Every classic car has a story to tell, although some are sadder than others. Take this 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” as a prime example. Until recently, it had been part of the same family since Day 1. However,… more»
Barn Finds
Prancing Horse Barn Find: 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI

This 1981 Ferrari 308 GTSI incredibly sat in what looks like a fairly unsophisticated storage arrangement long enough to accumulate a thick coating of dust, proving that barn finds are everywhere if you know where to look. The seller’s… more»
Stored For 30 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Writing for Barn Finds involves having an unwavering passion for classic machinery of all types. Regular readers will know that I possess this quality, but few will be aware that my second love is for the silver screen. That… more»
9 Mile 1987 Buick GNX Barn Find!

I’m not sure how there can be so many ultra-low mileage Buick Grand Nationals out there, but another has just been extracted from a barn! This one has just 9 miles and is the very desirable GNX model. We’ve… more»
Make An Offer! 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

It seems that even the roughest and rustiest First Generation Mustang project car can command a high price. However, sometimes one will pop out of the woodwork that will cause people to sit up and take notice. This 1966… more»
Some Assembly Required: 1936 Ford Tudor

I got pretty excited when I first spied this 1936 Ford Tudor. The seller considers it a survivor and looking at the images, I initially agreed. Digging in further, however, I hesitated on that description and I will show… more»
Garage Find! 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible

The title above offers more information about this 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible than you’ll learn from the auction listing here on eBay. At least seven bidders have raised the soft top Buick’s market value above $2900 in the listing’s… more»
Loaded and Original! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Garaged since 1985, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in Ventura, California accumulated all its miles in the hands of the original owners. Whether the odometer has seen 22,831 or 122,831, this California classic is well-preserved and light years ahead… more»
Parts or Project: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevy’s El Camino was a coupe utility vehicle like the Ford Ranchero. It’s sometimes referred to as a “gentleman’s pickup” as it was based on an automobile platform, not a truck. The El Camino saw five generations of production… more»
Twister Special? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

In the Spring of 1970, Ford ran a promotion with its dealers in the Kansas City sales district to peddle 96 Grabber Orange Mach 1’s. There were called Twister Specials as the geographic area is sometimes called Tornado Alley…. more»
Stored since ’79! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Someday, if not already, something like a Honda Civic Si will top America’s list of “Top Ten Classic Performance Cars.” Many enthusiasts of a certain age, however, name the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, like this Cody, Wyoming convertible as their… more»
Bobby Darin Owned? 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

Between 1956 and 1964, Studebaker built several cars with the word “Hawk” in the name. The last was the Gran Turismo Hawk or GT Hawk. It was more formal looking than its predecessors, with styling cues that resembled both… more»
Reduced Price: 1928 Chevrolet National Pickup

This 1928 Chevrolet one-ton, pickup truck struck me as interesting. Being a ’28 would make this a one-year-only AB National model, but I don’t recall encountering a one-ton version; prior discoveries have been of lighter capacity examples. Claimed as… more»
Rare Last Year Zephyr: 1942 Lincoln Coupe

Now we’re talkin’ rare! Most 1942 model year domestic cars, regardless of marque, are rare as a result of WWII and the resulting abbreviated production schedule. In most cases, auto assembly ceased in January or February of that year… more»
Same Family 42 Years: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

After five years in production and a slew of new competitors, the Ford Mustang was still king of the pony cars. 1969 model year production approached 300,000 units, easily 20 percent higher than its closest imitator, the Chevy Camaro…. more»
Almost Free? 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood

On two occasions, Chevrolet separated its station wagons from the rest of the full-size line-up by giving them different names. In 1959-60, the Brookwood would be the entry-level people mover in both two and four-door configurations. The former would… more»

