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One Owner 1980 Chevrolet Luv

The Chevrolet Luv pickup certainly has its fans, as its compact dimensions and humble powerplant made it a sensible choice for drivers who needed the convenience of a pickup and the efficiency of an economy car. The Luv shown… more»

Real Barn Find! 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Drop-Top

For the second half of the 20th Century, the 88 nameplate was a mainstay of the Oldsmobile lineup. It was often the entry-level “big” car (but it was still nicely trimmed) and several variants were included over the years,… more»

SportsRoof 351 V8! 1970 Ford Galaxie 500

From the late 1950s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s top-selling car (except during the early Mustang years). It was a full-size family car with a level of trim that was comparable to the Chevrolet Impala…. more»

Dual Carbs! 1941 Buick Special 46 SSE

Here’s one that I am certain I have never encountered, a 1941 Buick Special 46SSE. I’m such a sucker for colors and green gets my attention every time so this “Sedanette” immediately caught my attention. But there are other… more»

Pint-Sized Fun: Pair Of Berkeley SE492 Roadsters

Sometimes an advertisement can present a wealth of information yet leave some details mysterious. In this case, the “what” is obvious: a pair of beautiful Berkeley roadsters, one 1959 and one 1958, listed here on Craigslist. The “where” is… more»

Perfect Project: 1960 Shasta Airflyte Trailer

Even though we’re having an incredibly grueling, drawn-out, relentless end of winter here in the upper Midwest, most of us have spring on our minds and for me, that’s motorcycles and vintage campers. In this case, trailers and this… more»

454 Power! 1946 Willys Custom

Looking to spice up your motor pool with something on the wild and crazy side? This 1946 Willys in Duluth, Minnesota may be just this ticket to ratchet up the interest level when you pull in at the local… more»

1 Of 3 Remaining? 1929 Oakland Cabriolet Project

Here’s a marque not featured often on BarnFinds, an Oakland. Of course, it has been 91 years since the last one was produced so that may have something to do with it. This example is a project and will… more»

Take Your Pick! A Trio of Ford Gran Torino’s

The Torino was Ford’s mid-size automobile between 1968 and 1976. At first, it was a trim option on the Fairlane 500 but quickly replaced that brand on the cars. Third-generation Torino’s were built from 1972-to 76 and the seller… more»

Powered by Ford! 2001 Qvale Mangusta

Here’s one you don’t see every day. A Qvale Mangusta, an Italian-built sports car that only saw 284 copies made between 1999 and 2002. This example from 2001 has more than 134,000 miles, received some body damage and the… more»

1 of 175: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie

As the 1950s rolled on, the Chevy Corvette continued to pick up sales momentum, moving nearly 10,000 units for the first time in 1959. That included 920 cars with some form of fuel injection, offered since 1957 on the… more»

Mystery Machine: 1955 Chevrolet 150/210

I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love a good mystery, and the seller of this 1955 Chevrolet seems willing to supply one for us. They appear confused about what model it is and are willing to hand the question… more»

23 Years In Mud: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1965 Ford Mustang is said to have been sitting in a barn for 23 years. Unfortunately, there was a mud floor in said barn and the back end of the pony car sat there until the rear frame… more»

1 of 519: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1

As the story goes, the Avanti was conceived on a cocktail napkin by then Studebaker President Sherwood Egbert. From early 1961 to mid-1962, fast track development work was done to go from concept to a production-ready vehicle. Egbert had… more»

Barn Bound 40 Years: 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mk IIA

While Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers make regular appearances on Barn Finds, the Talbot model is rarely covered. As a matter of fact, the last time an Alpine post was published was in June of 2021 when I covered a… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The shiny Magnum 500 wheels gracing the four corners of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 are the tip of the iceberg. The seller planned a restoration for this structurally solid classic, so they accumulated a fair supply of new… more»