Project Cars

Ford-Powered Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Like a life-sized Hot Wheels car, the DeTomaso Pantera can make grown adults say things like “Vroom! Vroom!” and “Try and catch me, copper!” The Italian-bodied mid-engine exotic boasts what might be called an advantage over other Italian supercars: … more»

BF Auction: DKW Project Cars and Parts Collection

When you consider how difficult it is to begin restoring a project belonging to an obscure or otherwise extinct nameplate, it’s of little surprise that these orphan makes can be passed over for restoration. However, when you come across… more»

Weekend Driver? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

To many, the 1957 edition of the so-called “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 are the best looking. And perhaps the most collected, even though the production numbers by year didn’t vary much. This ’57 Sport Coupe in Bel Air trim… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The second-generation Oldsmobile Cutlass as a mid-size car was built from 1968 to 1972. While the F85 was still the entry-level model, the Cutlass S was sandwiched below the Cutlass Supreme and 4-4-2. This 1968 Cutlass S is a… more»

Mid-Year Redesign: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

The industry’s second best-selling “pony car” – the Chevrolet Camaro – was all-new in 1970. And would be introduced mid-season, leading many to call it a 1970 ½ model (but they were all titled as ‘70s). This nice example… more»

Fifties Hot Rod Stored 52 Years: 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe

You could argue that many of us frequent Barn Finds because the vehicles here remind us of our past and the fondness that hindsight bestows upon our memories.  The sad thing is that as much as we would like… more»

V8 Drop-Top Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Chevrolet Impala was hands-down the best-selling full-sized automobile in the U.S. in the 1960s. Demand was aided by the Super Sport edition, which debuted in 1961 and continued throughout the decade. Convertibles were built in smaller numbers than… more»

Running 283: 1957 Chevrolet LCF 5700 Truck

It is said that variety is the spice of life, and we undoubtedly receive that in abundance at Barn Finds. We’ve seen almost everything from cars to boats and aircraft, although the trucks that we feature are typically lighter… more»

Rumble Seat! 1933 Buick 56-S Sport Coupe

Buyers were slowly coming back to new automobiles in 1933 (after the Great Depression), and Buick offered no less than 20 models/body styles. One was the Series 56-S Sport Coupe which this auto appears to be from the photos…. more»

Recovered Treasure: 1967 Ford Mustang GT500 Tribute

Losing a prized classic due to circumstances beyond your control is heartbreaking. However, when it is because a light-fingered individual has decided they deserve it more than you, that is almost beyond comprehension. That is the story behind this… more»

1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 460 V8

If Burt Reynolds had needed a station wagon for his movie White Lightning, this could have been a contender – even though his was a ’71 Custom 500 sedan. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon has stealth… more»

Suicide Doors! 1965 Citroën 2CV Stored 15 Years

The Citroën 2CV is one of those European economy cars that most Americans have never seen in person. But they were plentiful in many movies filmed in France. More than 3.8 million of them were built over 42 years… more»

Buried Alive: 1962 MG MGA Mk II

The MGA was a successful sports car built by MG between 1955 and 1962. Several variants were produced including this Mk II from 1962 (total production exceeded 101,000 units). This example is a project covered up by its parts… more»

Real Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible Project

When shopping for an auto project online, sometimes it’s the areas of a vehicle you can’t see that raise the most concerns, and that might be the case with this 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible here on Facebook Marketplace. … more»

BF Auction: 1987 Pontiac 6000 STE

When it debuted, the Pontiac 6000 STE was a serious contender for anyone considering buying a sports sedan. The Special Touring Edition featured a high-output engine, a sport suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, and performance tires. You don’t see these… more»

Two Owner Family Sedan: 1972 Dodge Polara

The Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevrolet Impala or Ford Galaxie 500 in the 1970s and 1970s. This Polara Custom (1972) is a two-owner automobile that at first glance looks like a repainted police cruiser. But it’s not… more»

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