Barn Finds

Subaru Kit Car: 2018 Factory Five 818s

Factory Five Racing, a Massachusetts company, started in the kit car business in 1995 and one of the models offered was the 818s, a small roadster whose guts would be based on a Subaru Impreza. The seller bought this… more»

1 of 2,124: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427

The best-selling U.S. car in 1967 was the Chevy Impala, a spot it typically held for many years before and after. 575,600 copies rolled off the assembly line that year, but only 2,124 (per the seller) were the coveted… more»

One Owner Barn Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

The first generation of the Pontiac Firebird ran from 1967 to 1969. The styling was refreshed in ’69 in advance of an all-new platform that was scheduled for 1970. We’re told this ’69 Firebird is a one-owner car that… more»

Same Owner 51 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet built nearly 10,000 Corvettes for the first time in 1959 and more than half of them came with both soft and hard top covers. The Corvette was little changed, but it was still powered by several variations of… more»

1 of 600 Ragtops? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was in its sophomore year in 1968 and squeaked out a few more sales than it did in 1967. Convertibles were a healthy part of the mix, but one with a base inline-6 engine and the… more»

Moonshine Runner! 1940 Ford Tudor Project

According to an interesting story provided by the seller, this 1940 Ford Tudor used to run moonshine in Tennessee back in the day. At one point it ended up in Connecticut where the original Ford flathead engine was replaced… more»

Shelby Tribute Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford hit pay dirt with the hot new Mustang in 1965. For the full production year (excluding the so-called 1964 ½ Mustangs), more than 73,000 convertibles were built, including this one. It’s no longer in stock, having had an… more»

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Barn Find

The American muscle car scene hit its plateau in 1970, and the Chevelle Super Sport was at the top of its game. Besides the famous SS 396, it was joined by the SS 454, Chevy’s biggest engine up to… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler Project

When you thought of American Motors in the 1960s, economical compact cars often came to mind. Determined to change that perception, AMC entered the muscle car market later in that decade. One of those entries was the limited-run 1969… more»

429 Four-Barrel! 1973 Ford LTD Project

Barn-bound and offered in “Ran when parked” condition, this 1973 Ford LTD in Klamath Falls, Oregon packs the mighty 429 under the hood. Check out more pictures and details here on Facebook Marketplace. The $3000 asking price buys a… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1948 Chrysler Windsor

There’s a certain draw about a flathead Chrysler product that is dangerous to acquisitive car guys like me. Aside from the Town and Country, they’re almost universally affordable. They’re quaint. They’re durable. They’re most certainly built for a more… more»

Rocket V8 Project: 1973 Oldsmobile Omega

Except for Cadillac, the other GM divisions got on the Chevrolet Nova bandwagon in the early 1970s. The popular Bow-Tie compact spawned the Pontiac Ventura, Buick Apollo, and Oldsmobile Omega. Olds got in on the act in 1973 with… more»

Built Like a Bridge: 1934 DeSoto Airflow

The Airflow was an automobile ahead of its time. Built under both Chrysler and DeSoto brands in the mid-1930s, the Airflow’s design was driven by aerodynamics, so the body was sleeker in appearance than most of its contemporaries. This… more»

20 Years Barn Bound: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

While old pickup trucks have become all the rage with collectors, and in general with old car guys and gals, I’ll admit that I’m not that knowledgeable on the topic. Regardless, you can imagine my surprise when I perused… more»

Solid Barn Find! 1969 Ford Torino 390 GT Coupe

Ford built about 30% of its 1969 Torino GT specimens in this two-door hardtop roof line (17,951 of 79,265 according to TorinoCobra), yet it seems like we see 19 out of 20 Sportsroof (fastback) cars today. Though not especially… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon

There are many reasons why a classic car might find itself in hibernation, some more complex than others. This 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon succumbed to a simple brake issue, which has seen it spend the past forty-three years… more»

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