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Worth Fixing? 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Project

All you need to know about this 1968 Mustang GT is contained in one sentence: “Put away because of extensive underside rust.” That should scare you and wake you up. But if you’re like the nearly twenty bidders who… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1967 Porsche 912

The devil is in the details as it relates to well-preserved vehicles. In other words, the impression of how well-preserved a car is can change based on the level of original details you find present in a specimen such… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

Cadillac enjoyed a banner year in 1941, with 66,169 cars rolling out of dealerships and into the garages of new owners. However, one of the rarest of these was the Series 62 Convertible. The company produced a mere 3,100… more»

Supercharger Needs TLC: 1957 Packard Clipper

Packard and Studebaker joined forces in 1954 and the product lines remained separate until 1957. That’s when the remaining Packard production became rebadged products out of South Bend, often referred to today as “Packardbakers.” Buyers and dealers alike were… more»

Flathead Project: 1946 Mercury Eight Deluxe

Mercury was in the same boat as all the other U.S. automakers at the close of World War II. They were able to restart car production but would have to make do with warmed-over pre-war products for the first… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am Custom

It may seem strange or at odds with the classic scene to describe this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am as a survivor, but I feel that term is appropriate. The custom car scene has continually evolved since the first passenger… more»

First Year Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

While the Mustang may be credited as the first offering to fall into the category of a pony car, it sure didn’t take other manufacturers long to realize what a marketable concept Ford had gotten into here, with GM… more»

Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick

The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»

Rally Sport Option: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Chevy Camaro was an all-new car in 1970, but it would take a few years for it to become as popular as the first-generation models (1967-69). The auto was little changed in 1971 except for the use of… more»

40-Year Garage Find: 1967 MG MGB GT

The popular MGB debuted in 1962 as a successor to the MGA and its variants saw production of more than a half million units through 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster, but the enclosed GT joined the ranks… more»

Can It Be Saved? 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby

We’ve seen some head-scratchers in the Can It Be Saved series here on Barn Finds, and this 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z is one of the head-scratchin’est ones so far. A small front-drive car that needs a total restoration… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Mercury Marauder 390

Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially for an enthusiast seeking something that will stand out from the crowd. This 1970 Mercury Marauder ticks those boxes, and although it has sat for twelve years, it runs and… more»

Worth Saving? 1967 Pontiac GTO

When a car gets to a level of decay where it’s coming apart underneath in the driveway, that’s quite a deterrent for someone with my limited skills to consider taking that vehicle on as a project, even if it’s… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Porsche 912

One of the more challenging vehicles to sell has to be one that’s been in your family for eons. This 1966 Porsche 912 was purchased new by the seller’s father in California and has been with the family ever… more»

’60s Hot Rod? 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Regular readers will know my preference for unmolested classics, whether as genuine survivors or meticulous restorations. However, there is something undeniably attractive about locating a car that has led a colorful past. That is the opportunity awaiting the new… more»

Restoration or Restomod: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

The classic market can be cyclical, and you only need to scroll through the pages of Barn Finds to gain clear insight. We will go for an extended period without seeing a single example of a particular vehicle, and… more»