In immediate post-war Germany, BMW didn’t make cars. Instead, Soviet manufacturer Autovelo, located in Soviet-occupied territory, was producing pre-war BMWs to sell into the post-war market. BMW itself was slow-crawling its way back to prosperity, by making household kitchen… more»
Project Cars
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Older Restoration: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1962 Corvette has been part of the same family since the late-1970s, and they treated it to a restoration in the 1980s. It has had little use since, but its tired paint suggests it could do with some… more»
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Basic Mopar: 1972 Dodge Challenger
From the time the Dodge Challenger “pony car” was introduced in 1970, to the 1972 model year, the bottom had started to fall out of the muscle car market. That impacted cars like the Challenger which offered lots of… more»
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Drop-Top Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
One of the hottest cars (sales-wise) in the mid-1960s was the Impala Super Sport. Beginning as a mainstream option in 1962, it became a series of its own in 1964 – and continued in production through the rest of… more»
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Incredible! Tactical Assault Concept Vehicle
We see a lot of different vehicles as Barn Finds writers, and to be honest, it’s rare that one leaves me completely speechless. This “Tactical Assault Concept Vehicle” (hereafter T.A.C.V.), however, did! It’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»
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500-CI V8 Drop-Top! 1973 Cadillac Eldorado
The Cadillac Eldorado would be the second front-wheel-drive automobile introduced by General Motors. In 1966, Oldsmobile rolled out the Toronado and the Eldorado came a year later. The name was already familiar to Cadillac buyers, having been used in… more»
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Solid Project Candidate: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When tackling a build involving an American icon, it is hard to go wrong. This is especially true if the classic is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that is rock-solid and features a healthy V8 under the hood. That… more»
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Not So Mellow Yellow: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
Some classic cars possess subtle good looks, while others are as “in your face” as possible. This 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350 fits neatly into the second category, with the company offering it in a single paint shade. It wasn’t… more»
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Roof Not Jumped On! 1950 Nash Ambassador
Looking like it has taken a trip to the sandblaster, this 1950 Nash Ambassador is wearing some pretty peculiar patina. It’s especially noteworthy when spread across this Nash’s very distinctive streamlined, Airflyte shape. The seller makes a big deal… more»
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Chicken Coop Find: 2005 Viper Aircraft ViperJet
We’ve seen a few aviation-themed classics over more than a decade at Barn Finds, including a few kit projects. However, this 2005 Viper Aircrafts ViperJet stands out from the crowd. As the name suggests, this aircraft ditches the concept… more»
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Donor Car: 1961 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
Sellers willing to admit that the heap of metal they want to offload is a parts car are a refreshing shift from owners who tell us their pile of rust is worth a boatload of bucks (see: Bronco, Charger… more»
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1 of 1,447: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The latter half of the 1970s was a period not known for a lot of memorable U.S. automobiles. Build quality was usually suspect and whatever performance they once had was deterred by tightened emissions controls. And don’t forget that… more»
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Supervan Camper: 1966 Ford Econoline
In the world of vintage campers, we know who the dominant players are. The Volkswagen Transporter / Bus / Westfalia is the go-to crowd favorite, and then you have the various Ford E-Series and Dodge B-Series vans that have… more»
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Levi Edition: 1978 Jeep J10 Honcho
If this 1978 Jeep Honcho looks familiar, you may have seen it before. We featured this same truck here on Barn Finds in 2018. Back then it was located in West Des Moines, Iowa and now it resides in… more»
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Rallye Package: 1974 Dodge Challenger
With nearly 77,000 examples produced during its first year, it’s almost hard to believe that in a handful of short years, Dodge Challenger production would dwindle down to less than 15% of the original number by the first-generation’s swan… more»
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Carport Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This one’s simple math: can you pay the price of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 being auctioned here on eBay, do the needed restoration, and come out ahead? If you think the answer is yes, then hit that bid… more»
