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“Everything Works.” 1960 Buick Flxible Ambulance Project

Every once in a while, a vintage “professional car” like this 1960 Buick Ambulance pops up on Barn Finds. These coach-built ambulances were very expensive vehicles when new, so it’s no surprise that not many were produced. Plus, in… more»

Patina Project: 1962 Porsche 356B

The Porsche 356 market is in an interesting place at the moment. Put simply, project prices have cooled significantly, and it seems like now is a good time to grab a worthwhile candidate for restoration if you’ve been sitting… more»

350 Powered: 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed

Some classics receive a second chance at life, but this 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed would benefit from a third. Refreshed in the 1980s, its paint looks tired. However, it has virtually no rust, and the engine bay houses… more»

Widebody Sacrifice: 1967 Porsche 911

While we all want to believe that every sports or muscle car gets another chance to live when it’s found in a wrecking yard, that’s not always the case. Still, we’re grateful that sellers like this one effectively saved… more»

True Barn Find: 1917 Studebaker Touring Car

Any automobile, regardless of its condition, deserves a lot of respect for avoiding the scrap heap for more than 100 years. In this case, it’s been nearly 110 years for this 1917 Studebaker Touring Car. These were open-air “horseless… more»

Assembly Required: 1972 Dodge Demon 340

The original Dodge Demon was a fastback compact sold in 1971 and 1972. It was a derivation of the highly popular Plymouth Duster and was rebranded as the Dart Sport in 1973. The Demon 340 was the performance model… more»

Hemi-Powered? Field Find 1956 Dodge Royal

By the mid-1950s, Detroit styling had entered its jet-age phase, and Dodge embraced the movement with dramatic lines, generous chrome, and V8 power. This 1956 Dodge Royal wears all the hallmarks of the era and now emerges as a… more»

Storage Find: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible 400 V8

Fresh out of long-term storage, this one-family-owned 1972 Ford LTD Convertible looks like an outstanding car to tinker with. Yes, it isn’t currently running, but it turns over and look at that solid body on this rare ragtop! The… more»

BF Exclusive: 1988 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado

Square-body Chevrolet trucks and SUVs have become increasingly desirable, and clean, usable K5 Blazers are getting harder to find. This 1988 Chevy K5 Blazer Silverado 4×4 needs work, but it’s packing V8 power, four-wheel drive, and a working Western… more»

Running Project: 1972 AMC Ambassador SST

The Ambassador began with Nash Motors way back in the day. And became the consolidated American Motors’ top-of-the-line product from 1958 to 1974. During that time, it rode on either mid-size or full-size platforms and was the big brother… more»

Affordable Rare Brit: 1952 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane

We’re no strangers to British classics at Barn Finds, but this 1952 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane is something different. It is a relatively rare Drophead Coupe that runs and drives. The seller admits it requires restoration, but it is undoubtedly… more»

20k Original Miles: 1967 Porsche 912

Although Porsche developed its reputation founded on producing high-performance sports cars commanding premium prices, it has released more affordable models to increase sales volumes and profits. The 912 was one such vehicle, and this 1967 example appears to be… more»

Daily Driver Project: 1963 Ford Country Sedan

In 1963, if you went shopping for a full-size station wagon at your Ford dealer, you had three choices. Each based on the level of trim. The bargain package was the Ranch Wagon, followed by the Country Sedan, which… more»

First Year Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Upon first glance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am gives off more of a LeMans vibe, and that’s because the front end was swapped for a donor section from a Colonnade-era LeMans found in a boneyard after the original component… more»

360 Powered Project: 1982 AMC Spirit

With production of the long-standing Gremlin ceasing after 1978, AMC buyers were introduced to a new kid on the block in ’79: a fresh offering called the Spirit.  However, the model known as the sedan didn’t stray far from… more»

4-Door Marauder! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

Beginning in mid-1963, the Marauder sub-series was introduced as a sports/performance take on Mercury’s full-size automobiles. And a 4-door hardtop joined the mix in 1964 along with the 2-door fastback. It was available in all trim levels, so the… more»