I’m not going to go into great detail regarding my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project; I’ve been withholding updates as we do have some great news to share but I’m waiting until I can do a… more»
Project Cars
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289 4-Speed Project: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2
This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback is a 2+2 model that the seller says is a real-deal barn find. Discovered in relatively complete condition with a 289 V8 paired to a four-speed manual transmission, this Mustang also sports a full… more»
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1 Of 724! 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible
“The power of leadership is yours in a Chrysler!” opines the tagline of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker sales brochure. I suppose that could be interpreted in more than one way and I’m not completely certain what they are… more»
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Numbers-Matching SS! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
Barn-stored since a prior owner lost his driver’s license for street racing in 1981, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in Omaha, Nebraska needs a lot of love, but could make one wicked-fast and interesting restoration project. The seller has… more»
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V8 Saloon: 1970 Rover 3500S
Among the list of cars I would like to someday own if endless time and money ever coincide at the right moment is the V8-powered Rover 3500S sedan. This is a wonderful mash-up of stately, British styling and brutish… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The owner of this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL admits that it has been sitting forgotten in storage since 1976. Time has taken a toll on this classic, but it hasn’t taken it to the point where it is… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Volvo PV544
We’ve seen a few older classics in recent times here at Barn Finds that have been part of the same family since new. The trend continues with this 1964 Volvo PV544. The seller has listed it on behalf of… more»
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Stored Since ’75: 1972 Saab Sonett III
The second owner of this Saab Sonett III removed the car from the road in 1975 and it’s been sitting in their garage near Fairfield, California ever since! Apparently, it’s time to pass the car on to a new… more»
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Big Window Shortbed: 1955 GMC 100 Deluxe Pickup
The 1955 model year marked one of significant change for the GMC truck range. The company started the year offering customers its aging “New Design.” However, it launched its significantly upgraded Blue Chip range on March 25th of that… more»
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Starter Vette! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1967 Corvette convertible has been stored since 2009 and is described as a “starter Corvette” by the seller. I’m not sure if there is any such thing as a starter Corvette (maybe a beater C4?) but I know… more»
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350 Equipped: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Tri-Five Chevrolets are a classic market staple, and the right car can generate plenty of interest and a healthy market value. The Nomad has come into its own in recent years, and tidy examples are always a great find… more»
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Stored Since ’68: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SD
The Mercedes-Benz numbering logic for car names is known for confusing people. The 220 series of cars were built on the W180 chassis and have been informally dubbed “pontons” because of their unibody-type, pontoon-shaped styling of the 1950s. There… more»
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Loads of Patina: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
The original Nomad was a unique, 2-door sport wagon that Chevy built-in 1955-57 based on a 1954 Corvette show car. When the Chevrolets were redesigned for 1958, that concept was gone (due to low demand and high production costs)… more»
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Fastback Project! 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 in Tyler, Minnesota comes with no engine or transmission, but according to the seller it left the factory with a 289 cid (4.7L) V8 and “manual transmission,” presumably a three-speed. The listing here… more»
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Meticulous Restoration: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Convertible
When an owner embarks upon the road of a classic car restoration, there are a variety of approaches that they can take. The owner of this 1971 Chevelle SS 454 Convertible has pushed the boat out because it is… more»
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No Reserve Royalty: 1975 Excalibur Phaeton
The Excalibur Phaeton is one of the more enduring of automotive curiosities, as it always seems to have followers even as its controversial styling becomes even more ancient. At the core of it, this is a tribute car that… more»
