Emerging from this shed is a ground-breaking car whose styling is not only extraordinarily elegant but caused a media frenzy when it was unveiled at the 1935 New York Auto Show. The car in question is the Cord 810… more»
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Rough Roadster: 1935 Ford Cabriolet
Cars with a backstory always stir up interest, especially when that story reaches far back in time. It can be a story about the car, its owner, places the car has been, who road in it, etc. That being… more»
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Slightly Salted: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
The owner of this 1965 Chevrolet Impala is not in the least bit fazed by the rust that has afflicted the vehicle. It seems to be confined to a single area, and for the last 3-years, the owner has… more»
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Same Owner For 48 Years! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1969 Corvette had belonged to the same owner since 1971, but ill health means that it has not seen any use for the past few years. The time has come for it to head off to a new… more»
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Dirty Pony: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
There isn’t a ton of information in the ad for this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1. It does say it has been sitting for about 20 years. Based on the photos, I’m guessing this is an auto body and/or… more»
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Honest Seller: 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
The seller of this non-running 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow offers a refreshingly honest summary of where he stands with this high-luxury project, noting that he’s disappointed with the outcome of a project he never should have taken on. The… more»
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Gotta Be Plum Crazy: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project
This Plymouth Cuda looks a little sad sitting in this shop with no wheels and tires and the hood askew. The beautiful Plum Crazy Purple paint that used to shine bright when it was new in 1970 is long… more»
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Shoe Box Find: 1950 Ford Convertible
According to the ad, this 1950 Ford Convertible is a one-owner car that’s been sitting since 1970. It can be found here on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $8,500. Located in Harding, NJ, unfortunately, there isn’t much information in… more»
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Stalled Eleanor Project: 1968 Ford Mustang
In the original 1974 release of Gone in 60-Seconds, Eleanor was a yellow 1971 Mustang Fastback dressed up to look like a 1973 Mustang Fastback. The cars used in the movie, four total, were purchased in 1971 but it… more»
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Cheap Project? 1979 Chevrolet Monza Spyder
It’s always a surprise to come across a particular car that you haven’t thought about in a long time – one that has slipped off of the radar. The find is made more interesting by encountering a model with… more»
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Resale Red: 1966 Porsche 911 Project
This 1966 Porsche 911 is a complete car with some rust repair needed, and at one time was given a fairly cheap paint job in what the seller describes as resale red. Despite being a collectible car now, it… more»
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Limo Basketcase: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte III
If you’re looking to own a project that will undoubtedly test your abilities and your love of vintage automobiles, this 1982 Maserati Quattroporte III limousine has your name written all over it. Take a chassis that’s already known to… more»
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Split Bumper Dream Build? 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
The seller is honest about the condition of this rough-looking 1972 Chevrolet Camaro, but despite the way it looks in photos, it sounds reasonably solid underneath. Split bumper Camaros have always been sought after by collectors and hot rodders… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will require some restoration work, but with a 455ci V8 and 4-speed manual transmission, it was the most desirable offering in the Trans Am range for that year. It looks like someone might have… more»
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40 Years Owned: 1969 BMW 1600
This 1969 BMW 1600 is the precursor to the well-loved BMW 2002, and sought after by some enthusiasts for being an earlier model that we see in far fewer quantities than the aforementioned crowd-pleaser. This example is said to… more»
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Pace Car Project: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car
Chevrolet built 6,502 examples of the Corvette Indy Pace Car Edition, and we’ve managed to see quite a few of them here at Barn Finds. The vast majority of the examples that we’ve seen have tended to be vehicles… more»
