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Stored Since ’71: 1948 Dodge D-24 Custom

Cars from the 1940s are quickly losing steam as far as interest goes. Car collectors are getting older and younger folks typically prefer vehicles from recent decades. There are always exceptions, of course. This 1948 Dodge D-24 Custom can… more»

Stored Dry For 33 Years: 1969 MG Midget

As my first car was this car’s twin (’69 Sprite) when I saw this beauty come up in our finds I knew I wanted to be the one to write it up. The little MG has just been reawakened… more»

Owned Since ’61! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

A gentleman by the name of “Papa Jim” purchased this 1957 Bel Air in 1961 and drove it on a regular basis before parking it about 10-years-ago. Papa Jim has recently passed away, but the Bel Air has now… more»

No Reserve Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1963 Corvette Convertible is a two-owner car that is said to have 42,000 original miles on the clock. It has been sitting unused since 1987 and will require a full restoration to return it to its former glory…. more»

Parked For 20 Years: 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has been garage-kept for its entire life, but for the past 20-years, it has sat in that garage completely unused. It has now emerged from hiding and is set to go to a… more»

1 of 12 Built? 1972 GMC Vista Roof Suburban

Update 4/9/20 – This special Surburban has resurfaced here on craigslist with a lower asking price of $5,100! From 9/30/19 – This 1972 GMC Suburban sports a unique raised roof design with additional windows installed, acting as skylights. The… more»

Rare Classic: Stearns-Knight Militaire Tourer

Automotive history is littered with the shattered remains of companies that demonstrated enormous promise but found themselves destroyed by circumstances that were, in a large part, completely beyond their control. That is the story of the F.B. Stearns Company,… more»

Rare Factory Option: 1963 Porsche 356B Super-90

The Porsche 356B is one of the most desirable vehicles to have ever rolled out of the German company’s factory. Good examples are almost certainly more desirable and highly-sought today than when they were new. This 1963 356B Super-90… more»

Solid Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon

The word “icon” is one that has probably suffered from overuse throughout history, but the reality is that when considering 1950s American automobiles, the ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air has rightly earned that tag. The desirability of the ’57 is… more»

Ranger Project: 1975 Ford Bronco

After World War II, various small and capable four-wheel-drive vehicles appealed to Americans eager to explore the nation. Interstate highways built in the ’50s put vacationing to distant locations within reach of normal citizens, and these Jeep-like vehicles answered… more»

Cool Shop Truck? 1964 Chevrolet El Camino 396

There are plenty of options open to the next owner of this 1964 Chevrolet El Camino. It is a straight and solid-looking vehicle, and it houses a healthy big block under the hood. The owner suggests that it would… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Dodge Charger 440

Sometimes a project car will come along where the new owner will have the chance to build the car of their dreams, and this 1968 Dodger Charger is just such a car. The refurbishment work has been commenced, and… more»

Black Plate Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup

Sometimes a classic vehicle will appear on the desks here at Barn Finds, and I find myself to be strangely attracted to it. This 1961 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup is a perfect example. I can’t think of one tangible reason… more»

Competition Yellow: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It is almost an inevitability that First Generation Mustang project cars will provide their owners with rust issues that will need to be addressed. These problems can range from the fairly innocuous to the pretty awful. This 1970 Mustang… more»

Rare “SE” Model: 1954 Jaguar XK 120

My job is easy when it comes to reviewing a car like this 1954 Jaguar XK 120. I can call balls and strikes as to its advantages and disadvantages; I don’t have to figure out how to restore it…. more»

Rare Camper Package: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

Update 4/7/20 – This Chalet has found it’s way back onto the market. We aren’t sure if it has changed hands since we last featured it but it’s now listed here on eBay with a $4,500 starting bid and… more»

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