By now, many of us have seen the excellent YouTube channel developed by New York-based detailer Ammo NYC. The detailing shop has earned a reputation for not only being entrusted with multi-million dollar collections, but also for reviving long-stored… more»
Barn Finds
Unfinished Business: 1962 Ford Thunderbird

The third generation of the Ford T-Birds were introduced for 1961 and their shape had space age qualities about them. A big departure from the “Squarebirds” of 1958-60. The car would gain a lot of attention very quickly as… more»
Only One in the U.S.? 1949 Fiat 1100B Cabriolet

Gray market cars have been coming into the United States for decades, but for different reasons. In the 70s and 80s, the import market was primarily driven by consumers who wanted the forbidden fruit, the high horsepower models that… more»
Rolling Ragtop Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevy got into the pony car race in 1967 that Ford and Plymouth had started two years earlier. Out of some 285,000 of the hot little cars they built in the first year, more than 25,000 Camaro’s were convertibles…. more»
Boxed In! 1970 Dodge Charger 500

Like the old VHS machine on its trunk, this 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Warren, Michigan found itself discarded, a thing that once held utility for the owner, but not for a long time. After a decade or three… more»
Dusty Garage Find! 1974 Buick LeSabre Convertible

By 1974, domestic convertibles were on the way out. While it’s true that they were falling out of favor with buyers, the long wagging finger of the Fed’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was threatening new rollover standards… more»
25 Years In The Barn: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

This 1972 Cutlass Supreme has been out of commission for at least 25 years and apparently has moved from shelter to shelter. The last title that was issued on the car was in 1978 and it comes with a… more»
Running Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has long hovered between muscle car beater and collector car gold among enthusiasts, as it seems the car is either cherished to the point of obsession or treated like a dirt track special that… more»
Well Preserved RV: 1977 Dodge Sportsman

This 1977 Dodge Sportsman R/V is an impressively clean Class C motorhome that the seller calls a “barn find” – but we’re not exactly sure why. It could be that the terminology is simply plastered onto any vehicle that’s… more»
Dagmar Equipped: 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

This 1956 Cadillac could be considered a barn find but it’s really a yard find which isn’t too auspicious a find because there are old cars outside, in yards, everywhere. They hide in plain sight, you just need to… more»
Frogeye Find: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

Back in 1958, the Austin-Healey Sprite was rolled out as a small, low-budget, British-made roadster. It earned the nickname “frogeye” in the UK for its headlights positioned on top of the hood, inboard of the front wings. In the… more»
GTX Clone? 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite

The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale-trimmed muscle car between 1967-71 (compared to the Road Runner which was for the more budget-conscious). On the other hand, the Sport Satellite was the upscale family version of the Plymouth B-bodies that was targeted… more»
Yard Find: 1969 AMC AMX

When AMC entered the pony car market, they had a two-prong approach. They rolled out the 4-seat Javelin in 1968 that was similar in concept to the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro. But they also had the new AMX,… more»
Farm Find: 1970 Honda N600

Honda has long been known for its small cars, with the predominant model being the Civic. While the average consumer would be lucky to know that much, most anyone who doesn’t follow automotive culture would be unaware of Honda’s… more»
Sub-Compact Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevy Chevette was the more conventional successor to the company’s troubled Vega sub-compact. It ran for 12 model years, spanning 1976-87, and would see production reach 2.8 million units in the process. The seller of this 1985 edition… more»
Hidden for 30 Years: 1982 Avanti II

The Avanti underwent numerous transformations as it evolved under different ownership groups, but with its general appearance rarely changing too much, it has always enjoyed a following regardless of what was happening in the background at headquarters. This 1982… more»

