This 1966 Chevy II is already running and driving, with lots of new parts said to have been installed. I feel this one has good potential to bring it to a higher level, I’m just not sure which way… more»
Sedans
Still Underappreciated: 1998 Ford Contour SVT
We likely all have a list of vehicles we would own if time, space, and money were limitless. Sometimes these vehicles represent pure excess – the exotics, the one-of-ones – and other times it’s the complete opposite end other… more»
Survivor 1941 Cadillac Sedanette
The Bill Mitchell/Harley Earl team modernized most of GM’s designs starting in the late 1930s. The changes at Cadillac jettisoned old-fashioned running boards, incorporated headlamps into fenders, and relocated the spare into the car’s interior. In 1941, Cadillac introduced… more»
Original Paint, Restored Undercarriage: 1951 Ford Custom Club Coupe
It’s refreshing when a restorer puts the money where it counts, as too many “restored” cars amount to lipstick on a pig, if I may use a cliché. This 1951 Ford Custom, brought to us by Barn Finder T.J., is wearing… more»
67k Mile Luxury Sedan: 1969 Lincoln Continental
With its signature suicide doors, the sixties Lincoln Continental offers a distinct look that’s hard not to notice, or get confused with any other make or model. Even more of a standout are those that feature the convertible top,… more»
Spectacular Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Believe it or not, this Dynamic 88 was the base model in Oldsmobile’s 1960 lineup. Given its spectacular looks, it’s hard to believe that anybody stepped up to a Super 88 or a 98 when you could save money… more»
BF Exclusive: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain 2-Door Sedan
The seller has this 1956 Pontiac listed as a Chieftain, which Hagerty says was the base-level trim, and it may be that model. It’s hard to tell, at least for me, despite so much information and so many brochures… more»
19k One-Owner Miles: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
With more than 21 million copies made across 65 years, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is likely the most built car in the world. Back in the day, they were everywhere, yet you seldom see one… more»
Donated Performance Sedan: 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
One of the fun things about writing for Barn Finds is having the opportunity to learn more about cars you’re not that familiar with, through both research and reader input, the latter of which is always welcomed and appreciated. For… more»
Hausser V7 Turbo! 1987 Volvo 740
In the 1980s, seemingly every European car could be upfitted or customized in some way. Porsche with the slant nose conversions and wide body kits; VWs slammed on BBS wheels; Mercedes-Benz sedans with the full assortment of AMG parts;… more»
17k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom
This front-on shot of this 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom tells us far more about this classic than you may first realize. Take a close look. Do you see any chips or paint imperfections? You don’t? That’s unsurprising, because this… more»
Survivor Class: 1969 Buick LeSabre
A 1969 Buick LeSabre made me miss Physics class! How’s that for an opening? It’s a true story, and more on that later. Anyway, these were everywhere-cars at one time, 162K LeSabres were assembled in 1969 alone, helping to… more»
Long Term Owner! 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin
Wait a second, wasn’t I just talking about AMC’s oddities? The Marlin managed to take the popular fastback body style to such an extreme that buyers balked. Also in the category of “trying too hard”, AMC advertised its big… more»
Original 348: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Fins had reached their automotive zenith by 1959. Manufacturers had literally and figuratively climbed to new heights, but Chevrolet adopted a different approach with its Impala. It equipped its latest offering with fins shaped like arched eyebrows, accentuating the… more»
Wide Load: 1978 AMC Pacer
American Motors – the only independent manufacturer remaining after Studebaker closed in 1966 – occasionally took a quirky path to distinguish itself from the Big Three. The Marlin was odd, then the Gremlin came along, launched in 1970 to… more»
Practical Collector Sedan: 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Mercury’s marketing team went for broke in 1964 and 1965, sending Comets far and wide to prove their mettle. Comets hit the high banks at Daytona on a high-speed 100,000-mile endurance run. They (mostly) survived the punishing East African… more»
















