When Chevrolet introduced their “Task Force” series in 1955, not only did it bring more modern styling, but it also brought with it the option of a V8 engine. This 1956 3100 Stepside features its original V8 and would… more»
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Garage Find: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 383 4-Speed
Two cars are considered pioneers in the muscle car field. One is the Pontiac GTO and the other is the Plymouth Road Runner. The latter was positioned as a muscle car that was big on performance and low on… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1958 Jaguar XK150
This 1958 Jaguar XK150 is a numbers-matching example that was supposedly parked indoors in 1971 and not started since. The Jaguar retains its Georgia registration and an old-school South Carolina license plate, and despite its time off the road,… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
Here’s another to add to the list of formerly unbeknownst to me, a 1981 Pontiac Firebird TransAm convertible. I have encountered Gen-II “F” bodies that are topless but they were of the backyard, Sawzall variety, and certainly not professionally… more»
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Low-Mile Driver: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
Automotive styling tends to evolve, and many trends will go in and out of fashion numerous times over the years. Bodies will be square and angular. They will then become softer and more rounded before heading back towards the… more»
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Perfect Patina: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed
Classic vehicles can suffer all sorts of issues over time. Rust is the most common problem, but sometimes fate throws something extra into the mix. That is the case with this 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Short Box. It does have… more»
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Factory 396: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon has been parked for the past 30-years. However, it has been dragged out of hiding and returned to a driving state. With a big-block V8 hiding under the hood, this promises to be… more»
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Boat-Tail Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
In 1963, Buick introduced its first personal luxury car, the Riviera. It was popular throughout the rest of the decade. The third generation (1971-73) saw a redesign that brought about the rebirth of boat-tail styling (remember the Auburn?), which… more»
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Man Cave Prop: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The 1955-57 generation of Chevrolets was enormously popular then and today. Especially the 1957 model, which seems to have reached iconic status. So, its not a surprise that a restaurant wanting to recreate a Happy Days kind of motif… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Barn Find!
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has been sitting in this shed for more than 20-years. The owner states that its rust issues are minor, but that it is a classic that is essentially sound. The time has come for… more»
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This 1954 Jaguar XK120 Is Out From A Long Slumber!
The Jaguar XK120 Roadster will never go out of fashion, though prices may wax and wane. This 1954 example, part of Gooding and Company’s Geared Online auctions October 26 to 30, has a history. It was delivered new in… more»
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Electric Car Find: CitiCar Collection
Until Tesla came onto the scene, the CitiCar was the most-produced, electric-powered car built in North America since 1945. Their heyday was between 1974 and 1977, although variants were built as late as 1982. Found together are three of… more»
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Half Century Slumber: 1963 Porsche 356B Super
Not every barn find ends up staying in a barn find condition for long. Take this 1963 Porsche 356B, owned by the same person for fifty years, it has just arisen from its long slumber and is now ready… more»
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Original Family Owned: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Model A Fords are covered regularly here on Barn Finds and they are found in every imaginable condition. Today, for your review we have the Model A’s successor, the very popular ’32, also known as a Model B. The… more»
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French Barn Find: 1971 Citroen DS21
French cars have never sold particularly well in the U.S. Renault may have been the most successful because of its connection to American Motors at one time. Peugeot has come and gone and is supposedly coming back in 2023…. more»
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’70s Style Barn Find! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Holy high school bodyshop, Batman! This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro coupe in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania flies its ’70s flag high, with flared fenders and a tail wing mural that’s either a ghostly cemetery or the skyline of New York (?) or… more»
