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Too Far Gone? 1967 Mustang GTA Fastback

Finally, a ’67-’68 fastback Mustang that doesn’t immediately trigger images of Eleanor or Bullitt. If this first picture hasn’t scared you off, by all means keep reading! This 1967 Mustang GTA in Saint Petersburg, Florida certainly “needs everything,” with… more»

Numbers Matching: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

There were quite a few muscle cars to come out of Detroit in the 1960s and two always seem to come to mind. One is the Pontiac GTO, which is credited with starting the movement in 1964, and the… more»

1986 Buick Grand National With 26k Miles!

The Regal-based Buick Grand Nationals of 1982-87 saw total production of 30,000 units and are sought after today by collectors. In order to get premium prices, most sellers place ads that have plenty of details and several good photos…. more»

Project Corn Popper: 1967 Saab 95 Wagon

The next owner of this 1967 Saab 95 will want to ask Santa for a welder if they don’t already have one, there’ll be a lot of rust repair to do on this seven-seater wagon. Luckily, it’s only fourteen… more»

Original 383: 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible

It gives me a warm feeling when I spot a car like this 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible. That heavy layer of dust indicates that this is a true barn find that has been parked for many years. Now that… more»

Parked In ’87: 1965 Ford Mustang V8

Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we start to wonder what the backstory is behind it. That’s the case with this 1965 Mustang. It is a car that features a host… more»

Mopar Collection: Road Runners, Challengers, Darts And More!

Collectors often migrate to certain brands of vintage automobiles. For example, Ford Mustang people tend to go for specific years of like Mustangs, i.e. 1965-66, 1967-68, 1969-70, etc. This seller likes Chrysler cars, mostly Dodge Darts and Plymouth Valiants,… more»

318/4-Speed: 1965 Dodge Coronet

When it was new, this 1965 Dodge Coronet wouldn’t have provided the sort of performance that would get your pulse racing. However, it has received a few upgrades, opening the door to a world of possibilities. It will need… more»

1970 Plymouth Superbird Barn Find!

The Road Runner-based Superbird was a one-year only attempt at Plymouth’s dominance in NASCAR. After Ford and Dodge spent 1969 dueling on the track with their aerodynamic race cars, Plymouth jumped into the action for 1970. NASCAR rules required… more»

Driven In Baywatch? Pair Of Thunder Ranch Riots

The Riot was a fiberglass kit car built on a VW chassis by a company called Thunder Ranch. There is little information about the company today and we can find no record of how many were actually built. The… more»

Parts Or Restore? 1987 Merkur XR4Ti Turbo

They were popular, and in a flash, gone and mostly forgotten, certainly by me, until I spied this 1987 Merkur listing and thought, “Oh yeah, one of those”. While limited in production numbers, the Merkur was still a common… more»

Missing R-Code: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

Sitting out exposed to the elements is a special 1968 Mustang Fastback. Its Marti Report is enough to make you go weak at the knees. However, a lot of water has passed under the bridge for this classic, and… more»

Shaker Hood: 1970 Ford Torino GT 351C 4-Speed

Sleeper potential:  zero! A Competition Orange Torino is not for the meek. Embrace the flashy paint, stripes, and get that “shaker” hood vibrating with the engine, and cast aside any thoughts of stealth. This 1970 Ford Torino GT outside… more»

383/4-Speed: 1966 Dodge Charger Barn Find

By 1966, the muscle car kick was under way and Dodge rolled out the Charger as a mid-year entry. Chrysler’s marketing gurus dubbed it the “leader of the Dodge rebellion,” so that set the bar pretty high. By-and-large, the… more»

Cheap Project: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The seller’s ad says “Don’t let your dream slip buy (sic) you!” Well, the only dream that may slip by is the seller’s dream of getting $6,000 for this 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350. This project car is listed… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is listed as “Stripped” on the Copart auction site for salvage vehicles. This is a strange site indeed, as this generation Corvette is typically coveted by collectors and rarely seen in anything other than concours… more»