Barn Finds

Ran When Parked: 1916 GMC Model 16 3/4-Ton Pickup

GMC was initially created in 1911 by William Durant, the same Durant who shares credit founding Chevrolet and General Motors, to cater to the trucking and industrial markets. During the first world war, GMC was tasked with building heavy… more»

32k Mile Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

The first Charger was a 1964 show car that evolved into the Charger II concept auto in 1965. That design would roll over into the production car that debuted the following year. The 1973 model year would be the… more»

Michigan Barn Find: 1968 Ford Ranchero GT

With Barn Finds celebrating its 10th birthday, the inevitable question is whether there will ever be an end to the amazing classic cars that people will unearth in sheds and barns around the country, or indeed, around the world…. more»

Not A Taxi! 1971 Checker Marathon

The Checker Marathon was produced for more than 20 years across three decades. Most of them ended up serving in the taxicab industry, with limited sales to John Q. Public. These cars were built like tanks and had more… more»

LS Swap? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Blank canvas barn finds are always a fascinating prospect because they leave potential buyers with plenty to consider regarding how they might tackle the project. This 1969 Corvette is a perfect example because it has undergone plenty of changes… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The muscle car movement was in full swing in the late 1960s and the Chevelle SS 396 was right upfront. Nearly 20% of all Chevelle production in 1969 were the SS 396 and most of those were 2-door sport… more»

Tin Woody: 1952 Chevrolet Station Wagon

The wood-bodied station wagons, referred to as “Woodies,” wouldn’t be embraced by the major automobile manufacturers until the late 1920s. Ford introduced their first production Woodie in 1929 while it was another 10 years before Chevrolet joined the fray…. more»

Last Driven in ’92: 1986 Toyota MR2

This first generation Toyota MR2 is a garage find that’s been parked since 1992. The MR2 is a two owner vehicle, purchased by a college professor with under 40,000 miles and parked in a climate controlled garage until the… more»

Stored 45 Years: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle

With more than 21 million Volkswagen “Bugs” built between 1938 and 2003, you’d think you’d see more of them around today. But they were simple, economical cars built to be used by the masses and then discarded. Fortunately, this… more»

True Barn Finds! Pair of 1965 Ford Mustangs

Located in a barn in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a pair of 1965 Ford Mustangs that have been hidden away for the past 20 years. They’re in the back corner of a barn and other vehicles seem to have… more»

Restorable SS 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet struck gold when they introduced the Super Sport in 1961. It caught on quickly as an appearance package and later dominated most of Chevy’s nameplates with big-block engines. This 1963 Impala has SS markings, so we assume it’s… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport

For nearly 20 years, the LeMans would carry the banner for Pontiac’s intermediates and spawn the popular GTO muscle car. Over three model years, Pontiac offered the LeMans Sport, which was a cross between a LeMans and a GTO,… more»

Surf’s Up! 1967 Ford Falcon

The Falcon would become one of the most successful compacts offered by domestic U.S. automakers in the 1960s. Its platform would serve as the launching point for some other best-sellers, like the Mustang and Maverick. Unlike those cars, the… more»

1 of 400! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

Called “a mirror of the actual future” in this vintage video, the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham offered every possible convenience to buyers with no concern for cost. A list price of over $13,000 equates to more than $125,000 today…. more»

Early Edition: 1964 ½ Ford Mustang

The successful Ford Mustang was rolled out in April 1964. While early copies (those produced through August) are sometimes referred to as 1964 ½ or 1964.5 models, but all Mustangs built through the Fall of 1965 were titled as… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

UPDATE – This Camaro has been relisted here on eBay. The seller hasn’t changed their ad, but hopefully, they’ve decided to lower their reserve to something more realistic given the condition and specs of the car. Let us know… more»

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