Some enthusiasts will avoid tackling an unfinished project build, fearing that the work already performed may hide some nasty secrets. However, that isn’t the case with this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. The owner commenced a frame-off restoration, and with… more»
Project Cars
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Rebuilt V8 Project: 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The DeVille is one of the most storied nameplates in Detroit automobile history, adorning Cadillac cars from 1949 to 2005. Styling began to reach excesses with the 1957-58 models, new from the ground up and sprouting tailfins that would… more»
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Ready To Restomod: 1970 Ford Maverick
Upon its introduction into the Ford lineup as a 1970 model, the base Maverick was an ideal choice for buyers seeking an efficient compact at an affordable price, and it delivered ably in this capacity until U.S. production ceased… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Volvo 1800S Project
I hate to bring up The Saint when discussing a Volvo 1800S, so I won’t. Did you know that a white P1800 starred in a thrilling scene in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies? Yes, it’s an earlier example than the car pictured above,… more»
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Solid Project: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Edition
We’ve recently seen an influx of Indy Pace Car Editions from various marques crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Ford Mustang continues that trend. It is a solid project candidate featuring the desirable V8/4-speed mechanical combination…. more»
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Only 531 Built: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
Most of us here on Barn Finds treat car collecting as a hobby and not a business, but it still gives you a warm feeling to think that you might break even or even – gasp – make money on a… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1973 BMW Bavaria E3
Sedans may not be the sexiest cars around, but there’s a lot to be said for a four-door with four speeds. The BMW Bavaria is a classic Autobahn cruise missile that combines the torquey power of an overbuilt inline-six… more»
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GTAm Style Build: 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Junior
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is admitting a build or a project is not going to commence as you planned, and that it’s time to let someone else carry it across the finish line. This… more»
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SS/RS Rolling Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro arrived in 1967 to take market share away from the sensationally selling Ford Mustang (pony car). And it did an admirable job by finding 221,000 buyers in the first year. Located in a garage in Topeka,… more»
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Bring Your Own Basket: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
One of the most successful cars of the 1950s (and perhaps of all time) was the 1955-57 Chevrolet. The styling seemed to appeal to everyone, and they sold nearly five million copies in three years (helped by Chevy’s first… more»
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1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Go Pack Project
The AMX was a GT-style, 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. Many think of it as a shortened Javelin (much like the Gremlin was to the Hornet), but that would be shortchanging the hot… more»
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Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
This 1970 Dodge Charger 500 project raises the question of how desirable an unusual set of factory specs makes a Mopar, especially when one of them is a 3-speed manual transmission, which doesn’t sound as rewarding in real driving… more»
First Generation Project: 1988 Acura Integra LS
There are cars you used to see everywhere; then, one day, it dawns on you that the vehicle must be practically extinct. Honda Civics and Accords are obviously a dime a dozen, but in the 1980s and the early… more»
Upgraded 400: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Solid body? Check. American icon? Check. Potent V8 under the hood? Check. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am seems to tick many of the boxes enthusiasts prefer when searching for a classic to park in their garage. The engine upgrade… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Are you feeling brave? You are? But are you brave enough to tackle what will undoubtedly be a major restoration project? The classic in question is this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. It features what appears to be its original… more»
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Rare V8: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
Many people believe that the TR8 Convertible is the car that Triumph’s TR7 should have been from Day One. By lopping the top off the Coupe version and slotting a V8 under the hood, it resulted in more elegant… more»
