Projects are a funny thing. For some of us, a project may seem spendy if it requires more than a few trips to Autozone for parts; for others, the term “open checkbook” can take on shockingly literal meaning. Then… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Battered and Bruised: 1973 Ford Bronco
It is common to see some pretty sad First Generation Ford Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, and some would appear to be a lost cause. If you gave this 1973 model a quick passing glance, it would… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala 327 V8
Toyota sold 295,000 Camrys in 2022, which is impressive. Bear with me here in comparing a Chevy Impala with a Toyota Camry. I only do it because they both seem to be the most popular car of their era…. more»
Feb 15, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
When the Jeep CJ-5 hit the market in 1954 for the 1955 model year, nobody could have envisaged how resilient it would prove to be. So accomplished was it that it soldiered on against more modern opposition until the… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Supercharged Sunroof Delete: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
This 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra is an interesting mix of rare features and higher mileage than we typically see on a collector vehicle like this. With 57,000 miles, it’s not obscenely high, but it’s a far cry from the… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Day Two Build: 1970 Buick GS 455
I saw one of these Buick Gran Sport models on ebay last spring, owned by someone near San Diego. I drove down to look at it. My impressions? The car was a mismatch, with better paint than interior, the… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8 Short Bed: 1988 Dodge Ram D150
In the world of pickup trucks, there are a few absolute truths. One of them is that to have the most desirable configuration of truck possible, you should buy one with a V8 and a short bed. This 1988… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
48K Mile New Truck Alternative: 1993 Ford F150 XLT 4×4
As we have mentioned previously on Barn Finds, the crazy new car market of today is forcing folks to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to transportation problems. While the situation is slowly improving, most new trucks are selling for… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Project
This 1972 Malibu purports to be a real-deal Super Sport. But there’s a lot of the key SS stuff missing, including the 402 (aka 396) V8, 4-speed transmission, and raised hood. The body is not without issues, as the… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Go Like Hell 2.0: 1965 Ford GT40 Kit
The story of Ford’s GT40 at LeMans is well documented in the book “Go Like Hell” and in the movie “Ford vs. Ferrari.” What the Ford Motor Company accomplished through sheer brute force and determination (along with a whole… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
World of Wheels Ready: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
For those not privileged enough to host one in your city, the World of Wheels is a long-standing car show, vendor showcase, and traveling road show that comes through our town every January. While there are more than a… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Numbers-Matching Real Deal: 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda
Just a few days ago, we featured a fine example of this car’s corporate cousin here on Barn Finds, a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. This time we have a 1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR, both of which were created to… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Bone Stock Notch: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
In the world of the Fox body Mustang, you have quite a few choices as it relates to which configuration you want. The LX, GT, Saleen, Cobra; the hardtop or the convertible; the notchback or the hatchback. The smart… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Super Camper in Super Condition: 1978 Ford F-350
In the 70’s, Southern Comedian Jerry Clower was a spokesperson for a competitor brand of truck (Dodge) and referred to their fancier line of pickups as being “gussied up.” I think this two toned, one owner, low-mileage 1978 Ford… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restore or Preserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s fascinating how a secret can gain a life of its own once the cat is out of the bag. Such is the case with the First Generation Camaro Z28. Only those “in the know” were aware of this… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Former Dirt Track Racer: 1969 Dodge Charger
We’ve recently seen a few former dirt track race cars appearing at Barn Finds, but few have been based on a car as desirable as this 1969 Dodge Charger. It seems to be a pretty solid beast, and its… more»
