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Rare French Classic: 1960 Facel-Vega

When I look back at all of the various cars that I have written about for Barn Finds, I have definitely written about many that have been in a sadder state than this 1960 Facel-Vega, but I doubt that… more»

Railroad Find: 1944 Baldwin BLE 643 Locomotive

This is more like a roundhouse find than a barn find, even though it’s been sitting outside in the elements for six years now. This is quite a find and quite a project: a 1944 Baldwin 2-10-4 locomotive B&LE… more»

Rare Wooden Dash: 1974.5 Jensen Interceptor

This 1974.5 Jensen Interceptor left the factory wearing a handsome combination of Oatmeal paint with a Dark Brown Espresso interior, accented by a rare optional woodgrain dash fascia. It’s since knocked around as an engine-less project that its owner… more»

Golden Era Hot Rod: 1934 Ford

What could be cooler than finding a period built hot rod that hasn’t been touched since the 1950’s? Well I am sure there are some things that come to mind, but this 1934 Ford Pickup is a very cool… more»

Pre-War Patina: 1941 Chevrolet Pickup

The early 1940s were a great time for the American truck market, at least styling-wise. The pinnacle of good looks in a lot of peoples minds is the 1940 Ford, but this 1941 Chevrolet is a looker as well!… more»

READER AD: 1966 Porsche 912 Project

Here’s a project for someone wanting an air-cooled Porsche! The seller also has a large stash of other sports cars that may be worth a look.

READER AD: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible

Reader Daniel M’s Pontiac needs a decent amount of work, but this Grand Ville Convertible is a bit of a rare find. By 1975, production had slowed on these massive drop tops and Pontiac built just 4,500. Of the… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Explosive 1936 Nash

This 1936 Nash has had an interesting life, especially after it was used for an explosive scene in a movie. It was disassembled prior to filming for safety to ensure the car could be rebuilt afterward. It’s going to… more»

Home Workshop Project: 1941 Ford DeLuxe Business Coupe

The law of averages says that at some point in the future, the supply of potentially solid older project cars such as this 1941 Ford DeLuxe Business Coupe is probably going to begin to dry up. It follows from… more»

Parked in 2002: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The owner of this 1974 Plymouth Road Runner refers to it as a one owner garage find that was purchased via a bankruptcy sale. It is a solid, driver-quality car, and the new owner could choose to use the… more»

Solid Project: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia

This 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia represents a major restoration project, but unlike so many of these that we see here at Barn Finds, it appears that the worst of the rust issues with the car are actually visible on… more»

Numbers Matching Big Block: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is a car that is not only fitted with a few nice optional extras, but it also runs and drives. While it will need some restoration work, the result could be a pretty impressive car…. more»

Roadster Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

It’s a shame that some of the best looking projects come from failed marriages. This 1963 Corvette convertible is being sold as the result of a divorce with a lot of the heavy lifting already completed. It’s listed for… more»

Farm Rig: 1956 Willys Station Wagon

This 1956 Willys Station Wagon has been off the road for a few years, used as a rig on the previous owner’s property. Because of that, it’s fallen out of the California DMV system, which means all sorts of… more»

1-of-549: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

By 1970, the Oldsmobile 442 was at the peak of its power, and this has made the 1970 model a car that is much sought after. This 1970 model has the added advantage of being 1-of-549 cars that rolled… more»

428 Genuine Miles? 1965 Ford Mustang

This 1965 Mustang has led a sheltered existence, having been in storage since the early 1970s. That’s not the most extraordinary part of this story, because the owner claims that the car has only traveled a genuine 428 miles… more»