Original 1940 Indian With Fresh Inline-Four!

If anyone ever had any doubts about the desirability of vintage motorcycles, a few of the classic Harley-Davidsons that we have featured in recent times here at Barn Finds should provide a graphic insight into this desirability. However, if… more»

1 of 12 Left? 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible

The Firesweep was DeSoto’s entry level model from 1957-59 during Chrysler’s “Forward Look” years. What a bodacious era the late 1950s were for automotive design as almost every car maker went to one styling extreme or another. This ’58… more»

400 V8 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

By 1970, the fourth generation (1965-1970) of Chevrolet’s all-time best-selling car, the B-body Caprice, Impala, BelAir, and Biscayne had reached the end of the line. And things had changed a bit since gen-four was introduced for model year 1965…. more»

One-Owner V8: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood

Parkwood was the name used briefly for 1959-61 to represent the Bel Air equivalent of Chevrolet’s line of station wagons. It was positioned above the Brookwood and below the Nomad. Chevy would discontinue those designations for 1962, opting to… more»

28k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL has spent most of its life in Texas, so it is no surprise to learn that it is a rust-free survivor. With only 28,000 miles showing on its odometer, it seems that no-one… more»

26k Genuine Miles: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we struggle to decide what its strongest attribute is. That is the case with this 1957 Bel Air. This 1950s icon not only wears most… more»

348 Tri-Power: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

I have never had an issue with someone joining the classic car fraternity by purchasing a car that has been lovingly restored. Tackling a project is not for the faint-hearted, and it takes a big person to admit that… more»

No Reserve: 1976 Ford F250 4×4 High Boy

The owner of this 1976 Ford F250 treated it to a refurbishment back in 2005. Since then, this classic has only accrued 9,000 miles, and it still presents exceptionally nicely. He has decided that the time has come to… more»

35k Miles Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet El Camino

The El Camino was a mid-size gentleman’s pickup based on the Chevelle from 1964-87. When that intermediate got redesigned in 1973, taking on a Colonnade look, so did the El Camino although the styling was less obvious as a… more»

Oddball Find: 1978 Buick/Opel

Most of us remember that German-made Opel cars were sold by Buick dealerships. It may not be widely known that due to a variety of factors, General Motors rebadged an Isuzu to take over that role if that makes… more»

Garage Find 1964 Chevy II Nova

In 1960, Ford had the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair, but the latter was hardly conventional compared to the Blue Oval product. By 1962 Chevrolet was looking for a “regular” compact to compete and the Chevy II was born…. more»

Sporty Survivor: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster

The Datsun Sports/Fairlady was a series of sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1960s. When they were imported to the U.S., they were known the 1500, 1600 and finally 2000 in recognition of the car’s engine displacement. The… more»

Original Paint: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible

Chevrolet built a sizeable supply of SS 396 Chevelle’s for 1967, including some 3,307 convertibles. Most of them were equipped with the 350-horse version of the big-block motor (15% had the 375-hp engine). The SS 396 had been promoted… more»

Well Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco 302

The original owner of this 1976 Ford Bronco decided to equip the vehicle with a tasty selection of factory and dealer options. These would have made this a comfortable vehicle when it was new, and with the values of… more»

31k Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

With the clock beginning to wind down on the 2nd Generation Pontiac Firebird, the 1979 model year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Trans Am derivative. That marked the perfect time for the company to produce something special, and… more»

350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

I have probably developed a bit of a reputation here at Barn Finds for preferring my classic cars to be original and unmolested. The truth is that I  am partial to a good custom build as long as a… more»

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