This 1976 Datsun 280Z has been in the seller’s garage for some time and represents a rarely seen model that captures the essence of the original design before the Z car became a heavier and more feature-laden grand tourer,… more»
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Forest Find: 1961 Ford 2-Door Ranch Wagon

As of late, we have covered a lot of station wagons here on Barn Finds and interest always seems to focus on ’50s vintage, full-size two-door models. By 1961, however, they were starting to fade away, more than likely… more»
Stored For 16 Years: 1968 Dodge Charger

This 1968 Dodge Charger is the first year for the short-lived second generation of the Dodge Charger. The car is located in Smithfield, Virginia. The Charger is in great condition after sitting in climate-controlled storage for the past 16… more»
Field Find: 1956 Chevrolet Suburban

In today’s world, you would call the Chevy Suburban a sport utility vehicle or SUV. But 65 years ago, you would have simply called it a van. Sometimes they would come with multiple seats for carrying people, other times… more»
Rare Fins: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

In the mid-to-late 1950s, the Cadillac Eldorado Seville was a 2-door super luxury automobile of the similar stature as the Lincoln Continental Mark II. For 1957, the car received new styling that included an exclusive rear-end design that was… more»
Restored and Parked: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

It’s not all that amazing anymore to read that a car was restored shortly before going into storage or otherwise being forgotten. That seems to at least be part of the story for this 1976 Lancia Scorpion, that received… more»
Small-Block Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda started out being a derivative of the Valiant compact in 1964. It actually beat the Mustang to market by 17 days, but the Ford product got most of the attention. By the second generation in 1967,… more»
Parked For 15 Years: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible

The 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible was a relatively rare car when it was new, so it is incredible to find a solid one that has been languishing in a shed for more than 15-years. Barn Finder Larry D… more»
Parts Car? 1962 Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet

There are few sights sadder than a classic Italian sports car that has developed significant rust problems. That has been the fate of this 1962 Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet, and the owner is very candid about its condition. He would… more»
350/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

Bidding history can be a clear indicator of a classic vehicle’s desirability, and the history on this 1971 Chevrolet C20 Pickup says that it is one that a few people would like to own. It has already received an… more»
Same Owner For 40 Years: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The F-85 – first a compact and then later an intermediate – was the foundation for the highly-successful Oldsmobile Cutlass line. Besides the differences in trim levels, the 2-door Cutlass models in the early 1970s could be differentiated by… more»
Trans Am Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

The AAR ‘Cuda was Plymouth’s entry into SCCA Trans Am racing for 1970. The sanctioning body required that participating manufacturers build at least 2,500 street versions of the cars used on the track. Plymouth accomplished this feat by assembling… more»
Affordable Project: 1950 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup

Time has not been kind to this 1950 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup. Still, with the ongoing popularity and desirability of these classics, it is a vehicle that will almost certainly serve as the basis for someone’s project. The big question… more»
Solid Starter: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

I can’t think of many more enjoyable experiences than partaking in some top-down cruising on a warm summer day. That is the opportunity that this 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible would seem to be offering its buyer. It will need… more»
Bargain Classic: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan

If you’re in the market for a classic automobile project for under $1000, you know how slim the pickins can be – especially nowadays with YouTube people snapping them up left and right. Well, here’s your chance to get… more»
Z-Code Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

The Ford Galaxie was created in the late 1950s to compete with Chevy’s Impala. By 1962, all full-size Fords wore the Galaxie badge, with “500” and “500/XL” denoting the higher series. Some say this was to tie into the… more»

