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Solid Runner: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe

Older classic cars like the Ford Model A make an excellent subject for a project build. This is especially true if the person undertaking the work is a first-timer or novice. Their simple engineering principles mean that dismantling and… more»

350/5-Speed: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

It seems that the classic world is full of unfinished project vehicles, but this 1985 Pontiac Trans Am could be a cut above the rest. The owner purchased it as a father/son project, but the son has decided to… more»

350/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible

When Chevrolet threw its hat into the ring and released its first pony car, its stylish Camaro garnered plenty of attention. Many felt that its styling was more muscular than that found on the Mustang, and it sold in… more»

Real Deal Roller: 1969 Chevelle SS 396

General Motors was a formidable player in the 1960s muscle car movement, including this SS 396 by Chevrolet. Based on a Malibu sport coupe (and convertible), the SS 396 is one of the most often cloned Detroit hot rods… more»

Almost Rust Free? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

“Almost” is such a relative term.  Absolutes, such as “none”, are a lot easier to comprehend because these words don’t leave any wiggle room for the mind to have to think about.  The seller of this Chevrolet Bel Air… more»

Originally Plum Crazy: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440

In the market of Muscle Cars, the second-generation Dodge Charger, produced for the 1968 through ’70 year models, is a rather hot commodity in just about any form. When you run across a factory R/T model that left the… more»

429/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra

We have seen many stalled projects over the years here at Barn Finds, and some manage to stall before they can start. That is the case with this 1970 Ford Torino Cobra. The owner had high hopes but admits… more»

Mini-Jeep Project: 1959 Crofton Bug

Crosley Corporation was ahead of its time, producing a variety of small-scale vehicles in the 1940s and 1950s. But post-war America would buy anything that moved, and independents like Crosley often got pushed to the side. Enter W.B. Crofton… more»

Unrivaled Collection of Postwar Austins!

A passion for old cars is usually fairly straightforward. You see the car, want the car, and then, if the stars align, buy the car. Yet here we have an opportunity that might excite interest from several different angles…. more»

Ambitious Project: Ferrari F40 Replica

The Ferrari F40 remains one of the more unobtainable supercars for mere mortals. It never really landed – from its inception, it was an item – but all these years later, it’s not far behind the likes of the… more»

35 Years In Storage: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster

  Here’s a desirable one. It’s only the second 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster featured here on Barn Finds in the past decade, and it looks like a solid candidate for restoration. This top-of-the-line Jag has been mothballed and… more»

California Mopar: 1974 Dodge Charger 360

Although the second-generation Dodge Chargers (1968 through 1970 models) are some of the most sought-after Muscle Cars of their era, the demand for the third generation Charger is also pretty high as well.  Produced from 1971-1974, the Charger still… more»

The Little Mouse: 1948 Fiat 500 Topolino

Fiat is a real come-and-go auto manufacturer, at least here in the states. It’s here, then it’s gone, then it comes back again, seemingly with a lot of the same problems that possessed its last U.S. foray, and now… more»

Audi Predecessor: 1951 DKW F91 Sonderklasse

The DKW F91 was known by a variety of names and was built by Auto Union in Germany from 1953-59. Auto Union had been formed from four merging companies and would eventually morph into Audi. The body of this… more»

Rare But Cheap: 1961 Peugeot 403 Wagon

In the United States, Peugeot has always made wagons part of its somewhat limited presence. Obviously, it’s really limited now given they don’t even sell cars here anymore, but when they did, models like the 505 Estate were among… more»

Army Clone: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A

The owner of this 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A served his country faithfully in Korea. When the opportunity presented itself to create a clone of the vehicles he had driven during that time, he didn’t hesitate to build the vehicle… more»

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