Barn Finds

Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Hurst/Olds Project

Update 4/9/21 – This one got bid up to $7,600 but has been relisted on eBay again for some reason. Might be your second chance if you wanted this cool Olds! From 3/20/21 – 1984’s Hurst/Olds would be the… more»

Built By Stutz: 1920 HCS Series 2 Touring

H.C.S. Motor Car Company was the second auto manufacturer that Henry C. Stutz founded. In 1910, he and a partner formed the first company which would bear his name later, the Stutz Motor Car Co. It would be acquired… more»

Rust-Free Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Some people believe that the supply of fantastic barn finds is beginning to dry up, but this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 proves that this theory is far from true. This classic muscle car has been parked in a… more»

1 of 1: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible

If you’re into rare cars, you can’t do any rarer than 1 of 1. And that’s what this 1967 Ford Mustang looks to be, at least according to its Marti Report. When you consider that Ford built upwards of… more»

Small 4X4: 1985 Subaru BRAT GL

Do you remember the little Subaru BRAT? But do you recall what the name was an abbreviation for? If you came up with “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter”, you get to move to the head of the class. These little… more»

Barn Find Stash Hiding In Small Town Idaho!

A few days ago, I mentioned making a trip down to a small nearby town here in Idaho to pick up a hardtop for our Triumph TR3, which you can read about here. Casey, the owner of the hardtop… more»

Small Back Glass: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE

Dodge came late to the pony car party – some first years after the Ford Mustang first stirred the pot. The E-body Challenger was their entry, sharing a new body with the revamped Plymouth Barracuda (although no sheet metal… more»

1956 Buick Super Sedan Barn Find

In 1956, Buick sold four models of automobiles: Series 40, 50, 60 and 70. The Series 60 was more commonly known as the Super, one step up from the Special, but below the Century and Roadmaster. It would use… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

For a fairly rare car, we have covered an awful lot of ’54 Corvettes here on Barn Finds, and to keep the trend going, here’s another for your review. This example is referenced as, “… a highly original unrestored… more»

Upscale Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

When the Barracuda was redesigned for 1970, Plymouth added an upscale version called the Gran Coupe. It had more amenities than the standard coupe but was limited to motors under 383 cubic inches. This Gran Coupe is a non-running… more»

Stash Of Rare BMWs: E28 M5, 2002 Tii, and 323i!

There’s quite a stash of desirable BMWs up for grabs in Ohio, all from the same individual’s garage. The older owner has had these cars in his care since 1996, and they’re not the usual assortment of collectible BMWs:… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

When the budget-minded Road Runner was conceived, Chrysler executives thought they might sell a few thousand a year. Not sure why they had that opinion given the success that Pontiac had with the early GTO. Instead, they sold 45,000… more»

Tent Find: 1967 Ford Mustang 302

The successful Mustang got its first restyle in 1967 and continued to sell well, although not quite as briskly as its 1966 high water mark. That would be the year the car would get its first serious competition in… more»

Desert Find: $3,900 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon

The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s first all-steel-bodied wagon in 1952 after the “Woodie” phase of wagon production had come to an end. Simpler in trim and amenities compared to the Country Squire, the Ranch Wagon would remain a Ford… more»

Garage Find: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

This 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible was driven into this garage and covered back in 2010 by its second owner. Sadly, he has since passed away. His son would love nothing more than to return this elegant luxury car to… more»

Buried In The Barn: 1940 Studebaker President

The President was Studebaker’s top-of-the line car between 1926-42 and again from 1955-58. It was their version of the Cadillac, but like most Studebaker products, it didn’t sell in similar numbers. This 1940 edition has been camped out in… more»

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