Barn Finds

Ghostbusters Tribute! 1959 Pontiac Ambulance

Superior Coach Co. built quite a few ambulances and hearses between 1940 and 1980. They had a propensity for General Motors products, like this one which was based on a 1959 Pontiac Bonneville. We’re told it was used as… more»

Back Yard Find: 1953 Jaguar XK120

The post-war years were a boon for British cars, sports cars in particular. In many instances, U.S. GIs returned from England and regaled friends and families with stories of fast, tight handling sports cars being propelled along narrow, winding… more»

Big Block Convertible: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

One of the most popular muscle cars during that genre’s heyday was the Chevelle SS 396. With a big-block engine under the hood of a mid-size car, the Chevelle SS 396 had youthful buyers under its spell. But the… more»

Parked For 40 Years: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V

Affordable classic luxury cars are getting harder to find, but that seems to be what is on offer with this 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V. It has been parked for 40-years, but it is a complete vehicle that shows… more»

Cheap AMC AMX X-Code 390?

American Motors was known for building conservative, reliable cars but would step outside that comfort zone from time to time. The 1968-70 AMX was one of those times, transforming their new Javelin pony car into a GT style 2-seater…. more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Hidden away in this shed and under a heavy layer of dust is what is widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful cars ever built. It is a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, but it has fallen on… more»

X33 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Chevy Camaro turned out to be a worthy competitor to the Ford Mustang when it debuted in 1967. For its first generation, 1967-69, the Camaro would see production of more than 840,000 units. For 1969, assemblies were extended… more»

Almost A Century Old! 1924 Ford Model T

I remember being told that at one time the esteemed auto publication, Hemmings Motor News, had listing categories for Ford and then everything else as Ford was such a dominant brand in Hemming’s early years. I don’t know if… more»

Barn Freed: 1948 Packard Deluxe Eight

The 1948 Packard sales brochure proclaims, “Excitingly new…Unmistakably Packard!” Compared to a ’47, yes, this ’48 is new. Excitingly? That’s up for debate I suppose. It actually has a bit of a Hudson Hornet “bathtub” vibe going on. Listed… more»

Stored Since ’94: $3,500 1974 Saab Sonnett III

For those of you who might think of Saab as a quirky little manufacturer of sedans, it’s important to remember that the company had a heritage quite different from any other manufacturer, save perhaps Bristol in the UK. Saab… more»

289 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Mustang

By the end of the 1966 model year, Ford had sold more than 1.2 million copies of their new pony car phenom – and they did it in 2 ½ years! A commonly equipped ’66 Mustang came with a… more»

350 V8 Project: 1968 Chevelle Super Sport

The Chevelle Super Sport (SS 396) became a series of its own in 1968, including the sport coupe, convertible and El Camino pickup. Second generation Chevelles (1968-72) received an all-new sculpted body with tapered front fenders and rounded beltline…. more»

Pair Of Barn Finds: 1970s Chevrolet Impalas

The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala enjoyed a six-year run from 1971-76. They would be replaced by smaller renditions as the industry began its down-sizing phase. The cars would be little changed from year-to-year, with the exception of… more»

Field Find: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

The third generation Chevy Nova (1968-74) was the car’s most successful in terms of sales. In fact, in 1974, they enjoyed their best year, no doubt due to the OPEC oil embargo that saw buyers flocking to smaller cars…. more»

Barn Find Boss: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351

More often than not, classic cars that emerge from barns will show signs of deterioration and require significant work to return to their former glory. However, the occasional gem will surface, which is the case with this 1971 Mustang… more»

Restore or Part Out? 1967 Pontiac GTO

After a successful two years of being an option on the Tempest/LeMans, Pontiac promoted the GTO to series status in 1966. All of GM’s A-body intermediates were restyled that year, gaining more of a curvaceous look with kicked-up rear… more»

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