This 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback might be dusty, but the photos confirm it isn’t rusty. It has sat for a few years, and while it needs work to return to active service, the seller has coaxed its V8 back… more»
Project Cars
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Only Two Owners! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna
General Motors treated its mid-size automobiles to a new design in 1973, dubbed “Colonnade” styling. That’s because true hardtops were discontinued, though the doors would not be framed for the glass. The Laguna would become the top-level Chevelle and… more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare Pickup Conversion: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Project
While they’re certainly not a common sighting, more than one coachbuilder thought it would be a good idea to turn Cadillacs into pickup trucks for drivers desiring plenty of luxury up front with a decent hauling capacity in the… more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Trades Considered: Cheap 1975 Chrysler Cordoba Project
The Cordoba brought a much-needed ray of sunshine to the struggling Chrysler lineup in 1975, with sales totaling around 150,000 for the year and substantiating that the personal luxury coupe market was still alive and well during the mid-seventies. … more»
Complete And Running: 1972 Volvo 1800E
In 1970, Volvo equipped its 1800 coupe models with fuel injection, hence the designation 1800E. There was also a cosmetic upgrade to the car, though the basic body didn’t change until the cute 1800ES station wagon arrived in 1972…. more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Restomod Truck Project: 1964 Ford F-100
Ford introduced its F-Series of trucks after World War II and has dominated the pickup market ever since. The fourth generation arrived in 1961 and would add to the trucks’ popularity. The seller has owned this 1964 edition of… more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The popularity of the Chevelle SS 396 led Chevrolet to promote it to series status in 1966. More than 72,000 deliveries were tabulated in ’66 and another 64,000 in ’67 before GM redesigned its intermediates in 1968. This drop-top… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Wild Styling! 1961 Dodge Polara
Yikes! I’m not sure how I’d describe this 1961 Dodge Polara. It has a Star Wars-esque bearing about itself, courtesy of Virgil Exner’s imaginative pen. Styling is always subjective and I sorta like this one but mostly don’t. It… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • Auctions • 31 Comments
BF Auction: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, with the decision often driven by the buyer’s budget and skills. Some enthusiasts want to dive into their build immediately, while others prefer to enjoy their new purchase… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park
It can sometimes be challenging to decide when a classic has deteriorated beyond the point of no return. Views differ on the subject, and I expect that to be the case with this 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park…. more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Yard Running Project: 1955 Studebaker President
Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954, just before the start of the 1955 model year. So, the cars that both companies built weren’t impacted until the 1957 model year. The plan to resurrect the President nameplate as Studebaker’s top-of-the-line… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rusty Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang (Inline-6)
The popular Ford Mustang debuted in the Spring of 1964, but only two body styles were offered at first: the hardtop coupe and the convertible. It wouldn’t be until the Fall of 1964 when full-year 1965 Mustang production got… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Cheap Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet feels his reduced price of $5,500 is a very reasonable exchange for all of the potential he’s seeing here, and with this price reflecting a reduction of five hundred dollars already plus the… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unrestored 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet
Lancia’s Aurelia was a kaleidoscope of models, from the slightly frumpy B10 to the luminous Spider America. Not only did the sheet metal change, but Lancia was ever in self-improvement mode, tinkering around the edges of its unique solutions… more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Just Needs Detailing? 1955 Buick Special Sedan
Here at Barn Finds, a lot of the cars submitted to us have come out of long-term storage. Most were not hermetically sealed and placed in climate-controlled enclosures at the start of their entombment. The great majority find themselves… more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Parked In ’80: 1968 Dodge Charger
When this 1968 Dodge Charger recently emerged from over four decades of storage, it was stated to still be in 100% original condition throughout, but I’d estimate that number at closer to 96 percent ’cause those Cragars definitely aren’t… more»
