Barn Finds

Work-In-Progress: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac and Chevrolet both got into the “pony car” market in 1967 to compete against the highly popular Ford Mustang. First-generation models ran for three years and saw sales north of 277,000, so the Pontiac quickly became a solid… more»

Stored 15 Years: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

One of the most successful cars to ever emerge from Oldsmobile was the Cutlass – and especially the Cutlass Supreme. As a mid-size automobile, its popularity took off with the generation built from 1968-72. That would include this 1972… more»

Mystery Machine: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

I think that most of us love a good mystery. Whether it’s on the screen or in a book, there is something pretty satisfying about unraveling one before that story reaches its conclusion. That is what is on offer… more»

Restoration or Parts Car? 1970 AMC Hornet

AMC resurrected the old Hudson Hornet name and applied it to their new compact in 1970. The Hornet would replace the Rambler American, thus ending the use of the Rambler marque in North America. This first-year Hornet is stashed… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1915 Harley-Davidson 11F

As anybody with a pulse on the auction scene can confirm, antique motorcycles are hot right now, with Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads selling for over $100k. While a restored bike can be an accurate representation of what it looked like when… more»

Back Lot Find: 1973 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite was Plymouth’s top trim level of the mid-size Belvedere beginning in 1965. It would soldier on through three generations before giving way to the Fury nameplate in 1975. This ’73 edition is far from stock in appearance… more»

383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger

Dodge introduced the Charger in mid-1966 as a personal luxury car that would appeal to the muscle car set. The car didn’t go over well in its first two years but took off in 1968-70 as Chrysler redesigned all… more»

Original 383/4-Speed: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner proves that some pretty exciting classic cars are still hidden in barns begging to be found and returned to our roads. It appears that this beast remains largely untouched since the seller dragged it… more»

Project Cars: A Gaggle of Opel GTs

Influenced by the styling of the C3 Chevy Corvette that came out in 1968, German car builder Opel (owned by GM) introduced the Opel GT that same year. It was a small, GT-style sports car sold through Buick dealers… more»

Barn Find V6: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy launched the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entry into the growing personal luxury car market that Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick were already enjoying. At first, it shared the platform used by the Grand Prix which was downsized… more»

Diamond in the Rough? 1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe

In terms of rarity alone, it would be hard to beat this 1939 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace, this classic is available for $12,000. Many thanks to Will Zeier… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1936 Dodge D-2

Dodge Brothers Company was sold to Chrysler in 1928, having begun in the automobile manufacturing business in 1914. The D-Series of cars started production in 1935 after the economy had begun to come back from the Great Depression. They… more»

Affordable Jag! 1950 Vintage Doepke XK120

At the rate that the values of certain cars are climbing, a vintage Doepke scale model like this 1950 Jaguar XK120 is about all we’ll be able to afford before too long. And even these ’50s vintage toys can… more»

SS 396 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet joined the mid-size auto market in 1964 with the Chevelle and the Super Sport would be a big part of these cars. In 1966, the SS 396 was promoted to a series of its own but reverted to… more»

Barn Find Project: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere

Chrysler designer Virgil Exner began modernizing the appearance of the company’s products in 1955. The “Forward Look” cars were longer and lower than before, setting the stage for the restyle in 1957 that would set the automobiles apart. The… more»

Stored For 54 Years: 1950 Jaguar Mark V Drop-Head Coupe

If you went out Jaguar shopping in 1950, you faced two main choices. If a genuine sports car was on your shopping list, a shiny XK120 would have been the best option. However, if you wanted the wind-in-the-hair experience… more»

Barn Finds