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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»

LS-1 Power! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

To LS or not, that often seems to be the question. Find an old Chevy of some sort, and the suggestions fly, “Put an LS in it!” Some say yea and others say nay. Well, I say “right now”… more»

DIY Dirt Track Racer! Modified 1929 Ford Model A

The Model A, like the Model T before it, was offered in a multitude of body styles. This 1929 example was originally a “sport coupe,” but was converted to a roadster design, and was a dirt track racer for… more»

Garage Project Find: 1965 Ford Mustang

If you worked on a Ford assembly line between 1964-66, you must have made enough money in overtime to put in a swimming pool or add a second story to the house. Since Ford built 1.3 million Mustangs between… more»

1 of 501? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 V8

The Plymouth Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 when it received its own platform, then shared with the Dodge Challenger rather than the Valiant. Buyers would respond enthusiastically and year-over-year production went up by 50%. Unfortunately,… more»

Take Your Pick: Studebaker Assortment

Located in a field near Greenville, North Carolina lies a “collection” of Studebaker cars and one truck. They’re all from the 1950s and 1960s and how they came together here isn’t known. They’ve been sitting outside since they were… more»

Update: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

UPDATE 08/21/2021: This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is still searching for a new home, and it remains just as desirable today as it did when it was shiny and new. Barn Finder Larry D has spotted it for us,… more»

Affordable Project: 1951 Plymouth Concord Business Coupe

Some models are renowned for their longevity, while others can be a “blink and you’ll miss it” proposition. The Plymouth Concord falls into the latter category, with Plymouth only producing the car for two model years. The 1951 Business… more»