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Under the Shelves Find: 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4

The Austin Healey 100-6 is one of those classic cars that while undoubtedly desirable, always seems to be lurking in barn find form somewhere, at any given time. It definitely seems to be on the leader board as a… more»

Whatisit: 1980 “Special” Homemade Car

Here’s a Rorschach test in the form of a car. I’ve been searching for traces of existing cars in its styling, but maybe that endeavor is doomed to  failure – I’m at a loss. It’s advertised as a 1980… more»

Ford-Powered: 1970 Jaguar XKE 2+2

Every car has its fans, even the Jaguar XKE 2+2. We can moan about the roof line, the extra weight, the lack of sporting feel – but these cars sold well when launched by the factory in 1966. By… more»

Rat Rod: 1968 Triumph GT6

The Triumph GT6 can appear elegant or tough depending on how it’s dressed. This owner conducted a body-off restoration of many components underneath this heavily patina’d sheet metal – transmission, brakes, etc – and it runs and drives well;… more»

One-Year-Only Convertible: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix

With a lifespan of four decades and millions of examples produced, the Pontiac Grand Prix isn’t exactly a difficult car to find in the marketplace, but there are a few rarities among the many offerings that are always exciting… more»

Western Nebraska Truck: 1955 Ford F-100 272 V8

The Great Plains conjures up so many mental images, from great sweeping prairies and farm fields to small family farms. That region has to still be loaded with old pickups lying around in barns or in fields waiting for… more»

Leopard Skin Print: Custom 1994 Dodge Viper

One of the best ways to get into a car that is listed for a discount is to buy one that’s been modified. Of course, it’s a slippery slope in terms of how modified the vehicle in question is… more»

6-Speed Flood Project: 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

Here’s a project car opportunity that introduces all sorts of questions: the 996 chassis continues disrupt relationships, automotive forums, and car gatherings. Is it a good car? Is it a ticking time bomb? The debate rages on, and sadly,… more»

Hemi-Powered: 1924 Ford T-Bucket

It feels like Hot Rod week at Barn Finds, with our feature car the second such vehicle to appear on our pages in under a day. While the previous vehicle was an old-school Ford Roaster, this is a 1924… more»

Driver Quality Pony: 1969 AMC Javelin

American Motors jumped into the “pony car” market in 1968, three years after the Ford Mustang set the industry on its ear. Typical of most AMC cars, the Javelin wasn’t guilty of putting a dent in the output of… more»

Major Restoration: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1964 Coupe demonstrates the ongoing popularity of Chevrolet’s C2 Corvette. It requires a restoration that will involve dismantling the car to the last nut and bolt, although it seems there are people willing to tackle this build. It… more»

Luxury Project: 1956 Continental Mark II

The Continental Mark II was an exercise in excellence by the Ford Motor Company with a stated aim of producing the world’s best luxury car. The company certainly left no stone unturned in its quest for perfection, but the… more»

Same Owner 21 Years: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport

The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970, something of a cross between the standard LeMans and the muscular GTO. Perhaps that was to appease profit-oriented insurance companies who had become aware of what the GTO was (as a separate… more»

Worth Fixing? Cheap 1968 Mercury Cougar

Several competitors arrived in 1967 to battle the Ford Mustang in the new “pony car” market. One of them was the Mercury Cougar, a more upscale entry that gave FOMOCO a second player. The seller’s project or parts car… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1970 Plymouth GTX

The Plymouth Road Runner was a great choice for muscle car buyers on a tight budget, but for those who could afford to pay a little more, the GTX included a higher trim level as standard equipment.  More importantly,… more»

Parked in 1995: 1966 Dodge Charger

Hiding in this garage is a muscle car that will appeal to enthusiasts with a leaning towards Mopar products. This 1966 Dodge Charger spent decades in hiding, but the seller recently revived it and began the process of returning… more»

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