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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»

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»