The Chevy Camaro arrived in 1967 to take market share away from the sensationally selling Ford Mustang (pony car). And it did an admirable job by finding 221,000 buyers in the first year. Located in a garage in Topeka,… more»
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Bring Your Own Basket: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
One of the most successful cars of the 1950s (and perhaps of all time) was the 1955-57 Chevrolet. The styling seemed to appeal to everyone, and they sold nearly five million copies in three years (helped by Chevy’s first… more»
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1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Go Pack Project
The AMX was a GT-style, 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. Many think of it as a shortened Javelin (much like the Gremlin was to the Hornet), but that would be shortchanging the hot… more»
BF Exclusive: 1962 Chrysler 300
Chrysler made some bold moves as an organization in 1962. Some didn’t work out that well in hindsight, such as shrinking the full-size Plymouths and Dodges (although the long-running B-Body did emerge from the downsizing as a popular intermediate);… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Are you feeling brave? You are? But are you brave enough to tackle what will undoubtedly be a major restoration project? The classic in question is this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. It features what appears to be its original… more»
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Field Find Roller: 1959 Edsel Villager
The Edsel debuted in 1958 to a lot of fanfare as the 4th brand sold by Ford Motor Co. Besides the issue of whether there was a market for a Ford/Mercury hybrid, timing was bad due to a poor… more»
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Two Full Classics for $25K: 1937 and 1939 Lincoln Model Ks
While Facebook Marketplace is considered by many to be a breeding ground for junk peddlers and scam artists, every once in a while you find a gem or two. Perhaps the most amazing classic car deal of the year… more»
BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
While 1961 was more momentous in Jaguar history for being the year that the E-Type was introduced to a stunned global audience, it was also the final year for the body-on-frame Mark IX. Only 10,009 of these handsome sedans… more»
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V8-Ready Roller: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge added the Swinger model to the Dart line-up in 1969 to inject some sportiness into an otherwise boring compact (except for the GTS). The ploy worked, and Plymouth would replicate the 2-door hardtop in 1971 as the Valiant… more»
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6-Cylinder Project: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
This 1970 Chevy Nova likely began life as a “Grandma” car. It has the right power equipment for that assumption (250 cubic inch inline-6, 2-speed automatic transmission, drum brakes). After 140,000 miles, it still runs, though the seller says… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The prospect of a new project car is a time of elation for most car enthusiasts. We know that our garage will soon be filled with the high hopes that come with potentially being the one to revive a… more»
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Under the Shelves Find: 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4
The Austin Healey 100-6 is one of those classic cars that while undoubtedly desirable, always seems to be lurking in barn find form somewhere, at any given time. It definitely seems to be on the leader board as a… more»
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17 Years in Garage: 1987 Ford Mustang GT
Admitting you’re not going to get around to restoring a car, or otherwise getting it running, is the first step in releasing a car from the cold clutches of a dark garage. The seller admits that this 1987 Ford… more»
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Hemi-Powered: 1924 Ford T-Bucket
It feels like Hot Rod week at Barn Finds, with our feature car the second such vehicle to appear on our pages in under a day. While the previous vehicle was an old-school Ford Roaster, this is a 1924… more»
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14k Original Miles: No Reserve 1981 DMC DeLorean
Until recently, this 1981 DMC DeLorean had occupied the same spot in the previous owner’s garage since 1993. This lack of action makes it unsurprising that its odometer shows only 14,000 original miles. The seller has revived the DeLorean,… more»
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No Reserve: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod
Regular Barn Finds readers will know my preference for original classics. However, I treat that attitude as a guide, rather than a hard-and-fast rule. I have total respect for well-executed custom builds, and am almost irresistibly drawn to old-school… more»
