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Numbers-Matching Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

While the public’s love affair with the First Generation Mustang hadn’t ended by 1968, there was no denying that sales totals had fallen off a cliff. Form a high of 607,568 cars in 1966, the 1968 model year saw… more»

Not Quite James Bond: 1978 Lotus Elite Project

Lotus Engineering Company was founded by Colin Chapman in 1952. He had a fondness for trials racing, so his first car was a formula type called the Mark VII, now referred to as the Seven. The Seven was barely… more»

Gran Coupe Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda got re-invented in 1970, losing its physical heritage with the not-so-exciting Valiant compact. It shared its all-new E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger, but they had no sheet metal in common. The Gran Coupe was added… more»

Parked In The ’60s: 1939 Buick Special Touring Sedan

Hidden away in this garage is a pre-war American classic that has occupied the same spot since the 1960s. Family commitments and an interstate relocation saw the owner park the car more than five decades ago. A recent passing… more»

Storage Container Find: 1959 Austin Healey Project

According to the seller, this 1959 Austin Healey was found in a storage container where it had been kept for 40 years! The body is said to be pretty rough, but the chassis appears to be in “very good… more»

Fresh Out Of Cali! 1926 Buick Roadster Speedster

This 1926 Buick sure grabbed my attention this morning, in a good sort of way, and I’d like to thank Barn Finds reader T.J. right off the bat for sending us the fine tip on this one.  It’s billed… more»

Air-Cooled Hemi V8! Tatra 603 Sedan

The Tatra 603 was a larger rear-engined luxury car that was produced by Tatra (a Czechoslovak company) from 1956 to 1975. Due to the political climate of the day, only high-ranking politicians and heads of companies usually had access… more»

440 + Original 383! 1968 Dodge Charger

Demand for second-generation Dodge Charger projects is still strong, with no signs of letting up anytime soon.  Even the cars in varying states of disarray seem to be attracting buyers, many with multiple bids in the last few minutes,… more»

Rare Spanish Classic: 1972 Ossa Stiletto

Motorcycles are an interesting genre within the classic world. They attract a particular breed of individuals who revel in the freedom these machines offer. One of the lesser-known manufacturers was Ossa, a Spanish company that has come and gone… more»

Project Potential: 1949 Ford F-1 Pickup

It can sometimes be challenging to choose what path to follow with a project build, although that may not be so hard with this 1949 Ford F-1. While it would make an ideal candidate for a faithful restoration, the… more»

2-For-1: 1960 Renault 4CV

Who doesn’t like a 2-for-1 deal? I certainly do, and I’m sure we have many readers who feel the same. That is what is on offer with this 1960 Renault 4CV. Not only does it look like a reasonably… more»

Deserves Saving: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

The problem with a first impression is that you can only make it once, which can sometimes be a bad thing. That could be the case with this 1970 Plymouth Duster 340. It looks sad and sorry, and many… more»

Nordic Blue Warrior: 1968 Pontiac GTO

GM introduced its new A body style in 1968 and the GTO was selected as the Motor Trend Car of the Year. This example is a Nordic Blue GTO that still has its numbers matching engine. The GTO is… more»

Whole Collection For Sale!

Billed as “unusual,” I guess “usual” is a relative term. Buicks, AMCs, Mercedes-Benzes, customs…all of these are legitimate classics in their own right, and most seem to be in decent condition. Special thanks to Britt Boughey for letting us… more»

Restomod Candidate? 1975 Ford Bronco Project

Sometimes it seems like examples of a particular make and model come flooding to market on a daily basis, and thus it is with Ford Broncos lately. We’ve covered several Broncos at Barn Finds this week, but here’s something… more»

Rusty Gold? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang took the market by storm upon its introduction in April 1964. For the next 2 ½ years, car buyers scooped up more than 1.3 million copies, so the assembly plants had to be working double overtime…. more»