barn to photograph it. We now have a much better look at the car and its overall condition. It’s definitely… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Kansas Survivor: 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop
When was the last time you saw a 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop survivor like this? Recently purchased from an estate in Wichita, Kansas, this Chevy spent its entire life in the Jayhawk State and paperwork shows that it… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Rare Two-Door 1960 Chevrolet Station Wagon Project
I had to do a double-take when I saw this one. I’ve never seen a two-door ’60 Chevy station wagon. I didn’t even though they made one. It’s easy to see why they’re popular with the Hot Rod and… more»
Aug 7, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Same Owner For 48 Years: 1971 Opel GT
Opel GT’s pop up on Barn Finds several times a year, but we don’t usually see one in this kind of “well-maintained” condition – or with as much owner documentation – as this 1971 example. The current seller bought… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Let’s face it. Barn find cars (and trucks), whether asleep under decades of dust or covered for safe keeping, always get my attention and make me want to read more. A close second are near-original survivors; the lucky few… more»
Jul 30, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
17k Mile 1966 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe
I know the term “time-capsule” pops up here on Barn Finds, but how can you not look at the nearly 100 photos of this pristine 55-year-old Oldsmobile 98 and not call it that? I would love to know the… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Purple Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO
As a 10-year-old CCN (Certified Car Nut) in 1965, I thought it was a banner year of styling for Detroit. The Big Three all had good-looking, restyled models; many with stacked vertical quad headlights and new cool, metallic paint… more»
Jul 14, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stately Survivor: 1949 DeSoto Club Coupe
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a conquistador, this black beauty could sort of scratch that itch. Named after the famous Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto, the DeSoto line was a lower-priced version of the Chrysler and was originally… more»
