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Rough Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350

The Chevrolet Camaro was redesigned in 1970 after a successful first three years. The revised car arrived mid-year due to production delays, so the 1971 model year was the first 12-month run of the Gen 2s. This ’71 Super… more»

Second Generation Project: 1969 Dodge Charger

It takes years of experience to master the restoration skills required to turn out some of the museum-quality B-Body show pieces running around nowadays, and I totally get that being able to turn a vehicle into a rolling work… more»

Rare Bench Seat: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400

If you are searching for a project candidate that will stand out once restored, this 1968 Pontiac Firebird could be an ideal candidate. Its engine bay houses the original 400ci “HO” V8, ensuring impressive performance. However, the first owner’s… more»

Genuine Garage Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 spent over four decades hidden in a garage. The seller recently dragged it into the light of day, revived its 390ci V8, and returned the car to a roadworthy state. It runs and… more»

Almost A Driver: 1973 Pontiac Ventura

Pontiac, along with Oldsmobile and Buick, didn’t offer a compact car from 1964 to 1970. Their “senior compacts” of 1961 to 1963 had grown to become mid-size automobiles. Buick tried to compete by importing small cars from Opel during… more»

Frame Swapped: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

We always appreciate the input from our readers at Barn Finds because, without you, the site would never have evolved into what it is today. Whether it is via feedback or leads, you are an almost infinite source of… more»

91-Year-Old Original Owner: 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury

Even if we are loath to admit it, the time will probably come when we each decide that we no longer wish to slip behind the wheel. We might feel that our reflexes are no longer good enough, or… more»

Original 390: 1968 Ford Torino GT

We’ve recently seen a few project candidates cross our desks at Barn Finds that would be ideal for rookies considering their first restoration. This 1968 Ford Torino GT is one of the better prospects because it’s not only rock-solid,… more»

Big-Block/Rock Crusher: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

This Chevrolet Chevelle was about as good as a buyer could hope to find in 1968. The fact that it is an SS 396 makes it extremely desirable, but the first owner’s decision to pair the L78 big-block with… more»

BF Exclusive: Shell Valley Cheetah Project

Finishing someone else’s project can be risky, but it becomes considerably more tempting when the expensive fabrication and drivetrain work are already sitting in front of you. This Shell Valley Cheetah-style roadster was built to compete at local drag… more»

Small-Block Project: 1967 Dodge Dart GT

The Dodge Dart GT, produced between 1963 and 1969, was a sporty version of the Mopar compact. It was offered with either a Slant-Six engine or a small-block V8. Later, the GTS arrived with a 383 cubic inch engine… more»

Field Find: 1923 Buick Tourer Project

Finding a hundred-year-old anything is notable, but a car? One hundred and three, to be exact; well, that’s over the top! But that’s the case with this 1923 Buick Tourer. I believe this is a model 23-Six-45, but I… more»

Good Buy or Goodbye? 1975 Lincoln Continental

For more than 80 years, the Continental was a major fixture in the Lincoln lineup. For the fifth generation that ran from 1970 to 1979, they were bigger than ever, sharing their platform with the Mercury Marquis and Ford… more»

Mobile Data Center: 1985 Revcon Motorhome

One of the more diverse categories of old vehicles is the wasteland of motorhomes and RVs. These land dinosaurs were once the stuff of dreams for people with wanderlust, and the pinnacle of a purchase for anyone who felt… more»

Fuel Injection Foible? 1984 Toyota Supra

About three weeks ago, I wrote a post for this 1983 Toyota Celica, and many commenters brought up the topic of the similar but different Supra. That being the case, I thought today I’d feature a 1984 Supra, which… more»

Woods Dweller: 1971 Dodge Charger

Chrysler redesigned its mid-size cars, the B-bodies, in 1971, giving them a fuselage shape. And the hoods got longer, and the deck lids got shorter. The Charger was the only mid-size 2-door hardtop at that point (excluding the Super… more»