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White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger

The “White Hat Special” was an unusual options package offered on the 1969 Dodge Charger. You would be forgiven for thinking that all of those cars wore a white vinyl top, but that wasn’t necessarily the case. This Charger… more»

Small Back Glass: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE

Dodge came late to the pony car party – some first years after the Ford Mustang first stirred the pot. The E-body Challenger was their entry, sharing a new body with the revamped Plymouth Barracuda (although no sheet metal… more»

390 V8 Survivor: 1967 Ford Country Squire

Ford’s Country Squire would be their top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years.  As the auto maker’s premium people mover, the Squire was adorned with external woodgrain trim (real at first, simulated later) from 1950 through 1991. It… more»

Muscle Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4-Speed

I always find it interesting how we will see only a trickle of certain classic cars here at Barn Finds, but suddenly the floodgates will open with a few real beauties popping out of the woodwork. That is the… more»

20k Original Miles? 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo was supposedly parked with just 20,000 original miles on it, and left to stand outside ever since. Time has not been kind to it, as the bodywork suggests, but the seller indicates it… more»

1956 Buick Super Sedan Barn Find

In 1956, Buick sold four models of automobiles: Series 40, 50, 60 and 70. The Series 60 was more commonly known as the Super, one step up from the Special, but below the Century and Roadmaster. It would use… more»

Rare Pinto: 1979 Ford Cruising Wagon

When it comes to one of the coolest wagons around, the Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon has got to be on the top of your list. I don’t care whether you’re a Mopar guy or hate domestics, the Cruising Wagon… more»

Upscale Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

When the Barracuda was redesigned for 1970, Plymouth added an upscale version called the Gran Coupe. It had more amenities than the standard coupe but was limited to motors under 383 cubic inches. This Gran Coupe is a non-running… more»

LS Swap? 1977 Jaguar XJC Coupe

One sure way to alienate fans of a particular car is to re-power it with an engine from another brand of vehicle. The owner of this 1977 Jaguar XJ Coupé in Greenville, South Carolina said the elegant but engine-free… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

When the budget-minded Road Runner was conceived, Chrysler executives thought they might sell a few thousand a year. Not sure why they had that opinion given the success that Pontiac had with the early GTO. Instead, they sold 45,000… more»

Tent Find: 1967 Ford Mustang 302

The successful Mustang got its first restyle in 1967 and continued to sell well, although not quite as briskly as its 1966 high water mark. That would be the year the car would get its first serious competition in… more»

Desert Find: $3,900 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon

The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s first all-steel-bodied wagon in 1952 after the “Woodie” phase of wagon production had come to an end. Simpler in trim and amenities compared to the Country Squire, the Ranch Wagon would remain a Ford… more»

Garage Find: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

This 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible was driven into this garage and covered back in 2010 by its second owner. Sadly, he has since passed away. His son would love nothing more than to return this elegant luxury car to… more»

Buried In The Barn: 1940 Studebaker President

The President was Studebaker’s top-of-the line car between 1926-42 and again from 1955-58. It was their version of the Cadillac, but like most Studebaker products, it didn’t sell in similar numbers. This 1940 edition has been camped out in… more»

Forest Find: 1956 Chevrolet

This 1956 Chevy is said to be just a two-owner car and in the same family now for more than 30 years. But at some point, the family lost interest and it found itself sitting out in a beautiful… more»

Outlaw Project? 1969 Porsche 912

This 1969 Porsche 912 was purchased with the best intentions of making a road-going project out of it, but life, as they say, got in the way. The 912 was fitted with an early 911 engine installed, which would… more»