Look carefully before you leap. That’s the lesson this 1965 AMC Ambassador 990H seems to offer. We got this tip from Pat L, and if you want the car, seen here on craigslist, you’ll have to come up with… more»
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Restore, Restomod, or Preserve? 1948 Mercury M68 Pickup
Classic pickups make excellent candidates for project builds for several reasons. Their manufacturers generally designed them for ease of maintenance and repair, meaning dismantling and reassembling a vehicle like this 1948 Mercury M68 should be straightforward. Restored to a… more»
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Garage Kept and 58K Miles: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger
Ever pass by a garage and wonder what is in it? Most garages are probably packed to the rafters with stuff that wouldn’t sell at your aunt’s garage sale and various other things that are too nice to throw… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454!
I don’t know of an enthusiast who doesn’t dream of the day they wander into a barn or shed to discover automotive gold. That has been the case with this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Below that layer of dust… more»
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Real Deal Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1970 Chevelle checks a lot of boxes. SS 396 L34 engine. Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. One owner. Numbers matching. Fathom Blue paint. Documentation to verify authenticity. But it needs a complete restoration having been off the road since… more»
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1966 Mustang Fastback Disassembled Barn Find
Is it just my imagination, or are the Mustangs on Barn Finds more often rusty messes than, say, the Chevelles or the Mopars? Well, here’s another start-from-scratch project. It’s a 1966 Mustang Fastback, for sale here on eBay with… more»
BF Project: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper 997
A while back, we listed and sold our Lotus Elan barn find right here on the site. What we failed to mention was that when we found and purchased it, it came as a package deal with two other… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Going into 1969, Ford was looking to generate some more excitement for the Mustang, which had been in production for five years. One of the solutions was the Mach 1, a performance model available only in the new “SportsRoof”… more»
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Texas Barn Find: 1976 Mercury Comet
Clearing the barn in Thornton, Texas means that the 1976 Mercury Comet that’s been there for ten years has got to go. The owner has the car up for auction here on eBay, where the bid is a paltry… more»
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Bentley Alternative: 1951 Austin Sheerline
The Sheerline was something of a poor man’s Rolls-Royce or Bentley, built by Austin in England between 1947 and 1954. While they sold for a third less coin, you could still buy five or six Austin sports cars for… more»
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Just Out of Storage: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
In the 1960s, no one came close to matching the sales success of Ford’s new “pony car”, the Mustang. The one that came the closest was the Chevy Camaro. During 1967-69 (the Camaro’s first three years), GM sold 842,000… more»
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Big-Block Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When Chevrolet shoehorned its big-block V8 under the hood of its Corvette, they transformed an iconic vehicle into one with performance to leave you breathless. This 1968 ‘Vette features its original big-block, but it has hibernated since 1980. It… more»
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Project or Parts? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
It is the eternal question when a classic car appears at Barn Finds with rust requiring attention. Is it a viable restoration project, or is its fate to serve as a donor? That is the question facing potential buyers… more»
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Unmolested Original: 1972 Ford Pinto
It may simply be my sense of humor, but there are times when typographical errors cause me a wry smile. Such is the case with the listing for this 1972 Ford Pinto. The seller refers to it as a… more»
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Holey Bronco: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport Project
At Barn Finds, we see plenty of Ford Broncos – as well as Scouts, Willys, and Blazers – but there always seems to be an appetite for more out there in the marketplace. Here on eBay is a 1968… more»
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Rare Edition: 1951 MG TD Competition Model
It is hard for first-timers seeking a DIY restoration project to go past traditional British sports cars. Most parts remain available and affordable, while the elegantly simple engineering that is a hallmark of these classics means that an owner… more»
