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No Reserve Donation: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been a staple of the classic car scene for decades. That is a trend that doesn’t appear to be set to change anytime soon. Therefore, when one hits the market and is offered… more»

Petty Blue Project: 1972 Dodge Charger SE

Third-generation Dodge Chargers (1971-74) took on “fuselage” styling like other cars in the Chrysler fold. They also began to feel the woes of detuning to run on unleaded fuel and other emissions-savings initiatives. By 1972, all the really big… more»

Field Find Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Mustang was a sales bonanza from the moment it debuted in the Spring of 1964. These early cars are sometimes referred to as 1964 ½ models, but everything built through the Summer of 1965 was all titled as… more»

Wide-Track Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the Pontiac Bonneville had a commanding presence amongst Detroit iron. They were big, bold, luxurious, and powerful cars that helped Pontiac claim third place in sales in the 1960s…. more»

It’s All There: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

Today, it is rare to walk into a new car dealership and order your dream vehicle with special paint. With a few rare exceptions, such luxuries tend to be the preserve of prestige manufacturers like Rolls-Royce and their ‘Bespoke… more»

Kansas Barn Find: 1939 Plymouth

The Plymouth brand was developed by Chrysler in 1928 to represent them in the “low-priced” market dominated at the time by Chevrolet and Ford. The timing was fortuitous as the presence of Plymouth helped Chrysler survive the Great Depression… more»

Royalty! A Pair Of Royale Sabres

The Royale Sabre was a component car designed and produced by a Brit named John Barlow from (sources vary) the late 1980’s through 1996, mainly for the European market. These two are claimed to be the only two imported… more»

Muscle Car Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

As the muscle car movement was changing in the early 1970s, so was the Chevelle Super Sport. Rather than a 396 or 454 being the typical engine under the hood by 1971, you could get any optional V8 and… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Last week a friend and I were opining about the direction that first-generation Camaros have taken price-wise. My friend had owned one long ago and was possibly considering another acquisition, while I have only owned a second-gen, a vintage… more»

Blank Canvas: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Decisions, decisions. That appears to be the theme with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. It is a largely complete and unmolested classic that would make a prime candidate for a faithful restoration. However, some potential buyers may see it as… more»

283 Dual-Quads: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Judging by the company that it keeps, the owner of this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette has a soft spot for performance vehicles. This classic has occupied its current place for most of the last 35 years, but the owner has… more»

Classic Sports Car: 1962 MGA 1600 Mk. II

MGAs offer the rare combination of classic British roadster looks (some think they are the prettiest one of all) and relatively reliable mechanical components. They are also as simple as a hammer. This one is listed for sale here… more»

Rare One-Owner 1976 Jensen GT

Here’s a car that we don’t see too often, although we have seen seven of them here at Barn Finds over the last decade or so. This is a 1976 Jensen GT, made by Jensen-Healey. The seller has it… more»

Rumble Seat Restoration: 1931 Ford Model A

For Ford, the Model T was always a tough act to follow. Its enormous sales success had led Henry Ford to believe that the “T” could last forever. However, the public had moved on and demanded vehicles with more… more»

Promising Project: 1922 Ford Model T Speedster

The seller’s photos of this 1922 Ford Model T Speedster revealed it to be a promising project car. It is largely complete, and its body looks to be free of any rust problems. It isn’t clear how long the… more»

Numbers Matching 1971 Porsche 911T

The one thing that’s not in doubt is that this is a desirable car. It’s a 1971 Porsche 911T with its original engine, #6115746. It’s mostly complete, though the front bumper and some trim are missing. It was a… more»

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