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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Post

This 1966 Chevrolet Impala looks like a mild-mannered classic but hides a potent secret below the surface. Its engine bay houses the car’s original big-block V8, guaranteeing it has the muscle to match its good looks. It is a… more»

Desert Find: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The model was promoted to series status between 1966 and 1968, reverting to an RPO option on the Malibu after that. This… more»

Rare 1964 Jeep CJ-5A Tuxedo Park Mark IV

With my 8th anniversary at Barn Finds just a couple of days behind me, I thought I’d try to tackle a vehicle I rarely take on: a Jeep CJ. Some of you folks are experts and have owned them… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1968 Dodge Charger

You may be thinking the same thing I did upon first glancing at this 1968 Dodge Charger, that it’s just another high-dollar, already pilfered project with oodles of rust for the next owner to contend with.  The initial visual… more»

1-Of-1800: 1976 Lancia Scorpion Barn Find

Who remembers the Lancia Scorpion? It was an Italian-built, mid-engine sports car imported to the U.S. for just two years in the mid-1970s. And only 1,800 came to the States. This example from 1976 has been sitting in a… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Hiding in this garage is a classic that has hibernated for over a decade. It is a 1971 Mustang Mach 1 that is complete and features the Ram Air 351 under the hood. The seller acknowledges they will never… more»

Fun Driver: 1967 Morris Minor 1000

Diversity is one of the hallmarks of cars featured at Barn Finds. While we feature plenty of muscular American classics, it is hard to resist vehicles that some might consider slightly left-field. I’m unsure if that term is appropriate… more»

BF Auction: 1974 AMC Javelin 360

Saying that the seller of this AMC Javelin has done a ton of work to it already would be a bit of an understatement. The body and paint are done, the engine is rebuilt, and a mountain of parts… more»

283 Dual-Quad Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Sitting in this garage is a classic with a story to tell. This 1959 Corvette is an unfinished project that has stalled due to the seller’s ill health. The finish line is in sight for a build where the… more»

Field Find Project or Parts? 1968 Dodge Charger

The second generation of the Charger (1968 to 1970) was good for Dodge. During those three years, nearly 225,000 of them were built and sold and are usually hot properties today. The question remains if that applies to the… more»

Garaged 53 Years! 1932 Chevrolet Confederate

The early 1930s was a difficult time for U.S. automakers. People had little to no money thanks to The Great Depression. But that didn’t stop car builders from trying different things to engage buyers and their pocketbooks. A case… more»

One Owner Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang

From the moment that Ford introduced the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair in 1964, the assembly lines didn’t get a break for several years. That’s because more than 1.2 million of them were built and sold between… more»

Choose Your Motor: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe

One could hope that a partially disassembled Porsche 911 would open the door for the average guy to craft a car he’d always dreamed of, imprinted with the legacy of one of the greatest sports cars ever to hit… more»

Rare Find: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The 1959 Cadillac remains an American icon, with its enormous fins and bullet taillights making it instantly recognizable. Earlier models hinted at what was to come with a slightly more restrained appearance. Such is the case with this 1957… more»

Running Hemi: 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop

This 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop demonstrates that wonderful classics remain hidden in barns and sheds. All they need is the right person to come along, liberate them, and return them to their former glory. The road ahead will be… more»

A Unicorn? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford built about 560K Mustangs in ’65 and another 120K or so that were referred to as ‘64.5s even though they’re ’65s for titling purposes. And of that total, it would seem that we’ve covered every one of them… more»

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