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454/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible

The VIN for this 1968 Chevelle Convertible confirms that it is a genuine SS 396. Its original motor is long gone, but the engine bay houses another big-block as some compensation. The Convertible is begging for some TLC, and… more»

One For The Dedicated: 1970 Dodge Charger

It takes a dedicated individual to grab a desirable classic that has seen better days and return that car to its former glory. If the object of their attention has accumulated significant rust problems, that dedication reaches new heights…. more»

Real Deal: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project

The Sunbeam Tiger is one of those classic muscle cars that seems to hover between being a consistently pricey acquisition or being fairly cheap to buy when it’s found in project car form (at least relative to how much… more»

Mark II Powered: 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MK I

British auto manufacturer Austin-Healey was formed in 1952 when Herbert Austin of Austin Motor Company and Donald Healey of Healey Motor Company entered into a joint venture to produce sports cars, a partnership that lasted until 1972 when their… more»

Solid Foundation: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

There are times when it seems that locating a solid First Generation Mustang project car is impossible, with so many falling foul of significant rust problems. However, this 1967 GTA arrives like a breath of fresh air. Sure, it… more»

Bring a Dump Truck! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

“Blown apart” is how some folks describe their project cars after removing everything from the body. Never has a car looked more blown apart than this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda in Oxford, New York. The seller describes it as a… more»

Original 330/4-Speed: 1966 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Holiday Coupe

It can be too easy to judge a book by its cover and to give cars like this 1966 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 little more than a passing glance. To do so would be to do both yourself and this… more»

Rare And Cheap: 1967 Dodge A100 Van

Being rare doesn’t always make a vehicle valuable, so when you find something rare that’s cheap, it makes it all that more exciting and even a project that you’d want to take on! The seller of this 1967 Dodge… more»

1967 Ford Mustang Garage Find

This ’67 Mustang estate sale find looks promising with its California black plate and red over black color scheme. The single-family ownership and low mileage claims are just icing on the cake. Ford made a ton of these cars… more»

Scooby-Doo Van? 1974 Ford Econoline

I’m not sure if the kids are still watching Scooby-Doo reruns on TV, but describing a van like the one seen in the hit cartoon hasn’t lost its popularity among van enthusiasts. The “Mystery Machine” had a very specific… more»

Stored For 30 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Writing for Barn Finds involves having an unwavering passion for classic machinery of all types. Regular readers will know that I possess this quality, but few will be aware that my second love is for the silver screen. That… more»

Shelby GT350R Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

Shelby Mustangs have long been desirable cars and their values seem to just keep climbing, so it only makes sense that people take non-Shelby Mustangs and build them into tributes. When you figure that Shelby’s creations were just modified… more»

Original 440/Six-Pack: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Coupe

The Plymouth Road Runner was a genuine muscle car with no bells or whistles. For buyers who couldn’t justify the expense of ordering their new Plymouth with the fire-breathing Hemi under the hood, the company introduced the A12 option… more»

Cheap Project? 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

By 1973, virtually every dimension of the First Generation Mustang had grown, with one notable exception. While the car was longer, wider, and heavier than its predecessors, engine power had dropped noticeably. These changes transformed the classic pony car… more»

Make An Offer! 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

It seems that even the roughest and rustiest First Generation Mustang project car can command a high price. However, sometimes one will pop out of the woodwork that will cause people to sit up and take notice. This 1966… more»

1959 Rambler Ambassador Custom Cross Country

Rambler made both a post and a hardtop version of the 1959 Rambler Ambassador Custom Cross Country wagon and you can see that this isn’t the hardtop version. That’s a bummer but this is still a very cool car… more»