Flatbed Required: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Hiding in this garage is a 1972 Chevrolet Nova that needs little to return to active service. The winning bidder needs to haul it away on a trailer or flatbed, but returning it to active service should be straightforward,… more»

1955 Studebaker Commander: Almost Runs

The beautiful design of the 1953 Starliner 2-door hardtop would inspire more than a decade of other sleek Studebaker products, including the venerable Hawk. This ’55 Commander has a sound body and paint, needs some interior work, and is… more»

No Reserve: 1996 Ford F350 XLT Crew Cab

It is a case of “horses for courses” regarding tow vehicles. Owners don’t need anything radical if hauling a light load, but a larger trailer demands a vehicle with muscle. That could be the best term to describe this… more»

1 of 455: Rare 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster

In 1961, somebody within the walls of the Ford Motor Company had the idea of recapturing some of the “roadster” mojo of the original two-seater Thunderbird without shortening the car (which was 30 inches longer and over 1,000 pounds… more»

350/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The right classic car can generate intense interest when it hits the market, even in modified form. Such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Convertible. It presents exceptionally well as a driver-grade vehicle, but the changes under the… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1968 Dodge Charger

If I came into a sizeable inheritance, I’d probably need to own at least one of each year’s second-generation Dodge Charger.  But if I had to narrow it down to a sole model as my favorite of the three,… more»

3-Window Garage Dweller: 1957 Buick Century

Buick used the Century nameplate on numerous occasions between 1936 and 2005. In the mid-1950s, it was a mid-level full-size car that had the requisite tailfins in 1957, the year the seller’s Riviera 4-door hardtop was built. It was… more»

Fully Loaded: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Undeniably, many people will buy a car with their hearts as much as their heads. Logic dictates that an entry-level example of most models will meet a buyer’s needs, but adding a few factory options can prove irresistible. That… more»

Upgraded V8: 1974 Ford Bronco

I view this 1974 Ford Bronco as a litmus test for modified classics. The popularity of First Generation examples is unquestioned, with prices gradually moving beyond the reach of an average enthusiast. However, this one could answer the question… more»

Burgundy Beauty! 1964 Pontiac Bonneville

Bonneville was one of Pontiac’s longest-running nameplates, having a place in the fold between 1957 and 2005. During the 1960s, it mixed luxury with performance to produce some very desirable automobiles, like this near-cherry 1964 edition. Four doors never… more»

85K Miles and Road Ready: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Hemmings Motor News has long been the most influential source of information in the collector car hobby.  In 2018, the magazine compiled a list of the top 100 American collector cars of all time.  On that list at #77… more»

Dealer-Fitted 4-Speed? 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

This 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 is a car that doesn’t exist. Okay, now you are probably questioning my sanity. Buyers couldn’t order these classics with a four-speed bolted to the back of the big-block, but this beauty… more»

409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubbletop

Occasionally, a car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, which poses the question of whether a classic can literally be too nice to see active service. That may well be the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Bel… more»

One of a Kind: 1902 Sterand Loco

The Sterand Loco was an early 20th-Century promotional vehicle built to look like a steam-powered locomotive. But an inline-4 motor was under the “hood” that would run on gasoline, that new-fangled fuel of the 1900s. This oddity is said… more»

J-2 Rocket: Triple-Carb Barn Find! 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible

Most gearheads know Pontiac’s Tri-Power, the Dodge “Six Pack,” and other classic muscle car triple two-barrel carburetor setups. Now check out the Oldsmobile factory or dealer “J-2” setup on this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88! The Massachusetts classic is a… more»

Well-Optioned and Original: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans

In one of my recent write-ups, I mentioned my write-up selection process includes the frequency of the year/make/model of the subject car’s appearance at BarnFinds. Well, I broke my own rule on this one as I wrote about another… more»

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