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Too Rough to Restore? 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint

Sometimes, you don’t need to bother adding numerous photos to a listing. Just one quick glance tells you everything you need to know, such as the case with this once-beautiful 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint listed in Gilbertville, Massachusetts…. more»

Behind The Barn: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

By late 1965, you couldn’t turn the street corner without seeing one of Ford’s new sporty cars, the Mustang. They enjoyed a successful mid-year launch in 1964 and the first full year of production would follow. The fastback body… more»

Two Story Conversion: 1962 Chevrolet Bus R/V

One of the more fascinating design decisions to come out of the 1970s is the integration of a van body into the roof of an old school bus to create a more open-air experience in a homemade RV. It… more»

31k Mile 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

As with many classic cars, certain models have really become ascendant in values as of late and one of the more notable standouts is the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL such as this 1959 example. When I spied its $79,190 price… more»

Sport Custom: 1970 Ford F-250 4×4

It wasn’t too many years ago when a truck like this would be a fairly affordable project for someone. Since then, most trucks from this era have jumped in price. This 1970 Ford is a 3/4-ton 4×4 and can… more»

Buried Alive! $2,500 1967 Ford Mustang

The wildly popular Mustang got its first restyle in 1967 after selling nearly 1.3 million copies the 2½ years prior. “Only” 472,000 units were built for ’67, including this standard 2-door coupe equipped with an inline-six engine and an… more»

Parked 40 Years! 1968 Dodge Polara Convertible

From 1965 to 1970, the Polara would have the distinction of being the only full-size Dodge convertible available in the U.S. This ’68 edition has only had one owner and was parked for 40 years for reasons unknown. The… more»

Reunited! 1957 Chevrolet Finds Previous Owner

Many Barnfinds readers lament “the one that got away,” usually decades after selling a car that held sentimental value or appreciated immensely after they sold it. This 1957 Chevrolet coupe in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada caught the eye of Adam… more»

Super Sammy: 440-Powered 1986 Suzuki Samurai

The Suzuki Samurai has long been a favorite of fans of vintage Japanese cars and the off-road crowd for years, as it’s equally appealing as an affordable trail bruiser and an appreciating youngtimer classic. But one thing it’s never… more»

Muscle Wagon:1968 Ford Country Sedan

It’s funny how we find that older members of past generations didn’t have an aversion to owning daily drivers with a bit of power under their right foot. That is the story with this 1968 Ford Country Sedan. The… more»

Rolling Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

This is one of those cars that you have to wonder what once was and what could be again. The seller tells us this auto once had a 318 cubic inch V8 in it, which makes it a standard… more»

Unfinished Project: 1974 MGB GT

The MGB GT was a fixed-roof version of the MGB sports car. The hatchback-style of the little machine utilized a greenhouse designed by none other than Pininfarina. By merging the sloping rear window with the rear deck lid, the… more»

Barn Bug: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle

Back in the 20th Century, you couldn’t go more than a city block or two without seeing at least one VW Beetle. That’s because they were cheap to buy and maintain, and Volkswagen built 21 million of them over… more»

Two-Door Project: 1974 Jeep Cherokee 4X4

With the imminent return of Jeep’s Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, I thought it appropriate to take a look at an early version of the full-size Jeep SJ that helped launch the SUV craze, specifically, a 1974 Jeep Cherokee. This… more»

1951 Mercury “Woodie” Station Wagon

A two-door station wagon blends the utility of a wagon with the sportiness of a coupe. Often a choice of trade workers, they make an attractive service vehicle without the excess length and cost of a four-door wagon. This… more»

350 Swapped Stretch: 1973 Jaguar XJ12 Limo

Let’s face it: all of us have some hopeless automotive addiction that makes absolutely no sense. Yes, you can have the standard car-related love affairs with classic American muscle, European sports models, and the like, but there’s always the… more»

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