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Venezuelan-Built: 1968 Ford Mustang Project

It’s not uncommon to run across a first-generation Ford Mustang buried and forgotten inside a garage or barn. But it’s rare when the seller says it was built in Venezuela and the door tag seems to confirm that. This… more»

Instructions Not Included: 1996 Mercedes G-Wagon

Uh-oh! Even the mighty and exalted get the bums rush barn treatment sometimes. This 1996 (it’s not an ’80 as the listing initially suggests and the VIN checks out) Mercedes-Benz G320 has gotten the banishment treatment but there’s a… more»

Sport Coupe Model: 1929 Ford Model A

The car that saved Ford Motor Company in the day.  That’s what the Model A has been known as for nearly 100 years now, as in 1927 it replaced the aging Model T, which had been in production for… more»

No Reserve Project: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4

The two-tone era of GM trucks is perhaps one of the more memorable design phases the company ever went through, and it can certainly make even a tired truck look fresher than it really is. This 1979 Chevrolet Blazer… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1957 Mercedes 190SL Garage Find

For sale in Abilene, Texas as a Barn Finds Exclusive is this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a very much in-demand sports car that has soared in value to as much as $200,000. That, of course, is for a fully restored… more»

Factory 455 V8? 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

In response to the success that Pontiac was having with its new GTO in 1964, Oldsmobile unveiled the 4-4-2 (also 442) as a mid-size muscle car. It began as an option of the F-85 and Cutlass models and became… more»

28k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

Occasionally a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we’re left wondering what the story is behind it. Such is the case with this 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. The owner indicates that it has fresh… more»

Moulin Rouge 1 of 255: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, sharing its new E-body with the Dodge Challenger. Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors were in high style and appealed to those who wanted to make a fashion statement with their rides. This roller has… more»

GTO Interior: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport

The 1970 model year was a confusing one if you wandered into a Pontiac dealership looking for an intermediate. You had up to six choices for essentially the same car: the Tempest, Tempest T-37, LeMans, GTO, GTO Judge, and… more»

Barn Breakout: 1957 GMC 100 Pickup

From the days when a Chevy was a Chevy and a GMC was a GMC we have this 1957 GMC 100 pickup for your review. Produced between 1955 and 1959, this GMC series was known as the “Blue Chip”… more»

Wrecked 383 V8: 1970 Dodge Charger

Based on Chrysler’s B-Body intermediates, the early Dodge Chargers were modestly successful. It was not until the second generation came along from 1968-70 that the cars began speeding out of dealerships. This 1970 edition was involved in a front-end… more»

Rockhopper Project Pair: Two 1993 Geo Trackers

The Geo Tracker and Suzuki Sidekick were once common sights on local roads, a cheerful, light-weight SUV that came with a convertible roof and optional hardtop, or a “tin top” setup if you wanted more structural rigidity. They proved… more»

Low Mile 1974 Ford Pinto Barn Find

Whether you love it or hate it, the Ford Pinto was a car that had to happen. American manufacturers had turned producing large cars into an art, and buyers were happy to hand over their cash for those vehicles…. more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

In 1968, Ford produced an impressive 371,787 examples of its Fairlane range. Of those, a mere 3,761 were the 500 Convertible derivative. That makes our feature car one of the rarest examples of the Fairlane 500 to roll off… more»

5.3-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

When I first spotted this photo of this 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed sitting in a junkyard, it made me wonder how many people walked past it without affording it so much as a second glance. Fortunately, its current… more»

383 Stroker V8! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in the middle of the 1970 model year. Unlike its predecessors that were somewhat rushed into production to compete against the popular new Ford Mustang, these autos were all-new. The renewed… more»

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