Two Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Regular readers will be aware that I place a great store in the concept of long-term ownership of classic cars. That tends to indicate that the vehicle in question has been treated with respect over an extended period. That… more»

Rebuilt V8: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

Finding a starting point for a project build can be challenging, but the owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang may have done that for potential buyers. The engine and transmission have clocked zero miles since a previous owner rebuilt… more»

351/4-Speed: 1973 Mercury Montego GT

Some classic cars will tick more of the right boxes than others. Potential buyers need to determine where their priorities lie and whether that car meets their needs. This 1973 Mercury Montego GT is such a car. Its overall… more»

Rebuilt 390: 1969 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

While not as prevalent as they once were, there are still a bunch of hardy souls who think nothing of sliding a camper onto the back of a classic pickup and hitting the road for a life of high… more»

VW-based Kit Car Project! 1957 Porsche 356A

Have you ever wanted a vintage Porsche 356 but never had the funds to pull it off? You could consult with a kit manufacturing out of California and build a kit car that comes with Volkswagen power. Or you… more»

360 V8 and Go Pack! 1969 AMC AMX

American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968: the Javelin, to compete in the “pony car” market, and the AMX, a GT-style automobile whose closest rival was the Chevy Corvette. Underneath, they were much the same car, with 12… more»

Time Machine! 1984 Neoplan Jetliner

While the world of custom cars and trucks may seem extreme at times, it has nothing on custom RV and motorhome builders. Think rock stars, actors, TV hosts – anyone with a busy travel schedule and a few hundred… more»

Original Owner Garage Find: 1987 Buick Grand National

This 1987 Buick Grand National is a rare find, not because it’s a true GN but because it’s untouched – it went into the barn years ago and hasn’t been touched since, but it also hasn’t been modified or… more»

1 of 850: 1941 Lincoln Continental

The 1941 Lincoln Continental was the epitome of luxurious cars in the 1930s-40s. So much so that a couple of them were chosen to appear in The Godfather movie of 1972. The seller thinks this one was featured in… more»

12K Original Miles: 1979 Jeep Cherokee

It’s amazing how many times we hear the story of the owner who fell ill and never got to use their vehicle, which emerges as a barely-used barn find with incredibly low miles. This 1979 Jeep Cherokee two-door is… more»

RV Conversion: 1945 Ford Transit Bus

This Ford Transit Bus originally began life as a people mover when it was manufactured in 1945, with its duties including being a transportation vehicle for a fire department.  Several years later, it was the lucky recipient of a… more»

One Of 359! 1952 Buick Roadmaster Estate

I still find wood-trimmed station wagons, produced as late as the early ’50s, to be a phenomenon. In earlier decades it made sense, but by 1952 and “modern” automobile construction techniques in place, it’s hard to imagine that the… more»

Carport Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 originated as a performance-oriented option on the Ford Mustang in 1969. Ford first used the name “Mach 1” earlier that year in its display of a concept car called the “Levacar Mach I” at the Ford… more»

454 Powered + Nitrous! 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

With all the cars we run across here at Barn Finds, as you can imagine we’ve seen just about every reason you can think of given as to why the owners want to sell that car.  From family matters…. more»

The Only 1906 Maxwell Model S

I don’t remember where it was I heard this, but at one point I read that in the early 20th century, there were more American car companies beginning with the letter A than there are total today. Before this,… more»

Unreal Garage Find: Mustang GT350 and Shelby Parts

There are some finds that seemingly defy explanation. The types of discoveries where you shake your head and ask how this scenario can even unfold. That’s essentially what was going through my mind as I digested this incredible YouTube… more»

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