Yup, this one’s a project. The seller tells us that this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass two-door hardtop was barn-bound until last November. It starts and drives but does not stop—”zero brakes, zero,” he tells us. It’s looking rough around the… more»
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Project or Parts? $2,500 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne’s future is up in the air. It doesn’t make a positive first impression although, as we shall see, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. Some will view it as an… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Pontiac Sedan Delivery Plus Parts Car
The sedan delivery is just what it sounds like: a delivery vehicle based on a standard sedan or, more accurately, a station wagon without side windows or room for passengers. Almost every manufacturer, including Pontiac, offered a sedan delivery… more»
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Original 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO
We see our share of First Generation Pontiac GTOs at Barn Finds, with some showing more potential as project candidates than others. Returning this 1967 model to its former glory could be rewarding, and the fact that its engine… more»
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Rare 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Remember the 1961 to 1963 Ford Thunderbirds? They were nicknamed the “Bullet Birds” because of their shape. The 1970-71 Ford Torino’s had a similar aerodynamic look but didn’t sell as well as expected and Ford went back to a… more»
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German Fire Truck: 1960 Unimog 404
The Unimog is undoubtedly one of the coolest rigs ever made, but it has limited uses. From the sheer size of it to the limited horsepower relative to a rig this large, I suspect many of these project ‘Mogs… more»
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Patina Bug: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
One of the more curious things to me about vintage cars is when you see them pop up in the most unlikely of places. This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is offered for sale by a company that appears to specialize… more»
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True Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible
UPDATE 01/17/2025: It is always fascinating to gauge reader feedback on cars that we feature at Barn Finds. This 1988 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible is a perfect example. We originally saw this classic in November 2024, and some readers believed… more»
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Celebrity Owned: 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible
Sometimes cars owned by famous people add value to the sales price of automobiles. But that generally applies to the likes of Elvis Presley or Frank Sinatra. This 1968 Pontiac LeMans was purchased new by jazz musician Ray Pizzi,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1958 Continental Mark III Convertible
Sitting in this shed is a relatively rare classic that could be the ideal project for enthusiasts with luxury leanings. This 1958 Continental Mark III Convertible has spent its life in a dry location, allowing it to avoid the… more»
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Close to the Finish: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
For many, a vintage Corvette is a tale of love and sacrifice. Their long-burning desire to own an older Corvette is matched only by the sacrifices they make to acquire and restore the car of their dreams. Once the… more»
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Project Pickup: 1949 Studebaker 2R10
Gearing up a new vehicle design is hard enough normally, but after several years of literally a world war when you’re throwing everything you have into a victory, it’s understandable that it took a few years for totally new… more»
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Rare 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30 Project
The 1979 Hurst/Olds was the first built since 1975 after General Motors had downsized its mid-size cars (in 1978). It was also the first time the Hurst/Olds was produced with less than a 455 cubic inch V8 and the… more»
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General Lee Wannabe: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Project
One of the surprise hits of the late 1960s was the second-generation Dodge Charger. After a modest distribution of 53,000 copies in 1966-67, sales exploded to 178,000 in 1968-69. With fresh success in their hands, Dodge changed the Charger… more»
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Engine Swap? 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino makes a generally positive first impression. However, a close look confirms that it requires work to present at its best. It features strong bones and a drivetrain change that many would consider reversing. The… more»
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Restomod Candidate? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Hoping to catch up to the popular Ford Mustang, Chrysler gave the Plymouth Barracuda an all-new platform, the E-body, in 1970. It would be shared with the Dodge Challenger, a new product that year. Sales would rise by 50%… more»
