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Dusty Bugeye: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

How’s this for basic information? This 1960 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has “been in the barn for a long time.” And “it was running when I parked it” but “is not running” now. Of course, “You will need a mechanic… more»

Early Mopar Muscle: 1956 Chrysler 300B

The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of performance cars were built between 1955-65. After the 300-C of 1955, the sequential lettering began with the 300B in ’56 and ended with the 300L years later. Early 300s found success on the… more»

Original 383: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

It appears that this 1969 Dodge Charger SE has led quite a life. It doesn’t feature its original paint, but its original V8 rests under the hood. It has been sitting for many years and needs a new owner… more»

Garage Find Project: 1958 Edsel Ranger

Ford had high hopes when it introduced the new Edsel line of cars for 1958. They would compete alongside Ford’s automobiles, Mercury, and Lincoln, giving the company a fourth division, just like Chrysler (remember DeSoto?). For a variety of… more»

A-Team Tribute: 1982 GMC Vandura

There are some vehicles you simply automatically assume are located in the United States, owing to their heritage, design, or both. In the case of this 1982 GMC Vandura, a vehicle by and large associated with American truck and… more»

Farm Find Project: 1950 Austin A40 Devon

The A40 was marketed by Austin Motor Co. between 1947-52. They were the first post-war cars the company built and had a mixture of both old and new engineering. More than 450,000 of them were built in six years… more»

One Family Owned: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Finding a family that makes the most of hand-me-down clothes is not unusual. However, finding the same thinking with a classic car is less so. That is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. It has passed through the… more»

Project or Parts? 1937 Cord 812 Westchester

We don’t often see examples of the 1937 Cord 812 cross our desks here at Barn Finds, but to have two appear in quick succession is a rare treat. I recently had the privilege of covering another 1937 Cord… more»

427 Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The seller is this 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe’s second owner. This classic has been in storage since it was involved in a minor fender bender in 1977. It features many desirable options, including a 427ci Tri-Power big-block. It… more»

Only One in U.S.? 1967 Siata Formichetta

The Siata Formichetta was a small van built in Spain in the 1960s. Though total production reached about 7,000 units, few if any of these transports are known to have made it to the U.S. This one is an… more»

War-Era Project: 1940 Plymouth Road King

Even though automobile production wouldn’t be suspended until 1942 due to the war effort, materials and supplies were already getting hard to come by in 1940. That’s the year the seller’s Plymouth Road King was built, one of the… more»

Evicted 15 Years Ago: 1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

The Coupe de Ville may be the most well-known Cadillac nameplate because it was part of their line-up for 57 years. The 1949 model was not only the first year produced but also the first Cadillac to have a… more»

Room For Four! 1973 Lotus Elan +2/130

From 1962-75, Lotus Cars produced the Elan, a British-built rear-wheel-drive sports car. Beginning in 1967, they added a 2+2 version with a longer wheelbase and more passenger room to attract buyers with small children. This 1973 is one of… more»

Woodie Wagon: 1950 Ford Country Squire

Wood-bodied station wagons were popular with the wealthy in the 1940s. But by the next decade, they had become too expensive to produce given their sales volumes. Ford built the last of its true “woodies” in 1948, but through… more»

Original 326 HO: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Occasionally a classic will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we ponder what the car’s back story might have been. Such is the case with this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. It would have been a stunning car… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1965 Jaguar XKE Roadster

I admit it. The sight of a Jaguar XKE Roadster is enough to make me turn weak at the knees. While our feature car isn’t the ultimate version of the XKE, it is a highly desirable 1965 Series 1… more»