The next owner of this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 can choose from several paths in their bid to return this classic to its former glory. It is an essentially solid and complete classic, and one option would be to… more»
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Rare Color: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Finding a solid C2 Corvette project car can be a battle. Production numbers were reasonably respectable, but as is often the case with any motor vehicle, the introduction of the C3 saw C2 values tumble. That means that many… more»
Rare 2-Door Hardtop: 1958 Mercury Commuter

OK station wagon fans, here’s a tres cool find in the form of a 1958 Mercury Commuter two-door hardtop wagon. Not just a two-door but a hardtop to boot! Now I knew Mercury, like many auto manufacturers, produced two-door… more»
Original Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some classic cars arrive on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is easy to guess their fate. However, some can be vehicles like this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. There’s no doubt that it would benefit from some… more»
Drop-Top Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. Both were bread and butter cars that appealed to lots of buyers and sold well. For 1965, the full-size Fords had an all-new design,… more»
1 of 297: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-32

The 442 (also known as the 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as part of the Cutlass series of mid-size cars. Along with the Pontiac GTO and Chevelle SS 396, it competed with other cars in the muscle car space…. more»
Stored in the 80s: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra

The Fox-body Ford Mustang came in many forms, but one of the less often spotted variants is the Cobra model with the 2.3-liter turbocharged engine. This example is said to be a barn find that was stored in a… more»
236 Barn Finds At Auction In Upstate New York!

It is a shame not to meet or speak with C. Louis Abelove, Esquire for this article and his upcoming auction on November 22, 2021 because it is quite apparent that one of his passions in life has been… more»
Dusty 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4-Speed

There are certain questions that encourage the thinking soul to stop for a moment and plumb the depths of reason in search of an answer. What is the sound of one hand clapping? How many roads must a man… more»
Potentially Cheap 1970 Dodge Dart V8 Project

As a 2-door hardtop, most 1970s Dodge Darts came packaged as Swinger models to appeal to more youthful buyers. But the same body style was also available in the Dart Custom with a higher level of trim. Such is… more»
Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk

After Studebaker and Packard got together in 1954, Packard-branded cars would be gone four short years later. Packard automobiles built in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that famous name which went back almost… more»
Loaded 51k Mile 1969 Ford Thunderbird

Substantially untouched since its acquisition in 1979, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Carbondale, Illinois may need a thorough mechanical going-through, but mostly looks like a ten year-old car with 51,000 miles on the clock. Sadly the power headlight covers… more»
Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe

After serving one family since World War II, this 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe in Lutz, Florida comes to market in non-running condition, but the seller reports the starter turns the motor even though it does not fire. With… more»
Formula 400 Barn Find: 1970 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac launched the Firebird in 1967 as a companion to the Chevy Camaro to do battle with the popular Ford Mustang. The cars were redesigned for 1970 and would create a fresh look that would carry them into the… more»
No Reserve 1972 Ford Mustang 351/4-Speed Convertible

I have often wondered if Chevrolet pulled the plug on the Camaro convertible too soon. Always a good seller, it was gone at the end of the ’69 model year, along with cousin Firebird’s drop-top. Mopar’s Barracuda and Challenger… more»
Cheap ’80s Hot Rod: 1984 Dodge Daytona

Oh, the eighties! Things were changing all around, socially, politically, musically as well as on the automotive front. But being an automotive website, I’ll stick to the car stuff. Chrysler Corporation, who had a near-death experience in the ’70s,… more»

