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20k Original Miles: 1967 Porsche 912

Although Porsche developed its reputation founded on producing high-performance sports cars commanding premium prices, it has released more affordable models to increase sales volumes and profits. The 912 was one such vehicle, and this 1967 example appears to be… more»

Daily Driver Project: 1963 Ford Country Sedan

In 1963, if you went shopping for a full-size station wagon at your Ford dealer, you had three choices. Each based on the level of trim. The bargain package was the Ranch Wagon, followed by the Country Sedan, which… more»

First Year Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Upon first glance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am gives off more of a LeMans vibe, and that’s because the front end was swapped for a donor section from a Colonnade-era LeMans found in a boneyard after the original component… more»

360 Powered Project: 1982 AMC Spirit

With production of the long-standing Gremlin ceasing after 1978, AMC buyers were introduced to a new kid on the block in ’79: a fresh offering called the Spirit.  However, the model known as the sedan didn’t stray far from… more»

4-Door Marauder! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

Beginning in mid-1963, the Marauder sub-series was introduced as a sports/performance take on Mercury’s full-size automobiles. And a 4-door hardtop joined the mix in 1964 along with the 2-door fastback. It was available in all trim levels, so the… more»

Little Engine That Could: 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel

Throughout the 1970s, Ford relied on imports to fill the needs of the compact truck market in the U.S. Mazda supplied a Japanese truck badged as the Courier to compete against the likes of the Chevrolet LUV, also an… more»

Carport Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Thanks to a widely popular movie, a long-standing muscle car found its sales taking off in the 1970s. That movie was Smokey and the Bandit (from 1977), and that car was the Pontiac Trans Am. Within two years, sales… more»

Junkyard Bound: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

When Plymouth finally brought back true full-size cars in 1965, the former B-bodies became intermediates. And the Satellite was launched as the high-end version in the Belvedere line-up. The B-bodies were redesigned in 1968-70 and it would be the… more»

Barn-Stored Since Reagan: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79

Update 06/20/2026: The classic market can be cruel, as the seller of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has discovered. We saw this once-glorious sports car in May, and the previous listing indicated it had sold. However, it appears the seller… more»

Big Block Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

It’s hard to say anything new about a 1957 Chevy that hasn’t already been said, but this Los Angeles, California, subject has an interesting feature or two, so I thought I’d present it for your review. It’s claimed to… more»

Rare Beast: 1973 Suzuki TS-400K Apache

It’s hard to believe that we haven’t seen a Suzuki 400 here on Barn Finds; this is the very first one for any configuration – street, trail, on/off, etc. It’s also one of the rarest and most desirable, at… more»

Patina Project: 1954 Ford F-100 Roller

Early F-Series pickups remain popular with builders, and this 1954 Ford F-100 looks like a straightforward starting point for someone wanting to build one their own way. Purchased as a barn find in Texas, this truck is now located… more»

Resto-Mod, or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup

Willys was founded in 1908, and for a brief shining moment, it was the second-largest automobile producer in the US after Ford Motor Company. That sturdy berth was achieved via the purchase of the Overland Company, which was trickling… more»

468 V8 Project: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS

When it came to fulfilling the needs of compact car buyers, the Chevrolet Nova was usually at the top of the heap. It was in production from 1962 to 1979, with the generation from 1968 to 1972 perhaps being… more»

1 Of 200 Made? Autoform Pontiac Firebird

It’s truly amazing how captivating the concept of a convertible automobile has been for large portions of the general population. Despite roadster bodies and folding-top models aplenty during the brass era, Americans have always been infatuated with convertibles, especially… more»

Christine Or Restore? 1958 Plymouth Belvedere

Well, this ain’t no Christine, that’s fo’ sho’! But being a 1958 Plymouth Belvedere that has managed to survive 68 long years is an impressive enough feat. Chevies and Fords from this era are still pretty plentiful, but a… more»