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Early Production: 1963 International Scout 80

This 1963 International Scout 80 is located in Uvalde, Texas south of San Antonio. The Scout 80 was the first series of the Scout built by International Harvester which was produced from 1960-1965. Over the next 30 years, International… more»

Big Finned Project: 1957 Imperial Crown

Chrysler Corporation entered 1957 with a lot to be proud of: A completely new line of “Forward Look” cars shocked the industry and their new “Torsion-Aire” suspension proclaimed their technical prowess. In hindsight, we know that mediocre build quality… more»

Ready To Assemble: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Since many of the Jaguar E-Types that appear on Craigslist, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace are rust-bucket “projects,” it’s worth giving a second look at this 1970 Series II coupe (not a 2+2) here on Craigslist in Richmond, Virginia. The… more»

SS Clone Project or Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Nova

The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1968 to 1972) is a popular one to clone as a Super Sport. They’re light automobiles that can accommodate larger engines, and the VINs won’t usually give the cars away. This 1970… more»

Primer Red Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang

The problem with achieving unheard-of sales in the automotive world is that you usually have nowhere to go but down. A case in point is the highly successful Ford Mustang. After a record year selling 607,000 Mustangs in 1966,… more»

Partially Restored: 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo

While many enthusiast vehicles from the 80s and 90s are constantly going up in price, there are some outliers that seem to still represent excellent value in the marketplace. One of those cars is this one: the MK3 Toyota… more»

Rust-Free, Runs Well: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone

With no Mustang-fighter on deck until the 1967 Cougar’s introduction and no intermediate body style after the Meteor was cancelled, the Mercury Comet had to wear several hats beginning in 1964. It was Mercury’s bread-and-butter economy car in addition… more»

Barn Find Rescue: 1979 Ford Granada ESS

Ford introduced the Granda in 1975 as a “senior” compact, meaning it had more of an upscale appeal. The Maverick was still in production at the time and ran through 1977. Ford hoped that the Granda would compete with… more»

1 of 1,007: 1961 Imperial Crown (by Chrysler)

For several decades, the Imperial was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line product. To help it compete better with Cadillac and Lincoln, it became its own make in 1955. While the use of tailfins was on the way out by 1961, the Imperial… more»

Worth Saving? 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

What we have here is a genuine 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 (per the VIN), but unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to have done much swinging lately. Modified for drag racing, this Dart has been echoing the sounds of silence… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka “98”) was the GM division’s top-of-the-line automobile for most of the second half of the 20th Century. It was the equivalent of a Buick Electra 225 and just one step away from a Cadillac. In… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Personal luxury cars were all the rage in the 1960s, so Chevrolet joined the party in 1970 with its new Monte Carlo. Part Pontiac Grand Prix and part Chevy Malibu, it was an instant hit that would see its… more»

Not a Kit Car: 1965 Ford GT-40 Mark 2 Replica

Replicas of famous racing cars or historic vehicles are not hard to find on the internet, especially in unfinished form. The trick is figuring out which examples are built to a higher degree of construction and authenticity, as both… more»

Historic Project! 1924 White Yellowstone Tour Bus

From Newport Beach, California, we have a Yellowstone coach in running order looking for a new home. Advertised here on Craigslist for $20,000, it hasn’t moved one inch from Barn Finds’ last review one year ago, almost to the day. White Motor Company established a… more»

Not a Runner: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

The Corvair is an interesting study in car-collecting habits; those who own one tend to own several, and those who don’t own one probably never will. Since 2007, I’ve played the middle ground as a one-Corvair owner. Because of… more»

Unfinished Business: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice was in its second full year in 1967 as a separate model, having been released in mid-1965 as an upscale version of the popular Impala. Its purpose was to battle with Ford’s new LTD, which was… more»