The Hunt for the Owen Magnetics

One of the more enjoyable aspects of writing for Barn Finds is getting exposure to stories about significant cars being brought back to life by passionate caretakers. I’ve mentioned my love of the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in the… more»

454/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Some enthusiasts find a project build beyond their capabilities. The issue could be skill levels, lack of time, or simply not knowing where to start. That makes vehicles like this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS hard to resist. Once the… more»

Fairly Complete? 1969 Dodge Charger

Sometimes it’s a matter of perspective. Is the glass half full or half empty? Have you traveled many miles on your journey, or do you have many miles to go? Such is the case with this 1969 Dodge Charger…. more»

Original Paint 4×4: 1986 Dodge W250

This 1986 Dodge W250 “Power Ram” is an original paint survivor with under 60,000 original miles. It sports the preferred combo of four-wheel-drive and a 5.2L V8. It’s always amazing to find workhorses like these in survivor-grade condition because… more»

Estate Find: 1972 Chevrlet Corvette Stingray

The 1972 model year marked a changing of the guard for the C3 Corvette. It was the last year Chevrolet produced the car with many of its defining characteristics. The chrome front bumper would be a memory for the… more»

One of None? 1965 Ford Mustang Wagon

In 1965, the Ford Mustang was the hottest new car going. In the first 18 months, the company sold more than 680,000 of them. Sport coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles – but not a single station wagon. That’s because one… more»

Just Donated: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Here’s yet another head-scratcher of a donation car courtesy of eBay seller “Just Donated.” This 1973 Plymouth Duster looks to be a super clean driver but the listing does cite a few dings that may have made it not… more»

Driving Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

Reader feedback from previous articles reveals that microcars like this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 are “take it or leave it” propositions. They appeal to a segment of the classic world, while others would prefer to walk than own one… more»

Fallen Flag: 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner

As of late, I have been finding that the disappeared American auto brands like Packard, Nash, Hudson, and others capture my interest more and more. Today’s no-longer-with-us example is a 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner and it is of additional interest… more»

Needs Good Home: 1949 Pontiac Chieftain

Pontiac’s post-WW2 automobiles were retreads until 1949 when the all-new Chieftain and Streamliner debuted. The Chieftain would be Pontiac’s entry-level model, using the A-body shared with Chevrolet. Both six and eight-cylinder engines were offered, with the latter said to… more»

24k Mile One Owner Survivor! 1975 Buick Regal

Shiny original paint and trim combine with crisp whitewalls, appropriate visual fanfare for this 1975 Buick Regal in Chicago, Illinois. The one-owner classic shows only 24,156 miles on the odometer, a number seemingly supported by the well-kept interior and… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Homologation specials are nothing new to the automotive world. They are not as common today as various motorsport categories move away from their production roots, but they did bring us some of the most iconic performance models from the… more»

Special Order 427 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Because GM frowned on engines larger than 400 cubic inches in cars like the 1969 Camaro, Chevrolet developed the Central Office Production Order. This system was designed as a means to build non-standard cars with Regular Production Order parts…. more»

Once A Car: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

The Impala was an all-new model in 1958, the high end of the Bel Air series. It was so popular that the car was promoted to series status in 1959 and would become Chevrolet’s top product. In ’58, the… more»

One Owner Driver: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

A known ownership history is desirable when someone is considering spending their hard-earned cash on a project vehicle. Although the 1977 Corvette was no longer the brutal beast it had been in years past, this one is a one-owner… more»

Big Block Yard Find: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Some cars just have a “look.” It screams raw, mean, and everything else that goes along with it. Of course, you also hope it sends a message of power as well, and this forgotten 1973 Dodge Duster project has… more»

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