Barn Finds

4-Speed Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1972 model year was the last for the second-generation A-body Chevelles as the new “Colonnade” design would arrive in 1973. Without a build sheet, it’s still hard today to identify a 1972 Chevelle Super Sport as the real… more»

Rare 1964 Rambler Typhoon Barn Find

To introduce its all-new “Torque Command” inline-6 engine, American Motors introduced a limited production Classic in mid-1964. It was called the Typhoon, a Classic 770 2-door hardtop that came in only one-color combination (black over Solar Yellow) and with… more»

Rolling Project: 1974 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After sales continued to decline year after year, Ford redesigned the Mustang in 1974. Now dubbed Mustang II, the car was 500 lbs. lighter and 19 inches shorter than the 1973 model, which had become big and bloated over… more»

Superior Hearse Project: 1960 Cadillac Series 68

Superior Coach Co. has been in business for more than 100 years, building hearses, ambulances, and limousines. Most of them were based on then-current model Cadillacs, like this 1960 Series 68 (Fleetwood). We’re told it’s just 1 of 128… more»

Cleans Up Well: 1955 Dodge Royal Barn Find

There are barn finds and then there are real barn finds such as this 1955 Dodge Royal two-door hardtop. Parked in 1994, this mid-level Dodge has resurfaced and is now looking for its next automotive adventure. As already noted,… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Lincoln Continental

This 1966 Lincoln Continental has been parked in this garage since 1976. The seller is clearing out their late father’s estate and would hate to see their father’s Continental go to the scrap yard, so they are offering it… more»

Sitting 10 Long Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes Corvette collectors cannot see the forest for the trees.  Too often their focus is on ensuring that every number matches and that their beloved sports cars are exactly as they left the factory.  The problem is that a… more»

Clown Shoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe

This is a car that is affectionately known as the “Clown Shoe” by BMW affionados. It is called that owing to its truncated shape, which is like nothing else made in recent memory. The car is based on the… more»

Texas Field Finds: Stash of AMC Cars

If you’re a fan of American Motors products from the 1960s and 1970s, there seems to be an abundance of them in a field in Taylor, Texas. At least five are there (three Gremlins, a Pacer, and an Ambassador),… more»

Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall.  The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books.  For Ford, the Mustang had… more»

1 of 12 Built: 1966 Volkswagen Shala Vette

Unless you’re a student of dune buggies or kit cars, you’re probably not familiar with the Shala Vette. It was a Volkswagen-based fiberglass kit car that looked like an early C3 Chevrolet Corvette (1968-forward). They are very rare as… more»

How Are Your Carpentry Skills? 1932 Chevrolet Coupe

When the year 1932 comes up in conversations between auto enthusiasts, the 1932 Ford looms large.  It was the first year for the famous Flathead, and the year has always been the most popular for hot rod builders.  Yet,… more»

Stored 30 Years! 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Freshly yoked from its 30-year resting place in Martinsville, Indiana, this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette proves that epic barn finds still exist. Until recently, the Ermine White Chevy knew only one owner since 1965, enjoying occasional exercise before three decades… more»

Trio of Buick Gran Sport Projects and Parts

The Skylark Gran Sport (or GS) joined the Buick line-up in 1965 as the GM division’s mid-size muscle car. Its pinnacle was the second generation which was in production from 1968 to 1972. The seller has accumulated three of… more»

Rolling Shell: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

Even though new competition had arrived in 1967 (Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar), the Ford Mustang “pony car” was still a big seller. 472,000 copies rolled off the assembly line, with just 5% or 24,000 having the… more»

Stalled Project: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

The Gran Turismo Hawk (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Studebaker Hawk series that dated to 1956. Created in 1962, it was a personal luxury car that resembled the Ford Thunderbird (roofline) and Mercedes-Benz (front end)…. more»

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