The Starliner was a beautiful 2-door hardtop offered by Studebaker between 1953 and 1955. Styled by designer Raymond Loewy, the Starliner would serve as the inspiration for the Hawk iteration of sedans and hardtops built between 1956 and 1964…. more»
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Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Black on Black: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car” – the Chevrolet Corvette – went into the 1959 model year largely unchanged. It sprouted quad headlights the year before and several versions of the 283 cubic inch V8 were offered to power the hot little… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Great Project: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
“It’s a Michigan car” can only mean one thing, and that thing is rust. If you know what you’re getting into, however, a case of ventilated floorboards is not too big an obstacle to overcome. In this case, at… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mild Project: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
The AMC Javelin was designed by Dick Teague as an effort to shed AMC’s staid economy car image and begin attracting younger buyers. A true “pony car” fashioned in the long hood/short deck style, the first Javelin was introduced… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger
There is something almost painful about finding any classic that has been left to go to wrack and ruin. Such has been the fate of this 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger. The seller’s Marti Report confirms the first owner spent… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Shed Find 8k Miles! 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the DeVille Series dominated Cadillac production. It was hard to miss either a Coupe DeVille or Sedan DeVille driving down the road, stealing sales thunder from the Lincoln Continental… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Assembly Required: 1965 Shelby Cobra Factory Five Racing Kit
Shelby Cobras are legends of the classic world, offering performance beyond what many can comprehend. They are extremely desirable, meaning genuine examples command eye-watering prices. This has seen a growing industry of companies producing replicas, and the quality of… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Early 289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang
An early-build 1965 Mustang with an April 17, 1964 build date is an uncommon find. One with a D-Code 289 four-barrel engine and a four-speed stick is even better. One where the potential new owner can drive it or… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Two-Owner Project: 1967 Lotus Cortina Mk 1
The Ford Lotus Cortina was a 1960s collaboration between Ford and Lotus Cars to build a performance-oriented small sedan. There were two generations with the Mk 1 being in production from 1963 to 1970. With a 1557-cc twin camshaft… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project
We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang. However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • Exclusives • 8 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
It isn’t uncommon to find a classic muscle car with a big block engine swap, but typically, the builder starts with a base car. In the case of this El Camino, it started life as a well-equipped SS 396… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rare Big Valve Project: 1971 Lotus Elan +2 S130
When you think of a Lotus Elan, it’s natural to picture an evocative two-seater roadster. After all, this is the nameplate that made Lotus a household name for car enthusiasts everywhere. However, the little-know Elan +2 is an alternative… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1-Of-6 Wagons? 1973 Cadillac DeVille
When you scrolled into a Cadillac dealership in 1973, you’d find a selection of hardtops, sedans, and convertibles. But what you wouldn’t find was a station wagon because that body style wasn’t in the marketing plan. If you wanted… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Custom
Chevrolet introduced its second entry into the compact market in 1972, the Chevy II. It was conventional compared to the earlier Corvair (the Chevy II had a water-cooled engine up front). The top trim level was called Nova, and… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
Sitting in this garage is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro with a story to tell. It is an unfinished project where the hard and expensive work is complete. The seller didn’t cut corners on their build, striving to return this… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Bench Seat: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Ford set the automotive world on fire in 1965 with its sporty new compact, the Mustang. It inspired a flood of competitors into a market segment that would be called “pony cars.” The Chevy Camaro arrived on the… more»
