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Fuelie Project With History: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

A fuel-injected 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is already a big deal, but this one adds a few extra layers to the story. Listed on eBay, this car is described as an original fuel-injection example that’s been in the same family… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Charger 500

Mopar enthusiasts who bought a Dodge Charger 500 in 1969 were in for a real treat, as it featured the uniqueness of a flush-mounted rear window and front grille, which Chrysler hoped would improve aerodynamics enough to make the… more»

20K-Mile Barn Find: 1964 Jeep Wagoneer

Just as Pontiac is given credit (most of the time) for starting the muscle car era, I think we can safely say that Willys/Jeep kickstarted the Sports Utility Vehicle craze way back in the mid-1940s. It wasn’t until 1963,… more»

Half-Finished but Full of Potential: 1930 Ford Model A

Here’s a 1930 Ford Model A coupe out of Columbus, Texas that feels like it’s sitting right in the middle of a story. It’s listed on eBay with a clean Texas title, and while it’s not being presented as… more»

Your New Home? 1956 Milwaukee Road Caboose

What would you do with a former railroad caboose? Appearing to have been parked (sided?) for years or maybe decades, we don’t know too much about the history of this 1956 Milwaukee Road Caboose. It can be found listed… more»

318 Transplant: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible

I always think of the old TV show Mannix when I see a Dodge Dart GT Convertible, although that was a 1968 model, the first full year for the GT. This 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible can be found… more»

Stored Since ’94: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible

This 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible has spent over three decades squirreled away in a storage container, only recently emerging into the light of day. It isn’t perfect and requires a total restoration to present at its best. However,… more»

Jump In And Drive: 1966 GMC Custom Suburban

While we can’t see what the future holds, we can only hope that General Motors will still be peddling Suburbans; after all, they’ve been a staple of American highways and beyond for the last 90 years. These days, it’s… more»

British Saloon Project: 1951 Riley RMB

My challenge here at Barn Finds, with a mostly American and slightly past-the-age-of-restoration crowd, is to impress you with the remarkable Riley. It’s a tall order. Obviously, the photos are …. less than stellar. And perhaps for the Riley… more»

Turbo T-Top: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

There is something undeniably attractive about locating a project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately. It provides the best of both worlds; The buyer can indulge in immediate classic motoring pleasure, tackling their build as time and circumstances allow…. more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics represent better project candidates than others. The work required and the associated costs are one factor, while the vehicle’s inherent desirability is another. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette appears to be a straightforward prospect for a faithful restoration,… more»

401 V8 Field Find: 1971 AMC Javelin SST

The Javelin was American Motors’ pony car entry, with the first generation in production from 1968 to 1970 and the second and last from 1971 to 1974. Along with a major restyle, the 1971 model brought a 401 cubic… more»

Needs FInishing: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Chevrolet added a mid-size car in 1964, the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the Corvair/Chevy II compacts and the full-size Chevies. It competed against the Ford Fairlane, which had ventured into that space two years earlier. The 1965 Chevelles… more»

Goodbye Tailfins! 1961 Plymouth Fury

Even though the full-size 1961 Plymouths looked nothing like the 1960 editions, they rode on the same unibody platform with nothing more than new sheet metal. The 1960 models didn’t sell well, and the 1961s even less with their… more»

Early Delivery: 1931 Chevrolet Panel Truck

Chevy’s “Independence” series of cars and trucks was launched in 1931, as the Great Depression quenched economies around the world. Sales were down, but the major car makers persevered, upgrading technologies and designs. The Independence introduced rubber engine mounts,… more»

Gentlemen’s Pickup: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT

The Ranchero was Ford’s pickup version of the Chevrolet El Camino. For most of their joint lives, they were mid-sized offerings, and their roots lie with 2-door station wagons (in the beginning). This 1972 edition of the Ranchero is… more»