Barn Finds

Kansas Estate Find: 1948 Willys Jeep 4×4 Pickup

Willys-Overland sure made some desirable vehicles, my favorite of which would be their line of 4×4 pickups. They’re primitive by today’s standards, but I didn’t even have to say that, and that’s what is a big attraction for me…. more»

Dual-Carburetors! 1957 Plymouth Fury Project

The Fury debuted in 1956 as a high-end, 2-door hardtop version of the Plymouth Belvedere. By 1959, it would become the flagship of the brand, just like the Impala over at Chevrolet. In 1957, Chrysler treated its products to… more»

Former 440 V8 Roller: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The second generation of the Dodge Charger (1968-70) saw a huge uptick in demand – both when they were new and now more than 50 years later. The R/T was the muscular version of the automobile and came with… more»

16k Mile 1974 Chrysler New Yorker St Regis

In the 1970s, Chrysler had a knack for building the right cars at the wrong time. America had been in love with large, powerful land yachts – until the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 created a shift to smaller,… more»

Cheap Micro Car: 1972 Honda Z600 Project

The Z600 is the coupe hatchback alternative to the N600, both being “kei” or microcars produced by Honda in Japan. More than 40,000 were produced between 1970 and 1974 with some being imported to the U.S. and sold by… more»

413 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger

UPDATE 5/24/24 — Three months later, this one is still for sale here on eBay. Perhaps an earlier sale fell through or there wasn’t enough interest the first time. $10,000 currently with the reserve unmet. _____________________________ Dodge was a… more»

Drive it Home: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup

UPDATE 02/26/2024: Considering all the possibilities can be wise when contemplating a classic purchase. It might mean missing out on the first vehicle that comes along, but it could also open the possibility of a better deal. Such is… more»

In A Barn Since 1997: 1983 Renault Le Car

I wonder how many Renaults are hiding away in barns? In France, probably quite a few but in the U.S., I would guess not that many compared to American vehicles. This seemingly well-preserved barn find is a 1983 Renault… more»

Mistaken Identity: V8-Powered 1975 Triumph TR7

This dusty Triumph has been listed on Facebook Marketplace for a few weeks, and we flagged it as potentially being mis-labeled. The reason for this is because the engine bay seems to point to a different model designation than… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback might be dusty, but the photos confirm it isn’t rusty. It has sat for a few years, and while it needs work to return to active service, the seller has coaxed its V8 back… more»

BF Auction: 1973 Ford Bronco Sport

UPDATE – The seller has pulled the reserve and we’ve extended the auction by an hour to give everyone time to bid! When the Bronco debuted in 1966, it proved to be a relative success for Ford, although they… more»

Only Two Owners! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna

General Motors treated its mid-size automobiles to a new design in 1973, dubbed “Colonnade” styling. That’s because true hardtops were discontinued, though the doors would not be framed for the glass. The Laguna would become the top-level Chevelle and… more»

Complete And Running: 1972 Volvo 1800E

In 1970, Volvo equipped its 1800 coupe models with fuel injection, hence the designation 1800E. There was also a cosmetic upgrade to the car, though the basic body didn’t change until the cute 1800ES station wagon arrived in 1972…. more»

Restomod Truck Project: 1964 Ford F-100

Ford introduced its F-Series of trucks after World War II and has dominated the pickup market ever since. The fourth generation arrived in 1961 and would add to the trucks’ popularity. The seller has owned this 1964 edition of… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The popularity of the Chevelle SS 396 led Chevrolet to promote it to series status in 1966.  More than 72,000 deliveries were tabulated in ’66 and another 64,000 in ’67 before GM redesigned its intermediates in 1968. This drop-top… more»

Yard Running Project: 1955 Studebaker President

Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954, just before the start of the 1955 model year. So, the cars that both companies built weren’t impacted until the 1957 model year. The plan to resurrect the President nameplate as Studebaker’s top-of-the-line… more»

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