We’ve seen some pretty sad First Generation Ford Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1972 example could be among the best (or worst?) we have ever seen. Time and the elements haven’t been kind, and while… more»
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High School Grad Gift! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette

The second-generation Corvette arrived in 1963 and would ramp up the buying public’s interest in the sports car. The Sting Ray moniker would be used for the first time and the ’63 coupe became iconic due to its split… more»
Two Targa Projects: Porsche 914 Barn Finds

Finding two forgotten project cars in a barn has to be an exhilarating experience for the discoverer, especially if the vehicles in question are at all compelling as projects. This seller in Petersburg, Virginia, has a pair of Porsche… more»
15 Years In the Barn: 1936 Chevrolet “Standard”

Chevrolet would have a milestone year in 1936, beating Ford out for the #1 sales spot. That was no small feat considering that buyers finally had money to spend on new cars after The Great Depression ensued in 1929…. more»
Project or Parts? 1968 Pontiac GTO

It is a question that will undoubtedly plague enthusiasts until the end of time. To what stage must a classic car deteriorate before it is considered beyond salvation? The answer is often different, depending on the person you ask…. more»
Camping Find: 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Type 2

The Type 1 was Volkswagen-speak for the famous “Beetle” which became one of the world’s best-selling automobiles in the second half of the 20th Century. The Type 2 was the VW Bus which would be known under a variety… more»
Vintage V-Twin: 1919 Harley-Davidson Model 19F

We see a few classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles cross our desks at Barn Finds, but there have only been three older than this 1919 Model 19F. Its history is unclear, and its story is made more challenging because the seller… more»
1 of 769: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

A lot of Plymouth Road Runners were built in the 1960s and 1970s, but only a small number were convertibles in 1969 and 1970. Only 1,880 were delivered in ’69 and even fewer at 658 in ’70. This 1969… more»
Drop Top 409 Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Gone for 1961 were the “batwing” tailfins that symbolized the 1959-60 full-size Chevrolets. Styling was more “sensible” as the 1960s unfolded, and Chevy continued to maintain its position at the top of the sales charts over Ford and Plymouth…. more»
Luxury Meets Muscle: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice was added to the lineup in 1965 as a competitor to the new Ford LTD. Just as the LTD was an option on the Galaxie 500, the Caprice was on the Impala. But it would be… more»
Cheap 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

The AMC Pacer was one of those quirky cars that you either liked or not – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. In production from 1975 to 1980, the Pacer was unorthodox in appearance and that may… more»
No Reserve: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455/4-Speed

Pontiac became the effective performance arm of the General Motors empire when it released the original GTO, and it actively pursued that role almost until the day GM closed its doors. When other marques were coping with tightening emission… more»
One-Year Styling: 1961 Oldsmobile 98

For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the 98 (also spelled Ninety Eight and Ninety-Eight) was Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line car. If you wanted more luxury or creature comforts, you’d have to go for a Cadillac. The name… more»
1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Project

Dodge offered two B-bodied cars in 1969 with the R/T (Road/Track) set-up, the Charger R/T, and the Coronet R/T. Both came with a Magnum 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. The Charger was more stylish than the similar… more»
True Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford Mustang, but the latter got all the attention. That was in 1964 and it wouldn’t be until 1970 before the Barracuda would shed its Valiant heritage and get… more»
Needs Finished: 1974 Plymouth Duster 360

The sporty-looking Plymouth Duster went virtually unchanged in 1974, yet overall sales increased by 6% as buyers were moving toward more fuel-efficient automobiles. However, the performance version of the car, the Duster 360, took a big hit, dropping from… more»

