Barn Finds

Stored 35 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The now iconic Chevy Nomad had a three-year run in the mid-1950s. The 2-door Nomad differed from other station wagons of the day by having styling that was more reminiscent of a hardtop sedan than that of a regular… more»

Parked in 1995: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback is an authentic barn find that the previous owner parked in 1995. It looks sad, but its condition would seem to be better than the photos suggest. It needs a new home and an… more»

Dusty Barn Find 1972 Ford F-250

The seller describes this 1972 Ford F-250 as a “true barn find” that was purchased from an estate sale. Unfortunately, the history of the truck seems to be unknown, but it was last registered in 2000. We recently featured another… more»

One-Owner Barn Find: 1978 Ford Thunderbird

Who remembers 1978? I’m guessing that at least half of the Barn Finds family of readers were alive 42+ years ago, but how many of you were of driving age back then? This 1978 Ford Thunderbird is posted here… more»

Drop Top Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

Coming off a hugely successful first couple of years, the Ford Mustang got a mild restyle for 1967. And sales continued to be strong, but off a bit as new competitors were getting in on the pony car act…. more»

Hay Barn Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

After more than 10-years spent in a hay barn, this 1967 Mustang Fastback has emerged and been coaxed back to life. It doesn’t seem that it has suffered unduly from the experience, and returning it to active duty shouldn’t… more»

Two Cars and More: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS396

Chevrolet gave birth to the Super Sport in 1961 and it changed how many of their cars were sold going forward. In 1965, it got even better when the 396 cubic inch V8 started appearing in Chevy cars. The… more»

Rolling Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Chrysler’s intermediates were redesigned for 1971, including the Road Runner and its upscale cousin, the GTX. The bodywork now had a more rounded “fuselage” look along the lines of other Chrysler styling trends of the day, which included a… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

This 1967 Camaro RS/SS is an intriguing car. It was parked in 1983 after some minor cosmetic damage, and it has only just seen the light of day. It has belonged to the same family since new, and it… more»

Black Plate Barn Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental

Every time I see a 1964 Lincoln Continental, thoughts go right to Mr. Solo getting himself into a “pressing engagement” in the 1964 James Bond movie, “Goldfinger“. Yes, thoughts abound, how did that compressor squish a 5,000+ lb. luxury… more»

True Barn Find: 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport

After seeing the success that Pontiac had with the GTO the year before, Buick decided to produce a muscle car of their own. They added the Gran Sport (or GS) option to the intermediate Skylark for 1965, which was… more»

Big Bad Orange: 1970 AMC AMX 390 4-Speed Go Pack!

In days of old, car manufacturers came up with some pretty creative names for their paint colors. AMC was no exception, and it is hard to go past a color with the handle of Big Bad Orange. That is… more»

Original 302: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger

The 1st Generation Bronco continues to be a highly-sought vehicle. This desirability increases if the vehicle in question is rust-free and hasn’t been cut to accommodate larger wheels and tires. This 1974 Bronco Ranger has spent its life in… more»

Barn Bound 46 Years! 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 409

Something in the water maybe? Unlikely, just an unusual run of highly desirable 409 equipped Chevrolet Impalas that have turned up here on Barn Finds in the last few weeks, and I’m going to continue with the pile-on. For… more»

Western Sport Special: 1970 Dodge Challenger

In the ‘60s and ‘70s, Chrysler was famous for offering special option packages on some of its most popular cars. One of the lesser known of these is the Western Sport Special that was largely sold in California. These… more»

Original RHD Project: 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

Old Rolls-Royces and Bentleys rarely enjoy a peaceful retirement if they fall into the wrong hands, meaning they usually aren’t long for the road if the latest owner lacks passion, cash, or in most cases, both. This is not… more»

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