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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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Good News, Bad News: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I don’t know if it’s true anymore, but at one time the 1957 T-Bird was a candidate for America’s collector car Mt. Rushmore, if there were such a thing. The Baby Bird is still a hot commodity, although values… more»

Parked In ’73: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible

It is sometimes difficult to determine why a classic finds itself hidden away in a dark and dusty shed or barn for decades. However, no such questions are hanging over this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It fell foul of… more»

1967 Chevrolet Impala Ragtop Project

Chevrolet built more than 800,000 Impalas in 1965 on their way to more than one million full-size cars. That’s a record that’s been unmatched in the last 60 years. Sales for 1967 racked up 575,600 Impalas, a solid accounting… more»

Affordable Project: 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan

The current classic market is awash with potential project candidates, but many require significant work and a large cash injection before they can grace our roads. This 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan is a different proposition. It would benefit from… more»

Turbo Diesel Camper: 1986 Vixen 21TD

One of the coolest campers ever made has to be the Vixen 21TD. Rightfully so, this was considered the driver’s RV, a motorhome with a low center of gravity, slippery and wind-cheating exterior, a BMW turbodiesel engine, and an… more»

Unrestored Solid Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Not that I would ever recommend neglecting any car, but if that’s an auto’s destiny, California is one of the more climate-friendly places to do so.  This 1970 Dodge Challenger has a couple of close ties to The Golden… more»

No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman

When most people think of 2-door “Tri-Five” Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad sport wagon usually comes to mind. It was based on the swankier Bel Air trim and came with a unique body from the doors- back. But there… more»

Pace Car Project: 1979 Ford Mustang

  The world of pace cars has changed dramatically over the years. There was a time when they were wildly valuable, kept in air-tight chambers with delivery miles on them. As motorsports and America’s interest in racing has changed,… more»

Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS

Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»