Eleven years off the road can be a long time for an old car already dealing with the negative effects of neglect. This 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster coupe is a car that, after eleven years of being parked, is in… more»
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Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored 37 Years: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mustang sales began to decline in 1967 as competition had entered the new “pony car” segment in droves. To bolster interest in the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 in 1969, a combination performance/appearance model that went on to… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Paddy Wagon Project: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon
“Paddy wagons” have been used for ages by police to transport groups of prisoners. They were especially visible in the 1930s during Prohibition when the cops were conducting raids on establishments selling illegal hooch. The suspects would be rounded… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Everyone remembers the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, the “sport wagon” in production from 1955 to 1957. And some will recall that Pontiac offered a similar product called the Star Chief Custom Safari. But who remembers that Pontiac also sold… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Bunny Not Included: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite
What do you see that is out of place in the picture above? You would be correct if you answered that there is a ton of rodent residue in the engine bay of a 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite. However, look… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1949 DeSoto Custom Coupe
In writing for Barn Finds, you tend to notice some interesting aspects of the classic car marketplace. While the ups and downs of favorites such as full-classics, Corvettes, Thunderbirds, Mustangs, and various other crowd favorites get discussed frequently, one… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Lost Storage: 64k-Mile 1963 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for many decades. In 1955 (to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln), they broke the Imperial out as a separate make. So, Chrysler badging disappeared even though they were built and sold alongside… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Strong 300 HP V8: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 Corvette may best be remembered as being the last of that generation to have chrome rear bumpers. Plastic (or Endura) coverings, like the front bumpers, would emerge in 1974 as the Feds were tightening safety requirements. This… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Project Pair: 383-Powered 1964 Dodge 440
The seller has two unrelated Dodge automobiles that are both projects. The first is a 1964 Dodge 440, which was junior to the Polara that year. The second is a 1970 Dart Swinger which was the sporty variant of… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Fastback Project: 1972 Ford Torino Sport
The Torino debuted in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane – and would replace that nameplate altogether in 1971. With a complete redesign in 1972, the cars took on a bulkier look compared to the aerodynamic strokes on the 1970-71… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Field Find: 1967 Dodge A100 Panel Van
The A100 was a “shorty” van built by Dodge from 1964 to 1970. With a wheelbase of just 90 inches, it was popular first as a commercial delivery vehicle and later as a beach van with teenagers (shades of… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Garage Kept for 18 Years: 1949 Mercury Sedan
A lot of credit goes to the all-new 1949 Ford for saving Ford from bankruptcy. While still offering the venerable Flathead V-8, this pivotal car was incredibly sleek and modern compared to the 1948 Ford it replaced. What gets… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original 340 Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last of the entries in the once lucrative “pony car” market. And, it also had the shortest run at five years (1970 to 1974). This 1973 example is a Rallye model with the 340… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked In ’82: 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider
The Spider was the convertible version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Series. Fewer than 2,800 of them were built between 1956 and 1959, so the number of them that likely remain today is probably small. This example from 1958… more»
Jun 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Missing Parts Project A: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is a bit of a cliche at this point, the whole glass half empty or glass half full thing applies to car projects as easily as it does to our outlook on life. When you look at… more»
Jun 9, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Bug-Eye Project: 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I
The Austin-Healy Sprite was a British-built sports car produced from 1958 to 1971. The Mk I edition, assembled for the first three years, was known as the “frog-eye” in Europe due to its unusual headlights (in the U.S., they… more»
