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Barn-Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Originally, Chevrolet had intended for the 1957 models to be all-new cars, but production delays held them up until 1958. So, the 1957 editions received a healthy facelift instead, including their now-famous tailfins. This ’57 Bel Air 4-door sedan… more»

Clean Roller: 1970 International Scout 800A

A lot of the International Scouts that we see here on Barn Finds are pretty rusty and need some major metal repair. This 1970 International Harvester Scout 800A stands out because it is a very clean example that actually… more»

Thirty Years Stored: 1979 Chevrolet G10 Short Van

Need a van for work or fun? You won’t go driving off too quickly in this project 1979 Chevy G10 Shorty, but at the asking price, it might be worth a whirl. This G10 is offered for $5,000 here… more»

Blank Canvas: 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe

The most iconic Ford to turn into a hot rod is the 1932 coupe, but this partially rebuilt 1934 five-window model isn’t all that far behind. It’s on the market for a sad reason, but the new owner should… more»

Package Deal! Three 1967 Fiat Moretti Sportiva Coupes

One of the best things about the Fiat 850 (and later the Fiat 1100) was the tendency of myriad coachbuilders and manufacturers to drop elegant bodies on its otherwise pedestrian chassis. Vignale, Abarth, Bertone, Zagato, Ghia, Moretti – all… more»

Indy Pace Car Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Chevy Camaro was all-new in 1982, replacing the prior generation that had been in production for nearly a dozen years. The new Z28 impressed the folks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway enough to choose it as the pace car… more»

Missing Motor: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The term “blank canvas” can be more appropriate with some classics than others. It is one that probably suits this 1970 Corvette because although it is claimed to be solid, the loss of its original engine and transmission could… more»

Polish Project Plane: 1953 MiG-15UTI Jet

“No, honey, I told you that I’m not buying any more old motorcycles or cars, I don’t remember mentioning not buying any Russian-built jets used by the Polish military”… The seller has this 1953 Mikoyan-Gurevich, or MiG, 15UTI training… more»

Rotary Barn Find: 1983 Mazda RX7 GSL

The FB-chassis Mazda RX-7 is an emerging classic, albeit one that hasn’t quite accelerated value-wise as the second and third-generation models. The rotary-powered coupe is certainly a major achievement on the sports car landscape, but that doesn’t necessarily translate… more»

Texas Horse Barn Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

While almost any First Generation Mustang will attract attention as a restoration project, some show greater potential than others. Part of the desirability is determined by the candidate’s originality, but the specifications and optional extras can help a great… more»

One Family Owned: 1969 Ford Country Sedan

Station wagons, especially full-size examples, are among the strongest performing vehicles in the classic market. When the wagon in question is unmolested and has a known ownership history, that increases the desirability. That makes this 1969 Ford Country Sedan… more»

45k Original Miles: 1979 AMC Spirit DL Liftback

Certain signs make you realize that you’re starting to clock a few years. One of those is looking at classic cars that recently emerged from decades in storage and realizing that you can remember those cars when their original… more»

Big Power, Small Package: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger

It’s a simple idea: take a light sports car and swap its original engine for a big American V8. And while it might not be the textbook example, this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger illustrates the point beautifully. This diamond in… more»

Former Racer: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

It is quite common for an owner to take a road car and modify it for competition use. Those cars tend to see out their days on the track, with few receiving the opportunity to return to their rightful… more»

Picking Up Pieces: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The personal luxury Monte Carlo was one of Chevy’s most successful new car introductions. It was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1970 through 2007, with a hiatus between 1989 and 1994. The fourth generation of 1981-88 Monte… more»

Same Owner 30 Years: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was Dodge’s response to the Plymouth Road Runner, which in turn was born to compete against Pontiac’s successful GTO muscle car. The Super Bee lived in the Road Runner’s shadow for its four model years, barely… more»

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