Barn-fresh and shopping for a new owner here on craigslist in Inland Empire, this scrappy-looking 1961 Chevrolet Impala hard top from south of Milwaukee looks like it’s survived more than one episode of “Bodywork by Blatz.” Call it “Down but… more»
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A Real Survivor? 1929 Plymouth Two Door Sedan
Chrysler needed something to compete with Ford and Chevy’s less expensive cars. Chrysler had absorbed the Maxwell Motor Company, so they based their new car on the Maxwell design and named it after binding twine. This Plymouth for sale at… more»
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Cheap MK II: 1957 Continental MK II
Seemingly the perfect mechanical attire for a booming business man, the Continental MK II’s are stunning cars, offering posh looks and exclusivity. Often difficult to find for sale, and typically having a lofty price tag, this by far has… more»
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Meaty Bird: 1962 Ford Falcon Gasser
I have to admit that I was never fond of gassers. That is, I was never fond of them until the Southeast Gassers Association came to our local 1/8 mile track for a couple of days of racing. Trust… more»
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Take Your Pick! 15 Mostly Mopars
OK, let’s call it a Barn Find but it is really more of a warehouse. 15 cars from the 1940s – 1970s are being sold from a warehouse on craiglist. The pictures don’t tell us much and the listing… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1984 Town Car With 15,279 Miles
A trend that has been increasing in popularity lately is referring to any car that has been kept out of the public eye for a period of time as a “barn find.” While we still feature these vehicles on… more»
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455 Powered 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-Speed
There’s no back-story on this car so let’s make one up… “Honey, why don’t you sell that white thing in the garage?” Judging from this picture we can surmise that the owner isn’t selling his or her last second-gen… more»
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An Almost Untouched Beauty: 1972 Corvette
For some reason, original condition 1968-1972 chrome bumper Corvettes have started to show up in the classifieds lately. Just when you thought that most of them were restored and cocooned away in heated garages, or returning to Earth under… more»
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Garage Find: 1937 Plymouth Coupe
Simply described as a 1937 Plymouth, this coupe is carefully tucked away in a garage looking for a new home. Stunning in appearance, it is a mystery as to whether or not this one has been restored. With little… more»
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Original Everything: 1958 Volkswagen Beetle
This VW was parked in a nice dry storage unit in 1982 along with the family’s other treasures. Can you imagine the conversation? “What are we ever going to do with all that junk in the storage unit? That… more»
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Even Garaged Ones Rust: 1966 Ford Mustang
When we do a Mustang write up here at Barn Finds, the word rust comes up every single time. Floor pans, torque boxes, quarter panels, fenders, and on and on. You name the parts, and they likely rust on… more»
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They Like Jerry Lewis Movies: 1975 Citroen 2CV
While we often question French practices, such as eating snails and wearing those silly looking beret hats (Rusty!), you have to give them credit for not being afraid to go their own way. They have been a good friend… more»
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Coal Black In Coal Country: 1931 Ford Model A
If you are like me, you just can’t help but wonder what is in those barns, sheds, and warehouses you see when traveling through rural areas. My rabid mind conjures up dusty Duesenbergs, lost Shelby Cobras, and abandoned big… more»
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Rare Species: 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
Rare birds can come in a few different forms, but this Falcon Sprint survivor is a real automotive treat. The “Sprint” Falcons are very rare as it is thought that only a little over 10,000 of these factory V8… more»
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Hardtop Canary: 1955 Buick Super Riviera
Mid 1950’s Buick’s are a dream when configured as a two door hardtop like this example, and the vibrant color scheme on this car is a pleasant surprise. Discovered in Tennessee as a “true barn find” but later transported… more»
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Split-Window Corvette Found In Hawaii!
This Corvette hasn’t been driven since 1991. The seller doesn’t mention why it was parked, but it’s claimed to have had just two owners and only covered 39k miles since new! It currently isn’t running and has some bumps… more»
