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Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Charger 500

Here’s a 1970 Dodge Charger 500 that kind of leaves me scratching my head regarding what to do here, as it’s already a capable driver with a cool patina finish that money can’t buy.  But it’s also one of… more»

Restoration Required: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

We see a reasonable number of 1969 Mach 1 Mustangs cross our desks at Barn Finds. This is hardly surprising considering the production total and how desirable they remain. This example requires total restoration, but it appears the pieces… more»

Stored For 25 Years: 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30

Hiding in this barn is a classic that has lain dormant for around a quarter century. It is a 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30, and while it has cosmetic needs, it retains firm foundations for a restoration project. The seller… more»

R-Code 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

This multi-colored painted pony might have been someone’s dream, a labor-intensive project to make a 428-powered weapon from a discarded pile of parts. Though still in parts, this 1968 Ford Mustang fastback has enjoyed enough work to help buyers… more»

Opportunity on Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air debuted in 1950 as a high-end version of the Styleline and Fleetline Chevrolet models. Like the Impala of 1958, it was available only as a 2-door hardtop and (later) convertible. The Bel Air would sit atop… more»

Project Car: 1976 Chrysler Newport Two-Door

“1976 Newport. It’s an impressive car that lives up to your idea of a Chrysler. Only its price range may surprise you.” So says a Chrysler brochure showing the big and heavy C-body Chryslers in the Bicentennial year. The… more»

Barn-Bound 20 Years: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

During its 1967-69 first-generation run, the Pontiac Firebird was perhaps the third best-selling “pony car” (behind the Mustang and Camaro). Like its Chevy cousin, the car was little changed going into its second  year, losing its vent windows, and… more»

B-Body Project: 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport

After a 10-year run as a full-size car on par with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie, the Plymouth Fury became a mid-size for 1975-78. From this era, many may remember them as police cars and taxi cabs. But… more»

No Reserve BF Auction: 1971 Ford Ranchero

This 429 V8-equipped Ford Ranchero project has clearly lived an interesting life. The seller purchased it five years ago, and it was a daily driver at the time. They drove it for a while and then decided to sell… more»

Clean Canvas: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Project

This 1970 Chevy Nova is portrayed as a former big-block car, which suggests it was once an SS 396, but the engine and transmission are long gone. And the front clip has been replaced by one from a 1969… more»

Long Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon

If a car could be considered the savior of its maker, then the Rolls Royce 20/25 is it. Like many other companies after WWI, Rolls was struggling to return to its primary purpose – making luxury automobiles – after… more»

Signal Orange Project: 1971 Porsche 911 S Targa

We often lament the fact that it seems like the last great barn find has already been made. But the simple truth is there’s more cars out there to be discovered, and some of them are hiding in plain… more»

Ready to Restore? 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sagging Mustang sales. It was all about performance at first, but the emphasis shifted more to style after that. With a fastback body referred to as a… more»

French Rarity: 1987 Citroen CX 25 Prestige

French cars are a mysterious spot on the automotive landscape these days, a reminder that they were once an import like any other brand sold stateside. However, for the predominant brands of Citroen and Peugeot, a series of challenges… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible

While most enthusiasts agree that the Pontiac GTO was the first genuine muscle car, others believe that Chrysler’s “Letter Series” models could claim the title. They were aimed significantly upmarket compared to the GTO, but they possessed the performance… more»

Recently Revived: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

An enthusiast sometimes struggles to decide what path to follow with a classic project. Often, the desire for originality and the concept of a custom build will cause internal conflict, which could be the case with this 1967 Chevrolet… more»