Barn Finds

40K Original Miles: 1973 Toyota Celica ST

There are certain cars and trucks that simply have a following. They are usually attractive and have at least some sporting pretensions about them, and when one is discovered as a low-mileage barn find, it’s difficult not to take… more»

Summer Fun: 1972 MGB Roadster

For those of us who have read every word Peter Egan wrote in Road and Track magazine, in us lies an innate desire to own a British sports car.  Yes, we are aware that they lack the reliability of… more»

Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

UPDATE 05/24/2024: Some classics are genuine mystery machines, which appears to be true with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Replica. We saw this classic last month, and its previous eBay listing indicates it sold for $25,100. That… more»

Original Paint: 24k Mile 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

We are no strangers to low-mileage claims for classic cars at Barn Finds, and these must often be taken at face value. However, the stories of some cars make the claim plausible, even without documentary evidence. Such is the… more»

Supercharged Beauty! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

The Avanti was supposed to be one of Studebaker’s savior vehicles in the 1960s. But it perhaps was too little too late and not enough could be built to prevent the company from moving auto production to Canada –… more»

Bits and Pieces: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Chevrolet and Pontiac rolled out their versions of a new “Sport Wagon” in 1955. In the Chevy camp, it was called the Nomad, while at Pontiac it was the Safari. They shared the basic body shell, but the front… more»

Not Driving This One Home: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes we get the rare treat of an ad with a smidgen of social commentary snuck in.  We all know that some buyers are just flat unrealistic or have stars in their eyes to the point that the obvious… more»

Two For One: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala. It was a step up from the pedestrian Custom (Bel Air/Biscayne) and a notch below the sporty Galaxie 500XL (the LTD didn’t arrive until 1965). The… more»

Split Window Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Within Corvette circles, the most coveted ride may be the 1963 “Split Window” coupe. It was a one-year approach that appealed to Bill Mitchell, GM’s head of design, but not to racing enthusiasts. After what may have been some… more»

Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible

Just recently coming out of long-term storage, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible has several possibilities for the future owner, including transforming the Chevy into another SS clone.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this one still seems… more»

Cheap Manual Sedan: 1973 BMW Bavaria

BMW has been known for many things, and chief among them is being a pioneer in the sport sedan segment. While the 3-Series is the model that typically gets all the glory, the larger 5-Series is almost more impressive… more»

Custom Front: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project

“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, was treated to its third design in 1968. Inspired by the Mak Shark concept car, the C3 Corvette would remain in production through 1982. And across other generations, it’s still going strong today…. more»

Stored Since 1984: 1950 Buick Sedanet

Hold the phone! This car is advertised as a 1950 Buick Roadmaster Jetback Special on Craigslist in southwest Houston. It was “running when stored.” But that was back in 1984! Actually, this is a Jetback (also called a Sedanet)… more»

1 of 4 Estate Wagon? 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

Rolls-Royce has always signified the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” and the 1955 to 1966 Silver Cloud was no exception. Of 2,238 built across 12 years, 121 of them were turned over to custom coach builder H.J. Mulliner… more»

Carport Find: 1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8

Ford’s hot Mustang “pony car” got its first restyle in 1967. The big news was an enlargement of the engine compartment to accept big-block V8 engines. Competition finally arrived that year, so the Mustang saw its first decline in… more»

440 V8 Project: 1973 Dodge Charger SE

The Dodge Charger had a record sales year in 1973 – up by more than 56%. The car received a refresh in styling after a total redesign in 1971. Gone were the hidden headlights and the SE models (half… more»

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