If you think this 1963 Studebaker Champ’s front end resembles a Studebaker Lark, you would be correct, that’s where it originated. Introduced in 1960, the Champ was fairly shortlived, exiting production in ’64 as Studebaker was winding down its… more»
Project Cars
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Package Deal: 1972 and ’73 Datsun 240Z Projects
Ah, the ambition that comes when someone lays eyes on a new project car. There is perhaps no moment wherein a man is filled with more hope than the day he brings home a rusty pair of old sports… more»
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Preserve or Restore? 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
It’s a 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck, and it’s here on eBay in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The honest what-you-see-is-what-you-get truck has been stored inside since 1975. The engine turns freely—with a wrench—and the ignition key is included. “Overall… more»
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455 Transplant! 1967 Pontiac Firebird Project
It might take more than “resale red” to get this 1967 Pontiac Firebird off the ground. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa classic swallowed a 1970 455 that “kinda” runs, according to the listing here on eBay. It dies after a… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Plymouth Duster
When the Duster debuted in 1970, it proved to be a surprise hit for Plymouth. Given how popular the car was with buyers, it was decided to keep changes to a minimum for ’71. This example is a solid… more»
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Beefed Up 318 V8: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
As a compact, the Plymouth Valiant wasn’t exactly an exciting automobile in the late 1960s. To draw younger buyers into dealer showrooms, the powers-that-be created the Duster fastback in 1970 and it quickly became quite popular. While it shared… more»
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2025 Motorcycle Cannonball Candidate: 1926 Indian Chief
As I write this, 77 intrepid riders are riding vintage motorcycles across the United States competing in the 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball. This biannual event is limited to motorcycles manufactured up to 1933 with limited modifications for the two-week plus… more»
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10th Anniversary Edition: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1979, the Pontiac Trans Am was 10 years old and Pontiac celebrated by producing a 10th Anniversary Edition. Among Pontiac enthusiasts, this car is known as a TATA (Tenth Anniversary Trans Am). This example is rough and in… more»
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Wego? 1988 Yugo GV Limousine
Talk about cheap advertising gold, this 1988 Yugo Limousine, which the seller refers to as a “Wego”, could be parked outside of your business and people would flock in to see it. It’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Pierz,… more»
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Restoration In Progress: 1970 Dodge Charger Project
There are so many things to take into account once you decide to move forward with a restoration, with one of the more important choices being whether or not to keep the car as original as possible or go… more»
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Running Sports Car Project: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
Hollywood studios have spent decades endowing their animated automotive offerings with faces and winning personalities. From Disney’s Susie the Little Blue Coupe to Lightning McQueen from the “Cars” franchise, all featured faces brimming with character. Looking at this 1949… more»
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Original V8 Engine! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
Very early Chevrolet Corvettes, such as this 1955 C1, aren’t regular attendees here on Barn Finds but they are certainly notable cars. The year 1955 marked the beginning of Chevrolet’s famed fiberglass two-seater being paired with the small block… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos of their car. You can find them in the gallery below. The Star Chief was a model of Pontiac built between 1954 and 1966. In its earlier days, it used the… more»
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327 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Garage Find
The first generation of the Chevy Camaro lasted from 1967 to 1969 and the final year may have been the most attractive (IMO). It was also the best-selling at more than 243,000 copies, thanks in part to a 15-month… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster
The popularity of the Plymouth Duster seems to still be on the rise among collectors, and while this one’s a complete project the good news is there’s no reserve, so the high bidder has bought themselves a Mopar that… more»
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Under the Tent: 1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
After a strategic miscue in 1962, Plymouth had downsized its full-size cars to intermediate proportions. By 1965, they had rebounded, and the Fury was a big car once again, leaving the Belvedere to compete with the Chevy Chevelle and… more»
