Project Cars

4-Speed Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2

With nearly 25,000 units sold during the 1967 production run, the Oldsmobile Cutlass with the 442 package remained a popular choice among muscle car connoisseurs, although that number climbed even higher the following year when the 4-4-2 became its… more»

Dirt Cheap! 1985 Cadillac Eldorado

If you have long harbored the desire to undertake a first restoration project but have worried about sinking thousands into purchasing a candidate, this 1985 Cadillac Eldorado may have ridden to your rescue. It saw active service until recently… more»

1 of 867: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevelle SS 396 became one of the most popular mid-size muscle cars in the 1960s. Demand was enough to warrant the car’s promotion to series status in 1966.  About 63,000 of the hot rods were produced in 1967,… more»

565 cid Big Block! 1970 Chevrolet Nova

No high-schooler in the ’70s or ’80s ran body colored steel wheels with factory low-budget “dog dish” hubcaps like this 1970 Chevrolet Nova. That was like advertising you borrowed your Mom’s car for a night of striking out. Today,… more»

Flood Project: 1973 VW Thing

Military-inspired vehicles have always found a place in the public car collective. From Jeeps to Hummers to G-Wagons, OEMs have always figured out how to provide some utilitarian designs to the masses. For sale in Philadelphia, PA, is Volkswagen’s… more»

Stored 50 Years: 1957 Powell Sport Wagon

Looking somewhat like a kit car, or truck, Powell made two interesting four-wheeled vehicles in the 1950s that used 1940s chassis and drivetrain technology. It isn’t hard to wonder why that formula didn’t work in the long run, but… more»

BF Exclusive: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air No Post, Sport Coupe, is ideal for enthusiasts seeking a build where the hard work is done. It has been stored in a Southern Californian garage, awaiting the day when it returns to its… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Fiberfab Banshee

We’re no strangers to unfinished projects at Barn Finds, with some showing greater promise than others. However, when it is a kit car, opinions can be divided. This 1965 Fiberfab Banshee is a perfect example of the breed. The… more»

1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Wagon 283 V8

Those who know me know that I like to try to nail down a vehicle’s factory color, something that most likely doesn’t matter to most people. I don’t sit around all day wearing an ascot and velvet smoking jacket… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

For the 1968 model, the Chevrolet El Camino got a fresh new look, which included a slight stretch in length from the previous year.  The Chevy also grew in its cool-factor potential as well, as ’68 was the first… more»

5-Speed E9: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS

Have you ever lost the energy to restore a car, even if it was a fundamentally good car underneath with the right equipment? I’ve been down that road (more on that later) and it sure seems like the seller… more»

A Real GS? 1969 Buick Riviera

The 1969 model was one of the best-selling Rivieras of all time; it wasn’t until 1984 that its production total of 52,872 was broken. Of that total, about 10 percent had the GS Handling Option, and this appears to… more»

Porsche 356 Engine: 1963 Devin D

After spending the first half of his life immersed in automobiles in one way, shape, or form, Bill Devin founded Devin Enterprises in 1954 to make fiberglass-bodied race cars. The first car was launched after he sold his Ferrari… more»

Parked For Years: 1940 Ford Tudor

Our greatest asset at Barn Finds is undoubtedly our readers. Without you, we simply don’t exist. You read our work, praise our success, and correct us when we make glaring mistakes. We always appreciate your input and enjoy featuring… more»

1959 Rambler American Super 2-Door Club Sedan

The seller of this 1959 Rambler American Super two-door Club Sedan doesn’t seem to know too much about it, spec-wise, as they don’t list an engine or show photos of a VIN or serial numbers or anything like that…. more»

Four-Door Fun: 1964 Rambler American 440

Rambler! That’s a name that conjures up different takes on American Motor’s famous budget-minded automobiles. Some of those takes may be outright derision while others can be comical but many are views of admiration. Today’s find, a 1964 Rambler… more»

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