Finding affordable project cars can be a battle, and it can be a source of frustration for people who are considering dipping their toes into the waters of classic car ownership for the first time. For those individuals, this… more»
Barn Finds
Chopped 1965 Ford Thunderbird

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird was one of 42,600 hardtops built for the model year. And it looks like the car has been off the road and up in the air for quite some time. Someone decided to cut the… more»
California Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

From time to time, people will wonder if a reported barn find is really a “barn find”, i.e., a car that has been tucked away in a barn, garage or shed for many years. The layers and layers of… more»
Work-In-Progress: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

The SS 396 continued as an option on the Chevelle Malibu or El Camino for 1970. More than 62,300 were built, so it was not a rare car then and not too hard to find now, depending on condition…. more»
2 For 1 Deal: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro

The second-generation Chevy Camaro (1970-81) was still going strong in 1978, with more than 272,600 copies leaving GM factories. Much to my surprise, a significant number of them were still built with six-cylinder power. This car is one of… more»
V8 Conversion Project: 1967 Ford Mustang

The hugely successful Ford Mustang got competition from General Motors in 1967 and still outsold both those cars combined (Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird) by nearly 2 to 1. It also received its first restyle since being launched in… more»
One Family Owned: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

The 1970 model year was perhaps the heyday for the Chevelle Super Sport, with both 396 and 454 versions of the car available. In fact, nearly 53,600 of these hotties left the factory that year, making for a decent… more»
Stored 26 Years: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major player to field a “pony car” – more than five years after Ford got the ball rolling with the Mustang. The Challenger rolled out for 1970 using the new E-body platform that the revised… more»
1972 Dodge Demon 340 Project

By 1972, the Dodge Demon was in its second year of production. It was essentially a Plymouth Duster with a Dart front clip and different taillights. The Demon name would only have a two-year run as Dodge rebranded it… more»
Garage Find? 1973 Chevrolet Caprice

Looking eerie, this 1973 Chevrolet Caprice hardtop reminds me of something one might find in Hannibal Lecter’s garage. There’s really no backstory as to how, or why, it ended up where it is, as it is – but this… more»
Rat Rod or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup

This 1938 Willys Pickup is a relatively rare beast that the owner found languishing in a barn. It is a solid classic that is mechanically complete. The buyer has the choice of restoring the Willys, or it could make… more»
Highly Optioned: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a 1965 Corvette Convertible that has led a quiet life. A previous owner parked it more than 35-years ago, but the current owner has managed to coax it back to life. It runs and… more»
Blast From the Past: 1913 Metz Model 22 Museum Piece

I remember reading somewhere once that at the first half of the twentieth century, there were more American car companies just starting with the letter A than there are total today. It’s also a time in the history of… more»
Rust-Free Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The majority of classic Chevelles that we see here at Barn Finds usually either have a V8 under the hood or fresh air where a V8 used to be. That’s what makes this 1972 Chevelle Malibu barn find a… more»
Driveway Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop

Just when you think another 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air can’t surface, one does! They have been found for years in just about every locale and circumstance imaginable. And, this example is probably considered the most desirable body style and… more»


