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BF Exclusive: 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe

One of the most significant battles that enthusiasts face when searching for a First Generation Mustang project car is locating one that is affordable and isn’t dissolving as rust devours the Ford steel. This 1965 Mustang Coupe has arrived… more»

Get Them While They Last! Vintage Chevrolets, Ford, and More

What started as seven vintage vehicles produced between 1951 and 1970 has dwindled to four. The ones that have already sold may have been the most interesting of the lot. Of those left, only two photos are provided, so… more»

Sports Car Project: 1961 MG MGA

The MGA was a British sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. It was propelled at first by a 1500cc engine, later enlarged to 1600cc. The seller’s 1961 edition looks like a project car that needs completion and comes… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS

When owners list their classic cars for sale with No Reserve, they are sure to turn a few heads. When the vehicle in question is a 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS, that interest runs sky-high. That is the story with… more»

Milk Delivery Van: 1950 DIVCO 300C

The term DIVCO stood for Detroit Industrial Vehicles Company. For two-thirds of the 20th Century, they built a variety of commercial delivery vehicles, including the little trucks that may have brought milk to your house when you were a… more»

Pre-war Classic: 1937 Austin 10/4 Cambridge

Like many, I have a soft spot for BBC dramas, particularly the family-friendly All Creatures Great and Small. It’s nice to have a show that I can watch with the kids that doesn’t involve crime scenes or capes or… more»

50k Miles? 1969 Dodge Charger

Is the glass half empty or half full?  That’s the cliche that keeps coming to my mind as I look over this 1969 Dodge Charger.  The second-generation Charger was produced from 1968 through 1970 and is still a hot… more»

Former Forest Truck: 1955 Dodge Power Wagon

The original Dodge Power Wagons were much more utilitarian than the current offerings from Ram. This particular one is a Civilian model that was used as a forest-fire unit at one time, but it’s now available for sale here… more»

45k Original Miles: 1971 Honda Z600

It’s always interesting how we don’t see any examples of a particular classic, and then a couple will appear in quick succession here at Barn Finds. I like seeing this because it demonstrates that some of the rarer and… more»

Running Project: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport

The third generation of the Ford Torino began with the 1972 models (having replaced the Fairlane a couple of years earlier). The 1973 editions were little changed with the Gran Torino Sport being the top-line version. The seller’s car… more»

Stored For 50 Years: 1959 Fiat 600

There are many things that an enthusiast has to consider when embarking upon a restoration or project build. One of these is whether they have sufficient workshop space, which can be a prime concern if the car is big,… more»

Corvette Mini-Me! 1971 Opel GT

Because of Opel’s affiliation with General Motors in the 1960s, it’s not surprising that the new GT sports car would look like a scaled-down version of the C3 Corvette that debuted in 1968. But its underpinnings were tied to… more»

Cheap Roller! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Four-door sedans are usually the least popular vintage cars to restore because they are considered “family cars.” But in 1957, the biggest selling Bel Air was the four-door sedan (and the second highest-selling Chevy overall that year). But that… more»

Running Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile broke new ground when they introduced the Toronado in 1966. It was their version of a personal luxury car, like the Buick Riviera and the Pontiac Grand Prix, but with front-wheel-drive, something unseen in a production American car… more»

454-Powered 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Still a bargain classic, the third-generation Corvette, the “C3,” sometimes gets a bad rap since most of the 1968-1983 model run occurred during the “malaise era” when pollution regulations and a focus on fuel economy led to tragically low… more»

Stored 17 Years: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The Golden Hawk was a three-year iteration (1956-58) of the various Hawk-branded automobiles built in the ‘50s and ‘60s. It was developed from the basic body of the 1953-55 Champion/Commander Starliner hardtop coupe. This project automobile has been out… more»

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