It’s time for a little porthole archeology, courtesy of a ’54 Buick Super Riviera Model 56R. Buick had it all going on that year with many different models so let’s look this Super over and determine where it fits… more»
Project Cars
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Rare 1916 International Harvester Model E 3/4 Ton Pickup
There’s a lot of love and passion out there for vintage pickup trucks. For some, the square-bodied Chevs are the best, though no doubt Ford fanatics would argue their trucks are tops. Others, meanwhile, specifically seek out the oddballs:… more»
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Bubbletop Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
The so-called “bubbletop” roofline began to appear on several General Motors brands in 1959, including Chevrolet. The glass in these cars seemed endless compared to the sheet metal in the roof. In 1961, the “bubbletop” was offered on both… more»
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Split Personality: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
Here is a storage fresh 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. The car is said to be an unrestored Camaro with the original engine and transmission. The car is listed here on eBay with 3 days remaining in the auction. The current… more»
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New Crate Engine! 1975 Renault R12 Wagon
As we know, I have a history of buying and attempting to revitalize obscure projects. Those days are behind me – mostly – as it’s just too much work to nurse oddball cars back to life, and usually for… more»
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Ultimate Family Hauler! 455 Powered 1972 Buick Estate
If Buick’s mid-sized 1972 Vista Cruiser Sportwagon leaves you wanting more, step up to the top-shelf gargantu-wagon, the Estate. This 1972 Buick Estate Wagon in Mankato, Minnesota comes with more cargo space that a Viking Longboat, plus a roof… more»
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Cheap 1976 Porsche 911S???
Did you like playing with Erector sets when you were a kid? If so, you’ll love putting this U.S.-spec 1976 Porsche 911S back together. It’s offered here on eBay in a state of disassembly in Conowingo, Maryland, with approximately… more»
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Rare Two-Door: 1934 Chrysler Airflow
Aerodynamic? Yes! Art Deco inspired? Absolutely! Beautiful styling? Ah, well, um, you know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that’s how I’d sum up a Chrysler Airflow like this 1934 example. This restored car is a… more»
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Are You a Real Dead Head? Prove it: 1967 VW Vanagon
You Barn Finders were very kind when I wrote up my last VW camper. And very expert, as when someone pointed out that the tip-out roof was very likely not original. So when I saw this 1967 Bus/Vanagon, I… more»
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Interesting Mish-Mash! 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
This 1941 Chevrolet truck is a bit of a mish-mash, but perhaps it can be a great project for someone. The long bed not quite visible from this shot might lead to a clue! It’s listed for sale here… more»
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Factory Floor Shifter? 1974 AMC Matador Coupe
We’ve seen seven 1974 Matador Coupes here at Barn Finds over the years but none with a manual transmission so, it’s not just being orange that makes this 1974 AMC Matador Coupe unique, it also has a manual transmission…. more»
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British Project: 1972 Norton Commando 750
It’s probably an awkward time to talk about the British Invasion a few days after Independence Day, but neither the whites of their eyes or the mops on their heads (what some people said about The Beatles, the other… more»
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Split Bumper Look: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Even though it can’t move on its own power and it is covered in primer, this split bumper 1970 Chevrolet Camaro still looks great. The car is located in Rosanky, Texas and is listed here on Facebook Marketplace for… more»
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Business Coupe Project: 1937 Chevrolet Master
Chevrolet reworked its automobiles in 1937, using what would be called “Diamond Crown” styling with straight side fenders. More trunk space was added so that the spare tire could be mounted internally. There were two trim levels, the Master… more»
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Custom Sports Car: 1952 Kaiser Henry J
The Henry J was a short-lived attempt by Kaiser-Frazer to sell a small car in the early 1950s at a time when everyone wanted big cars. It was named after the chairman of the company and was built between… more»
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Mystery Wrapped In An Enigma: 1946 Hudson Half Ton Truck
Here’s where I am hoping that some Hudson experts can weigh in. About 90% of the information I can access says that Hudson stopped making half-ton pickups before 1946. But then, there’s a book, American 1/2 Ton Pickups of… more»
