Barn Finds

30 Acres of Rusty Gold in Georgia!

Old Car City USA in White, Georgia professes to be the world’s largest known classic car junkyard. Across more than thirty acres, mostly wilderness, thousands of largely American-made cars have come to their final resting place here over the… more»

1950 Chevy Pickup Project

Here’s a great truck for you patina lovers! This 1950 Chevrolet pickup is a non-runner, but I’d be surprised if a weekend of effort wouldn’t make it one! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where 30 bids have… more»

Slant-Six Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Duster

The Plymouth Valiant was a great economy car in the 1960s, but sporty was not one of the words you would use to describe it. Enter the Duster in 1970 with a new fastback body from the cowl back…. more»

Extra Lithe: 1967 Lotus Elan Coupe

By 1967, Lotus Cars Ltd. had established itself as a provider of lithe sporting machines, making the most of small engines, fiberglass & backbone-style frames. The Elan was an attempt at selling a “real” sports car as opposed to… more»

Barn find Boat! 1958 Chris-Craft Sedan Cruiser

Unlike some barn find sedans covered here, this one not only looks like its never been underwater, but it floats! The 1958 Chris Craft Sedan Cruiser emerges after 35 years of indoor storage. Partially refurbished at that time, some… more»

Former Racer: 1967 Lotus Europa Barn Find

When it comes to forgotten race cars, the desirability depends on where you fall on the attraction to a stripped-down version of a classic model. There’s always history attached to race cars, but most of the time, it’s local… more»

SS 396 Clone Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

From all indications, this 1969 Chevy was an ordinary Camaro when it left the factory. But the seller’s more recent plan for the car was to create a Super Sport or SS 396 clone. Some of that work has… more»

1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Project

By 1969, Pontiac’s muscle car, the GTO, was in its sixth year of production. Looking to generate even further interest in the machine, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” option, taking marketing advantage of the skit with Sammy Davis, Jr. on… more»

Cheap Barn Find: 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury

Looking appropriately dusty for a car that has been stored for an unknown number of years, this 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury looks like a jewel in the rough. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Ripon, Wisconsin… more»

Field Find Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Mustang was a sales bonanza from the moment it debuted in the Spring of 1964. These early cars are sometimes referred to as 1964 ½ models, but everything built through the Summer of 1965 was all titled as… more»

Wide-Track Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the Pontiac Bonneville had a commanding presence amongst Detroit iron. They were big, bold, luxurious, and powerful cars that helped Pontiac claim third place in sales in the 1960s…. more»

Kansas Barn Find: 1939 Plymouth

The Plymouth brand was developed by Chrysler in 1928 to represent them in the “low-priced” market dominated at the time by Chevrolet and Ford. The timing was fortuitous as the presence of Plymouth helped Chrysler survive the Great Depression… more»

Muscle Car Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

As the muscle car movement was changing in the early 1970s, so was the Chevelle Super Sport. Rather than a 396 or 454 being the typical engine under the hood by 1971, you could get any optional V8 and… more»

Cheap 1976 GMC Jimmy Casa Grande

Another day, another derelict Chevrolet or GMC pickup with a camper attachment. Despite being fairly limited in production numbers, enough people seemed to have bought these interesting GMC Casa Grande / Chevrolet Blazer Chalet conversions when new, as we’ve… more»

Stored Since ’69: 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe

Hidden away in this garage is a classic that has led a sheltered life. It is a 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe that has spent the past five decades in storage. It is remarkably well preserved, and its… more»

Numbers Matching 1971 Porsche 911T

The one thing that’s not in doubt is that this is a desirable car. It’s a 1971 Porsche 911T with its original engine, #6115746. It’s mostly complete, though the front bumper and some trim are missing. It was a… more»

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