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BF Exclusive: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

We all have our own tastes and interests, but in my opinion, the 1965 Chevrolet Impala is one of the best-looking designs to come out of the ’60s. As iconic as the ’63-’64 Impala design is, the less boxy… more»

Barn Find Project: 1929 DeSoto Six

Chrysler was in a big growth mode in the 1920s, adding Plymouth and Dodge to the fold, with DeSoto’s incorporation in 1928. They chose to honor Hernando DeSoto, the 16th Century explorer who was credited with discovering the Mississippi… more»

Build Your Own Halo Car: 1988 BMW M3 + Parts Stash

When attempting a new project, it’s important to make sure you have access to all the parts needed to put said vehicle back together. Whether it’s due to parts becoming obsolete or parts cars becoming a thing of the… more»

Restore Or Rat Rod? 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper

We don’t see a lot of rat rod scooters here on Barn Finds, but the seller refers to this 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper as a rat rod, in liking the way it looks now. This one is listed here on… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1962 Cadillac Convertible

From the ran and drove great when it was parked in the shop 25 years ago department comes this 1962 Cadillac convertible, which recently emerged from a quarter-century hibernation and is now looking for a new place to call… more»

Rare Field Find: 1946 International Harvester KB-1 Pickup

International Harvester built their K and KB series trucks from 1940 to 1949. The K series ranged from 1/2 ton to 90,000 lbs and were known for their durability and reasonable price. The KB series was built from 1946… more»

Warehouse Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327 Fuelie

1957 was an important year for Chevrolet, as it was the first time the company offered a fuel-injected engine in their Corvette, a 283 small block pumping out the coveted 1 horsepower per cubic inch.  Chevy wasn’t the first… more»

The New Normal: 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Every day, the supply of vintage square body trucks grows smaller. The Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been at the top of the list for many collectors and brokers for some time, but we’re getting to the point where trucks… more»

Re-bodied 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Ready to Finish

What kind of irregularities can you put up with in an old car? No matter how long your list, this 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz might test your resolve. We’ll get into that below, but first notice that the car… more»

440 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

Dodge’s success story of the late 1960s had to be the second-generation Charger. After a lukewarm sales response to the 1966-67 models, production would go through the roof for 1968-70. That was when Chrysler gave all its B-body intermediates… more»

Excellent, Except….. 1970 Lotus Europa Series 2

Sometimes it’s the car that’s captivating, sometimes it’s the ad, and sometimes it’s both. The one is both. Here on Facebook Marketplace is a 1970 Lotus Europa Series 2 with stated low miles and receipts showing extensively rebuilt components,… more»

Beautiful 1947 Lincoln Continental Awaits Easy Revival

Somebody’s going to get quite a bargain. The 1947 Lincoln Continental V12 for sale on Craigslist in Memphis, Tennessee appears to be a very solid, unmolested example. And the owner, who inherited it from his late Lincoln collector father,… more»

Buried Alive! 1978 Bradley GT

The GT was one of the kit cars offered in the 1970s by Bradley Automotive. Using the guts of a VW Beetle, they were more like sports cars than dune buggies, like the Meyers Manx. They scraped by between… more»

Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Automotive designers and marketers worked overtime in the 1950s and 1960s, coming up with new and interesting products. One of the most “far-out” may have been the retractable hardtop, a Ford innovation of 1957-59. With the press of a… more»

427/4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With its one-piece wraparound chrome front bumper and dual rear bumpers, the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has always been eye candy in my book, and if it’s packing a 427 there’s even more sweetness once you lift the hood.  Add… more»

Small-Block Upgrade: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The new owner of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad faces some choices. There’s little doubt that a fresh coat of paint would have it sparkling like a new penny. However, leaving the exterior untouched would garner similar levels… more»

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