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Worth Saving? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

There are times in life when we can feel that we’ve bitten off more than we can chew. That leaves us to face a choice. Do we chew harder or turn around and walk away? That is the question… more»

31k Mile 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

It wasn’t that long ago that many enthusiasts viewed cars from the 1970s with barely concealed contempt. It was an era when emission regulations were tightening and power output levels were dropping. However, times have changed, and many people… more»

One Owner With 32k Original Miles! 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1990, Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette was a pretty good alternative for potential buyers seeking a two-seat car with performance credentials that also served as a practical long-distance cruiser. What makes them attractive propositions today is that good examples remain… more»

Cheap Project: 1976 Pontiac Ventura

There are few things more rewarding than tackling a first hands-on project build, but the process also comes with its own potential stresses. If the builder is unsure of their skill levels, the thought of taking to a desirable… more»

Hidden for 30 Years: 1978 Ford Bronco

Bidding has taken off for this 1978 Ford Bronco after hovering below $10,000 for a few days. It’s impressive, too, considering the truck hasn’t run in 30 years and we never get a single picture of it not sitting… more»

Low-Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

I have a couple of motorcycles that haven’t been started in 36 years but I don’t have any cars that haven’t been started in more than a couple of months. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova hasn’t been started in a… more»

440 V8 Race Car: 1964 Plymouth Fury

After Chrysler’s downsizing debacle of 1962-63 when they were the only automaker to do so, they bounced back in 1964. Especially with the Plymouth line-up that had all-new styling. Their shapes – combined with a lot of muscle under… more»

True Barn Find: 1946-48 Chevrolet Fleetmaster

The Fleetmaster was the top trim level of Chevrolet’s first post-war cars. They would be pre-war carryovers until newly redesigned models became available in 1949. The seller refers to this forgotten Fleetmaster as a 1952 edition, but he’s optimistic… more»

Rare 1981 Toyota SR5 Winnebago Trekker 4×4

A Toyota Winnebago what who? This 1981 Toyota SR5 Winnebago Trekker, more commonly known as a Toyota Trekker, may look like just a regular Toyota pickup with a color-matched topper or “cap” on the back. You’d be partially right… more»

12-Second 383 V8! 1967 Dodge Dart

Chrysler redesigned its compacts – the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart – in 1967. Those changes would prove popular and carry the cars through the end of their runs in 1976. We’re told this ’67 Dart was a well-kept… more»

Parked in ’76! 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Brown and tan as the backdrop of its Litchfield, Connecticut home, this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette seeks a new owner to put it on the road for the first time since 1976. Evidence suggests it was originally red with a… more»

Last of the Line: 1958 Packard Sedan

The 1958 model year would be the last for the storied Packard brand. Having merged with Studebaker in 1954 in the hopes that both brands could continue to be relevant, that turned out not to be practical. The 1957-58… more»

1972 Ford F250 Ranger XLT Camper Special

Being a western truck for the last five decades, this 1972 Ford F250 Ranger XLT Camper Special appears to be solid. It was built in San Jose, sold to an owner in Seattle who moved to Phoenix, Arizona and… more»

Non-Running Convertible: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet’s 1955-57 automobiles would become known as the “Tri-Fives.” Production numbers for the three years exceeded 4.5 million cars, including the seller’s 1955 Bel Air convertible. This automobile is described as a “barn find” and we’re told it’s in… more»

No Reserve: 1984 Buick Grand National

The list of cars carrying badges derived from motorsport is as long as your arm and probably mine as well. Some of these cars share no discernable link with the event or category in question, but that isn’t the… more»

429 V8-Powered 1970 Ford LTD

It gets hot in Tucson, Arizona. Did any of you know that fun fact? We’re here at Barn Finds to teach and I’m nothing if not a teacher of useless trivia and weather information. I’d rather talk about vehicles… more»

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