The iconic little TR2/3/3A/3B line of sports cars reflects an earlier, simpler time in the world where “sports car” meant drafty side curtains, minimalist weather protection, wire wheels, and a love for wind in the hair and bugs in… more»
Project Cars
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No Reserve: 1970 Triumph GT6+ Project
As a Barn Finds reader, I’m guessing you are a little like me — you probably keep a tab on the going rate for classic cars you particularly like. In fact, I often play a game with myself where… more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 took the industry by storm selling just shy of five million cars in three years. They were both stylish and powerful, which has created continuous consumer interest over the past 65 years. This ’57… more»
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No Frills: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
What to make of the muscle car? I got it a long time ago, I don’t anymore. People go ga-ga over ridiculously over-priced, over-restored cars that really can’t be driven or used in any enjoyable manner. If you… more»
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Restore or Parts? 1973 Dodge Charger SE
In the mid-1960s, Dodge conceived an intermediate-sized sporty car to fill a gap between the new “pony car” segment (Ford Mustang) and the “personal luxury” cruiser (Ford Thunderbird). Based on Chrysler’s B-body, they wanted to create a fastback look… more»
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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Tri-Five Chevys are some of the most recognizable and collectible classic cars. This one is a Bel Air from 1955 and it looks like it could definitely use some attention. It can be found here on eBay with a… more»
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1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed
It seems like a lot of vintage Ford Crew Cab pickups come out of the northern Rocky Mountain region. This 1975 Ford F250 is no exception and is located in Homedale, Idaho. It can be found here on eBay with… more»
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Tent Find: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
It is hard to believe that this 1968 Mustang Fastback has spent the last 10-years languishing under a tent. It has survived this ordeal remarkably well and has all of the makings of a great project car. The owner… more»
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Dual Quads! 1964 Buick Riviera Wildcat
Some would say that Bill Mitchell’s penned 1963 Riviera was Buick at its best. It’s arguable but the Riviera was a notable departure from traditional Buick two-door hardtops and captured the imagination of 40K buyers that initial year who… more»
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Solid Foundation! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
An old proverb tells us that the wise man builds his house upon a rock, and muscle car evangelists preach that the wise gear head builds not upon the sinking sand of rust, but on rock-solid metal. This 1970… more»
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Story of a Field Find: Two Classic Chevrolets
Unlike so many reports here on Barn Finds, this is not a critique of a car for sale but the story of two cars that were rescued, with one of them currently undergoing a complete restoration. First is a… more»
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Backyard Find: 1979 Avanti II Coupe
Every car enthusiast I know would be completely OK with a backyard that looked like the one this 1979 Avanti II is parked in. The seller is in Florida and has numerous vehicles under cover in what looks like… more»
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California Edition? 1981 Datsun 280ZX
The Z car is recognized all over the world, and despite low-ish values for the later cars, there’s a dedicated following for seemingly every generation. This 1981 Datsun 280ZX appears to have been found in a desolate workshop, with… more»
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Series 1 Project: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
Series 1 Jaguars are always in demand, as they feature a host of details not found on later cars, and generally, the initial production runs of any iconic model are sure-fire collectibles later on. This one is a project,… more»
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427/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Semantics are important and descriptions matter. Take this 1966 Impala SS, the listing claims it as a true SS 427 car. Well, it’s really an Impala SS with a 427 engine, as an Impala SS427 was specifically known as… more»
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Estate Sale Find: No Reserve 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold by the daughter of the owner who passed away. The car is a little rough and will needs some work to get it back on the road but it is running…. more»
