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One Owner 1956 Pontiac Chieftain V8 Project!

When Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955, Pontiac and the other GM divisions were in unison. The family resemblance from brand to brand was clear, like the dog-leg windshields and wider/lower profiles with attractive two-tone paint jobs available divided… more»

Tool Shed Find: 1933 Dodge Sedan Delivery

Last week I stumbled across this cool 1933 Plymouth sedan and marveled at the fact that it’s not a typical ’30s vintage Chevy or a Ford. Well, the hits keep coming as today we have another Mopar from that… more»

Dusty Mopar: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Fans of the Plymouth Barracuda were probably thrilled to learn the car would be redesigned for 1970 and receive a new platform, the E-Body, one that it would share with the new Dodge Challenger. In the process, the Barracuda… more»

Big Job Ready! 1959 Ford F700

We have another big Ford here for you – and this time it looks like a retired Fire-Rescue unit! It’s up for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in the area of Marion, Texas, and you can check out the… more»

394 Rocket Power! 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire

How can you go wrong with a name like “Starfire”? Oldsmobile apparently thought it was a winner as they used it on three different series spanning the years, non contiguously, between 1954 and 1980. Today, we’re going to take… more»

Rare Rebel Edition: 1971 International Pickup

I don’t know if many readers are into special editions but I’m a huge fan of them. They’re typically just graphics packages without any real muscle or other benefits, but anything to stand out from the crowd, or almost… more»

Toyota Powered 1960 Chevrolet Corvette?

Eclectic. That is a great word to describe some of the vehicles that appear on our desks here at Barn Finds. This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is a perfect example because while it looks like a project car that needs… more»

Forgotten Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT

This1 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback is a collector’s item, believe it or not, with a strong following among fans of vintage Japanese cars and the Toyota brand at large. This one may not be your first choice for… more»

Rare 15-Window: 1957 Volkswagen Bus

What is more rare than a 23 window Volkswagen Bus? Well, according to the seller, this 15 window Volkswagen Deluxe Bus. I guess less is more. Located in Grants Pass, Oregon, this Volkswagen bus is clearly a restoration project…. more»

Driveway Find: 1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon

Any number of communities around the U.S. have parking garages with fleet vehicles purchased by local government bodies, used sparingly but seemingly of critical importance when local leaders ordered twelve cars of exactly the same spec. It doesn’t matter… more»

Cheap Hauler: 1989 Chevrolet K2500

Buying a new 4-wheel-drive pickup with the power to haul a heavy load can be an expensive undertaking, but it doesn’t need to be. This 1989 Chevrolet K2500 is a perfect example of his philosophy. It offers the torque… more»

Aluminum V8: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

While the early compacts launched by American Motors and Studebaker were rather ordinary, some of General Motors’ versions were not. For example, the Chevy Corvair used an air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, while the Oldsmobile F-85 had an aluminum, high compression… more»

Original 440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

While there are plenty of performance enthusiasts who will firmly focus their attention on any car with the mighty 426 Hemi under the hood, there are other alternatives for those who are looking for fast thrills. This 1970 Dodge… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Triumph TR4

Classic British sports cars remain a firm favorite amongst people who want to tackle a hands-on restoration. It is easy to see why because their engineering and construction are generally relatively uncomplicated, meaning that most tasks can be tackled… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The now iconic Chevy Nomad had a three-year run in the mid-1950s. The 2-door Nomad differed from other station wagons of the day by having styling that was more reminiscent of a hardtop sedan than that of a regular… more»

Parked in 1995: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback is an authentic barn find that the previous owner parked in 1995. It looks sad, but its condition would seem to be better than the photos suggest. It needs a new home and an… more»