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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»

Parked 50 Years: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Usually, when a project grade Jaguar E-Type comes up for sale, there’s a significant amount of rust repair that needs to be completed. This is typically in addition to the laundry list of other mechanical and cosmetic needs that… more»

Dry Stored for 25 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Update 4/7/20 – This Avanti is back on eBay! Hopefully the seller has set a realistic reserve so it finds a new home this time. From 11/8/19 – This 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 has been parked for 25 years,… more»

Shed Find: 1957 Jaguar XK140 Coupe

Unfortunately no history is explained in the listing for this XK140 coupe; I would be very interested in knowing how a car of this stature ended up parked in a shed while remaining remarkably intact and complete. It’s listed… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Pickup

The owner of this Chevrolet 3100 Pickup purchased the vehicle with the intention of undertaking a custom build, but he simply didn’t have the heart to destroy this classic. Instead, he chose to return it to a roadworthy state,… more»

Solid Project: 1956 Mercury Montclair

Another in the series of killer (literally) cool 1950s car hood ornaments and great designs, this 1956 Mercury Montclair looks like a great project. That front bumper alone could be/should be in a museum. This beautiful and solid project… more»

Ferrari Powered: 1968 Fiat Dino

The whole idea of owning a Ferrari holds a strong attraction to plenty of people, myself included. However, if you’re like me, then that is a dream that remains out of your financial reach. This 1968 Fiat Dino might… more»

Numbers-Matching Big Block! 1969 Dodge Charger

This 1969 Dodge Charger is said to be a real barn find that has been rescued from long-term storage and still retains its numbers-matching drive train! It was last registered in 1986 and can now be found for sale… more»

$477 No Reserve! 1954 Singer 4AD Roadster

No, it’s not an MG! The Singer Roadster was actually introduced right before World War II but production continued until 1955 (one car was finished in 1956). It naturally competed with the MG T-Series cars but was a little… more»

Original Big Block! 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Chevy’s Chevelle/Malibu represents the poster-child of a classic muscle car defined:  a mid-sized body with the motor from a full-sized car. The Chevelle’s popularity as a family car touched many lives and triggers many memories. The 1970 Chevelle SS… more»

Rusty But Worth It: 1972 Chevy Blazer CST

This 1972 Chevrolet Blazer K5 CST is the top-of-the-line model for the year, with the upgraded trim and other cosmetic touches that would have likely made it one of the pricer Blazers you could have bought new off the… more»

Steam-Powered Classic: 1923 Stanley Steamer Limousine

If it wasn’t for visionaries willing to boldly tread new, interesting, and daring paths, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the sorts of cars that we do today. Some of these paths have opened up for these individuals into… more»

Same Owner Since 1960! 1956 Oldsmobile 88

Imagine buying a 2016 sedan now and keeping it until 2080, that’s the equivalent of the owner’s history with this 1956 Oldsmobile 88. I’m trying to think of a 2016 vehicle that would last 60 years and I’m coming… more»

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