Customs

Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick

The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»

Edselchero?? 1959 Edsel Villager Pickup Conversion

I did a double take when I saw this one listed on eBay. What do you call this? A Villachero? An Edselchero? The seller says right out of the gate, “If you want to turn heads at your local… more»

PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited

Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»

Chris Farley Tribute! 1976 Dodge B-Series Tradesman Van

The B-Series of Dodge vans were very popular in the 1970s, especially the Tradesman which was the “working man’s” van vs. the Sportsman which was a family and weekend vehicle. This Tradesman from 1976 is extra special because someone… more»

Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations

‎ If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»

No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Purists typically prefer unmolested classics, but this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that the right car can generate significant interest, even when modified. A previous owner sank a considerable sum into this beauty to extract improved performance, but the time… more»

Grand National V6: 1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe

In 1946, U.S. auto manufacturers were starting to build automobiles again after WW2. Most of the new cars were continuations of what had been produced in 1942, with all-new products not appearing before 1948. So, this 1946 Plymouth Special… more»

V8s Need Not Apply: 1969 Dodge Dart

Next to a ’68-’70 Plymouth Road Runner, I’d have to say that the ’67-’69 Dodge Dart is my favorite subject from the old ChryCo. Best of all, Mopar’s small block 340 CI V8 engine was the perfect motivational force… more»

Arrive In Style! 1996 Excalibur Limousine

The longer I gaze at this 1996 Excalibur Limousine, the more I can appreciate its quirkiness and appeal for those who envy really massive people haulers, but at the end of the day it’s sort of just one of… more»

Fireball Roberts Replica: 1957 Ford Custom

NASCAR was in its development phase back in 1957. That was two years before the Daytona International Speedway even opened. Drivers like “Fireball” Roberts piloted cars like this ’57 Ford Custom on dirt and asphalt tracks all over the… more»

It’s a Hemi! 1979 Jeep Wagoneer

This 1979 Jeep Wagoneer has left most of its 1970s technology in the rearview mirror. That’s because its body and interior have been grafted onto a 2006 Dodge Durango chassis – with four-wheel-drive. That means it’s also Hemi-powered and… more»

Nicest One Left? 1976 Chevrolet Custom Cloud

Automotively, there was little to get excited about as the 1970s progressed. Once iconic performance models had been strangled to the point where they produced more noise than acceleration. Some of the more elegant classics from the era were… more»

Caddy V8 Powered! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria

“I wish my classic car had less power.” Have you ever heard anyone say that? No, me neither. Most enthusiasts are happy with what the car’s creators provided, but a few crave more. Such is the case with this… more»

Driver Quality: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The term “iconic” is too readily used within the classic world, but there are some cars that have rightfully earned that tag. The car sitting on this lift is one of them. It is, of course, a 1957 Chevrolet… more»

Woody Project: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon

Some classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that leave me scratching my head. Such is the case with this 1952 Dodge Power Wagon. We have seen these robust old vehicles in many forms over more than a… more»

BF Exclusive: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup

Classic Pickups offer their owners a vast array of choices when it comes to the question of project builds. Some respond perfectly to a faithful restoration, while others make an ideal base for a rat rod approach. The owner… more»

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