I love a good vintage patina on a car. When you combine great patina with a modern drivetrain and suspension, it really gets my heart going. You can find this car here on eBay with a current bid over $8,500…. more»
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Aug 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Gasser Barn Find! 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
If you hang around the collector car hobby long enough, you’ll hear people say “that car has the look.” My interpretation of “the look” is when a vehicle itself tells a story and has some soul. This car is… more»
Aug 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
The Mindbender: 1955 Chevrolet Gasser
Vintage race cars are some of the coolest cars to find and bring back to life. This 1955 Chevy is no exception. Named “The Mindbender” it appears the car was either sponsored or (more likely) built buy Atlanta Speed… more»
Aug 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
George Barris Inspired: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m a big fan of custom paint as long as it is done right. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is said to have been inspired by car customizer and painter George Barris. Painted 45 years ago and I’m sure it… more»
Aug 11, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Lost Interest: 1957 Chevrolet 210
As car enthusiasts, it can sometimes seem strange to lose interest in a project. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened with the previous owner of this ’57 Chevy. While this 2 door isn’t perfect, it is a very promising… more»
Aug 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Story Teller: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
How many times have you seen a car and thought to yourself, “If only this car could talk, oh the stories it would tell”? Well there is no doubt that this ’58 Corvette has lived an interesting life, and… more»
Aug 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
GN Turbo Power! 500 HP 1977 Buick Skyhawk
General Motor’s swoopy H-Body began life as the Chevrolet Vega and filled the need for a small and sporty rear-wheel drive coupe or hatchback for folks who wanted something fun yet easy on gas. This 1977 Buick Skyhawk makes… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Hot Rod Potential: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you ever wanted to build a hot rod out of a C1 but just didn’t have the heart to do it to a nice car? Well, this 1954 Corvette looks like a prime candidate for a hot rod… more»
Jul 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 40 Comments
All-Wheel-Drive And Hemi Power? 1950 Studebaker Pickup
Talk about a sleeper hot rod! This 1950 Studebaker pickup has great patina on top and a fierce drive train underneath. Found here on eBay with a current bid in five-figures, this truck is sure to impress the muscle… more»
Jul 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Period Hot Rod: 1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan
This cool old hot rod has been parked since 1973! The seller claims that it was painted and pinstriped sometime in the sixties or seventies. The engine and suspension were worked over at some point too. Although the car… more»
Jun 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
All-Steel Hot Rod! 1934 Ford Five-Window Coupe
After surviving 40 years of storage, this sweet 1934 Ford Five-Window Coupe promises amazing potential. Thanks to reader Michael who spotted this unfinished project here on Los Angeles, California craigslist. Considering the asking price of $21.00, I’m reaching for… more»
May 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
327/4-Speed ’57 Chevy
An American icon of the classic automotive world, the ’57 Chevy has been raced, restored, customized, and cherished for decades. After many years at rest, this neat hot rod find is an eclectic combination of parts that most certainly… more»
May 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Solid Henry Steel: 1938 Ford Deluxe
As time marches on prewar Fords are becoming scarcer in usable condition like this 1938 Ford Deluxe. Remarkably solid but with some issues, this Art Deco “Henry steel” Ford is a grand start to an awesome project. For the… more»
May 25, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Sleeper Alert! LS-Powered 1977 Volvo 242
Many car owners across the globe endorse cosmetic “improvements” that make their vehicles look faster than stock, even when they are not. Sometimes these upgrades, such as giant rear wings, actually make the vehicle slower, but nevertheless they persist…. more»
May 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
Top Of The ‘Line: 1952 Chevrolet Styleline
It is truly amazing some of the cars we come across here at Barn Finds. This classic ’52 Chevrolet Styleline has been updated with a new chassis, drive-train, and interior. Despite its weathered appearance, this Chevy is a modernized… more»
Apr 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Hot Rod and Roll: 1933 Essex Terraplane
An uncommon maker to see, this Essex Terraplane project is a solid start to a hot rod project. Fitted with modern front suspension, and previously fitted with a V8, this may very well be the prefect hot rod project… more»
