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No Reserve: 1955 Chevy Pickup

Time’s running out for this 1955 Chevy pickup listed on eBay with no reserve. It’s a non-runner, but the seller claims it is a “very untouched” truck, owing to its stock configuration and patina’d body. The truck was last… more»

Needs Paint: 1982 Chevy Corvette Collector Edition

Claimed to be a barn find that still runs, this 1982 Chevy Corvette Collector Edition was a swan song for a body type and frame design that dated back to the 60s. It ran and drove onto the trailer,… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino GT

It’s always interesting to me how when I write about or refer to Australian cars on Barn Finds the number of our American readers who rue the fact that certain models of our Australian cars were never sold in… more»

Top Hand Edition: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger

One of the more interesting sales tactics of yesterday involved Chrysler’s decision to allow customers to effectively build custom vehicles right off the showroom floor. Any number of packages were available across the vehicle lineup in the 70s, including… more»

You Finish It: 1975 Porsche 911S Project

There is no more iconic shape than that of a Porsche 911. Even in its modern iterations, a 911 is instantly recognizable. But it is the early ones – especially the air cooled models – that have been climbing… more»

It’s Got Air: 1957 Chevrolet 4 Door

Our Barn Finds community is a fantastic group of people that keep us aware of some amazing cars that are lurking out there just waiting to be written about. Barn Finds reader Jerry Kenney referred this one to us,… more»

Parked Since 1998: 1974 Porsche 914

This 1974 Porsche 914 is in need of waking up, as it’s got great colors and some choice engine modifications that could make it fun driver if you can live with the scruffiness. The seller notes that some engine… more»

Woodgrain Intact: 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon

It’s hard to imagine returning to an era where woodgrain trim becomes standard equipment again. This 1978 Ford Pinto wagon sports very old-school Missouri license plates and is said to have been in storage for seven years. The body… more»

Blank Canvas: 1957 Chevrolet 210

If history is any indication then this should be the shortest article in Barn Finds history. It’s a Chevy. It’s a ’57. It has 2 doors. It has a small block. Sounds simple, right? Ticks all the boxes, Right?… more»

Great Project: 1940 Packard Super Eight

When I look at some of the old and tired cars that come across the desk at Barn Finds, it allows me to look at myself in the mirror and think that maybe the march of time hasn’t been… more»

T-Top Equipped: 1979 Dodge Magnum

This 1979 Dodge Magnum sports an interesting look, with subtle wheel arch flares and moon-style hubcaps, combined with a rare T-top roof and floor-shift automatic. The Magnum is yet another car from the malaise era that promised big things… more»

All the Right Options: 1968 Porsche 911

When it comes to vintage Porsche 911s, any manner of acronyms and options can spell the difference in the final hammer price. This particular car is desirable for being an early long-hood model, as well as a SWB –… more»

Great Potential Project: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda V8

Located in Flower Mound, Texas and for sale here on Craigslist is this 1965 Plymouth Barracuda project car. It is for sale with an asking price of $2,000 OBO. The big sticking point on this car is that the… more»

Kansas Farm Car: 1974 Dodge Monaco Brougham

At almost 19-feet in length and 4,500 pounds, this 1974 Dodge Monaco Brougham two-door hardtop is one big car. The Dodge Boys’ timing almost couldn’t have been worse. This green project is posted on Craigslist in Chicago, Illinois. Yes,… more»

Pontiac Firebird V8 Powered: 1977 Pontiac Ventura

Do any of you have vehicles that have been in storage for years or even decades? I hate to admit that I do. The seller says that this 1977 Pontiac Ventura hasn’t been regularly driven since 1998. This project… more»

The Only Known Example: 1954 Studebaker Truck

When I set out to write up this particular vehicle my first thought was that it was probably the largest vehicle that I had written about. Clearly I had forgotten about the 1968 Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck that I… more»