We’ve seen plenty of reports of vintage Volkswagen Buses discovered in European forests, with some of them even extracted by helicopter, but this is the first true “forest find” I can recall seeing stateside that’s been listed for sale…. more»
Project Cars
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Numbers Matching Project: 1965 Porsche 356
When it comes to Porsche 356 ownership these days, you tend to have to accept the good with the bad if you’re looking at buying a project. Even if the market is at least a bit more realistic, this… more»
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Hill-Holder Option! 1961 Studebaker Hawks
The Hawks were a series of “family sports cars” produced by Studebaker-Packard Corp. from 1956 to 64. They were all 2-door/4-seat coupes and hardtops. They were inspired by the 1955 Studebaker Speedster, a special edition based on the President… more»
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Stash Of Vintage Race Cars For Sale
From the looks of things, the seller was formerly a racer in the Sports Car Club of America. And maybe a collector of British sports cars in general. Four specific automobiles are up for sale, including two MGBs, a… more»
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3 for 1 Project: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler
The Rambler American had its swan song at American Motors in 1969, to be replaced by the revived Hornet nameplate the following year. But the car went out in style with a limited-edition muscle model called the SC/Rambler, a… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The Avanti was Studebaker’s new personal luxury car in 1963-64. It had a fiberglass body with styling by famed designer Raymond Loewy, yet production problems prevented the car from reaching its sales projections. If things had turned out differently,… more»
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Pace Car Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re so accustomed to seeing pace cars all gussied up and in someone’s personal collection that it’s a bit disorienting to see one looking as rough and as disheveled as this example. This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is perhaps one… more»
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Ticks The Boxes: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
For enthusiasts seeking a 1960s classic as a project build, this 1964 Pontiac Bonneville seems to tick all the right boxes. It is an original and unmolested car that its original owner loaded to the brim with desirable options…. more»
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1 of 1,294! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
Pontiac’s sporty two-door wagon hit the show rooms in 1955, General Motors’ practical application of 1954’s well-received Corvette Nomad show car. Named after an 18th-century Detroit-area Ottawa Chieftain, Pontiac leveraged the Native American theme, including the stylish “arrow” side… more»
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Dusty Camper Special: 1978 Chevrolet Silverado
We love estate sales here at Barn Finds as there are inevitably some hidden gems that pop up, often from outside the glare of the public eye. And while we may not be talking about Lamborghini-levels of exotica that… more»
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Cave Not Included: 1972 Lincoln Batmobile
There have been a lot of Batmobiles over the years. From the aerodynamic coupe of the early Forties through to the “tumbler” of the Nolan films and the muscle car of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, each generation seems to… more»
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400 V8 Swap: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors responded to the launch of the hugely successful Ford Mustang “pony car” with not one but two options in 1967. These were the Chevy Camaro and its corporate sibling the Pontiac Firebird. The cars were little changed… more»
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Original Max Wedge: 1965 Dodge Coronet 500
When the Dodge Coronet reappeared for the 1965 model year, it did so utilizing the company’s intermediate B-Body platform. The company offered a vast selection of engines, but one of the more desirable was the 426ci Max Wedge V8…. more»
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Cheap French Classic: 1960 Panhard PL 17
French car manufacturers have long been renowned for producing quirky and interesting vehicles. The iconic 2CV instantly springs to mind, but the 1960 Panhard PL 17 is another notable example. Its styling is distinctive and features some pretty advanced… more»
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Rare 1950s Indian Scout Three-Speed Bicycle
Bicycles were more than recreation in post-war Great Britain, they were vital transportation. A lot of people couldn’t afford cars and bicycles provided a way to get to jobs and run errands. This 1950s Indian Scout bicycle is listed… more»
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Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»
