Based on the tow strap in this picture and the dusty shelter behind the car, we’re witnessing the extraction of this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 from its storage location in Madera, California. Thanks to reader Rex M. for… more»
Barn Finds
California Desert Find: 1971 Jaguar E-Type

A 1971 Jaguar E-Type is no doubt, an iconic automobile by design and reputation, but it’s the individual subject that is the determining factor regarding valuation and demand. And that’s the challenge for today, to examine this E-type and… more»
Running Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger 340

When the Dodge Challenger joined the “pony car” race in 1970, it could be had with all sorts of muscle under the hood, including a Magnum 440 V8 and the 426 Hemi. Detuning for fewer emissions and higher insurance… more»
No Reserve: 1972 Pontiac LeMans

This 1972 Pontiac LeMans is a surprise packet. It appears that while it’s dusty, it’s not particularly rusty. It is a complete classic that the owner found in a barn, and it holds promise as a rewarding project car…. more»
Rare Italian Roadster: 1970 Siata Spring

The discovery of a Siata Spring is not a first for Barn Finds but this 1970 example is a first for me. As I have learned, there are many interesting marques and models that haven’t hit my radar so let’s… more»
Price Reduction! 1934 Chevrolet Canopy Express

It appears that the owners of this rare 1934 Chevrolet Canopy Express truck have grown tired of selling it as the price has recently been reduced from $8,900 to $3,500 or best offer! It’s listed for sale here on… more»
Stored For 40 Years! 1969 Datsun 510

You would have to think that this 1969 Datsun 510 might have a story to tell. The owner has dragged it into the light of day after it had claimed to have been in storage for forty years. He… more»
71k Original Miles: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad

It will take a bit of work to return this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad to its former glory, but it should be worth the effort with 71,000 genuine miles on the clock and its original V8 under the hood. It’s… more»
Shelby Clone Roller: 1966 Ford Mustang

Ford enlisted Carroll Shelby, famed American automotive designer, and race car driver, to help bolster the image of their new Mustang as a performance car. That work began with the 1965 Mustang fastback and continued through 1969. The first… more»
49k Mile 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Launched for the 1967 model year, the Cougar would become Mercury’s most successful new product launch. It gave the company a car to compete along with the Mustang for collective Ford market share in the new pony car space…. more»
Red Barn Find: 1985 TVR 280i

TVR: Terribly light, Very quick, and Raucous. Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, this 1985 280i is listed for auction here on eBay. Five days remain at the time of writing, and though the bid has cleared $3,000, the reserve… more»
Drop-Top Project: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport

If you walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1972 looking for a mid-size car, you might have come away confused. They offered the T-37, LeMans, LeMans Sport, and GTO, all based on the same car. The GTO was an… more»
Popular Short Bed: 1967 GMC 1500 Pickup

Continuing in our search for popular pickup trucks, today’s discovery is a 1967 GMC 1500 and it appears to be the always popular short bed version! Sitting for twenty years, this truck is in unrestored and unmodified condition and… more»
28k Mile Project: 1969 Ford Torino GT

The Torino would debut in 1968 as the top-end entry in the Fairlane series of mid-size cars. In just three years, it would become the intermediate’s primary brand. The GT was largely an appearance package but could have some… more»
Rough Muscle Truck: 1993 Ford F-150 Lightning

There’s something about collector vehicles turning up in neglected, abandoned condition – I wouldn’t call it beautiful, but whatever it is, it explains why I tend to buy special cars that haven’t been treated as such. This Lightning is… more»
California Farm Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible

The Jaguar E-Type will likely never go out of style – it’s just too damn beautiful. So even when found as a dusty barn find after languishing on a California farm for decades, it’s not surprising for a car… more»

