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Original Powertrain! 1970 Mustang Boss 302

Finishing another enthusiast’s restoration calls for patience and extreme vehicle-specific knowledge. Any meticulous mechanic can document their project’s tear-down and properly re-assemble it. This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Goodyear, Arizona requires a buyer who either A. already… more»

Tiny Classic: 1939 American Bantam Deluxe Coupe

In the automotive world, timing can be everything. Ford got it right when it unveiled the original Mustang because it was a carefree car that was ideal for the swinging sixties. The 1939 American Bantam sat at the other… more»

Montana Barn Find: 1971 Ford Bronco

Sometimes you will look at a classic barn find and be unsure where it sits in the desirability stakes. Other times, it is simply a matter of looking at its bidding history to gain a clear insight. That is… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

There’s something quite attractive about finding an original and unmolested classic car. Even if it needs work to be returned to its best, it provides a window into a past era in motoring history. That is what is on… more»

Bent Window! 1954 Porsche 356 Pre “A”

I have to admit some confusion to the descriptor of a “Bent Window” Porsche. I get the pre “A” designation but the bent window reference had me scratching my head. But I have it now, so let’s look this… more»

Inline-6 Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

If you’re looking for a Mustang project and like a good challenge, this one might be for you. It will need lots of cosmetic and mechanical work and – if the engine code the seller provides is correct –… more»

Tri-Color Paint: 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer

Dodge’s cars were all new for 1955-56 and would give the buying public a glimpse of what would soon follow – the “Forward Look” Chrysler products of the late 1950s. Bigger with a hint of tailfins, these automobiles were… more»

351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible

When a classic car appears for sale, sometimes what can be seen in the background of the supplied photos can be just as intriguing as the car itself. That is the case with this 1970 Mustang Convertible. It shows… more»

Maintenance Mango Orange: 1989 Dodge D-350

Old trucks from your local department of public works or other municipal agencies are great buys as hobby vehicles, usually because mileage isn’t terribly high and the supervisors have specified their rigs to have the best heavy duty equipment… more»

Compact Custom: 1961 Vintage Hot Rod

Eclectic is such a great word. It also best encapsulates the vehicles that we see appearing on our desks here at Barn Finds. Regular readers will be used to seeing a wide assortment of desirable muscle cars, pony cars,… more»

396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

I’m trying to remember the last time I heard a classic car owner say that they needed less power. Hmm, I can’t say that I can recall that ever happening. That sums up the story of this 1965 Impala…. more»

Estate Sale Find: 1977 Dodge D100 4×4

This 1977 Dodge D100 pickup sports the desirable combination of four wheel drive and a reliable 318 under the hood. Now, the 318 isn’t exactly a fire breather, but it is generally pretty bulletproof – even if this truck… more»

548ci Big-Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

When buyers ordered their new Camaro in 1969, they could choose engine options that ranged from the meek and mild to the potent and wild. However, about the only version that would come close to our feature car would… more»

Inexpensive Exotic? 1985 Maserati Biturbo E

I don’t know if there is such a thing as an inexpensive vehicle, in general. They all take regular maintenance and they all have issues that come up every now and then. A car like this 1985 Maserati Biturbo… more»

Rare 409 V8 Dual-Quad: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

The big news at Chevrolet in 1964 was the introduction of the new mid-size Chevelle. But there was some noise within the full-size Impala line-up, too, with the promotion of the Super Sport to series status. While the SS… more»

Factory In-Violet U Code 440: 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda

In-Violet, or Plum Crazy as it was called on Dodge vehicles, was one of the High Impact paint colors that Plymouth offered on the 1970 ‘cuda.  Plymouth gave its buyers over 20 colors to choose from on the ‘cuda… more»