Second-generation Chevrolet trucks have always been a favorite of truck lovers and collectors. Their magnificent styling combined with a modern chassis made these trucks one of the most restored and customized vehicles in American history. Sadly, many of them… more»
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Trucking Old School: 1923 Pierce-Arrow Truck
We are lucky to live in a country where you can see many examples of cars and light trucks in America’s history by going to a show or reading websites like Barn Finds. Commercial trucks are a different story. … more»
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Canned Coupe: 1938 Ford Coupe
We have seen all kinds of attempts to keep project cars out of the weather here at Barn Finds. From climate-controlled palatial garages to the dreaded blue tarp, the pictures you see on this site are a testament to… more»
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Turbine Wheels and Hydraulic Windows: 1947 Lincoln Continental
When new, luxury cars live pampered lives. Their well-heeled owners lavish the finest care upon them, and they are almost always kept in stock condition. The inevitable fall down the used car ladder can be rough though. Sometimes that… more»
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Carpentry Project: 1950 Plymouth Woody
These days it is hard enough to resurrect a classic vehicle considering our universal constraints on time, energy, and folding money. So, if that vehicle’s return to glory requires an additional type of hard-won talent, is it possible for… more»
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Spent Life in a Garage: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
Some cars live amazingly good lives. While most end up rusting away in a junkyard or coming back to us as razor blades or new Corollas, a few cars live a life protected and loved. Take for example the… more»
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A Rust Free 914? 1971 Porsche 914
Even the best of us has a weakness. Be it an addiction, a behavior, or a handicap of some sort, sometimes that weakness can be debilitating. For Porsche’s diminutive 914, that weakness is rust. Corrosion is common in floor… more»
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Engine Went Kaput: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Any collectible automobile can be a hole to throw money down. However, some vehicles carry us beyond the breaking point. Take this 1978 Corvette for sale on Craigslist in lovely Lecanto, Florida. After spending copious amounts of time and… more»
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Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar
Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of. For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»
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Original 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The seventies were a difficult time for domestic automobile manufacturers. These once giants of industry were constantly hit with challenges such as multiple fuel crises, government regulations, and tough financial times. Many times they zigged when they should have… more»
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Survivor 4-Speed: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
Camaro is a name that looms large among American muscle car lovers. Ever since 1967, Chevrolet has battled with fans over what the Camaro should be, or even if it is to be at all. In the early eighties,… more»
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Alameda Barn Find: 1926 Pierce-Arrow Series 80 Sedan
One thrill of working for or reading Barn Finds is that, once in a while, you see a remarkable car pop up out of nowhere and wonder how it managed to stay hidden so long. You would think all… more»
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Stored Since Cold War: 1947 Chrysler Windsor Coupe
Chrysler products built from 1946 through 1948 are never going to win any beauty contests with the possible exception of the Town and Country wood bodied models. However, if there were an award for the best value in the… more»
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The Best Seventies Car? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
It seems that almost all of us have our prejudices over seventies cars. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a better car from that decade than a Camaro Z-28. From the gorgeous split bumper early models to the… more»
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Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan
Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while. The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»
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Possible 35K Mile Car: 1948 Nash 600 Brougham Deluxe Coupe
While most collectors have their eyes set on older models from the “Big Three” automakers, there are a lot of great bargains out there from lesser-known companies. While names like Kaiser, Crosley, Studebaker, and Nash have become footnotes in… more»
