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California Garage Find! 1955 Chevrolet Hardtop

According to the seller, this 1955 Chevrolet hardtop has been stored in a Dublin, California garage for the past thirty-five years. It hasn’t been started or driven since it was parked, but the chassis, engine compartment, body, and trunk… more»

Dual Four Barrels! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado

When I wrote this post on a ’66 Cadillac Eldorado I was thinking, as I mentioned, that most would associate the Eldorado name with the ’67 and forward front-wheel-drive version, not one that resembles a regular old Series 62… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

It is always great to see another old car come out of hiding and have a chance at a new life.  This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible hasn’t moved in several years and is said to be a roller that… more»

Great Patina! 1928 Chevrolet Coupe/Truck

Looking every bit the classic “barn find,” this 1928 Chevrolet coupe/truck was sent in by Barn Finds reader T.J. noting the fine patina (yes, the P-word). It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and the seller is asking $5,000…. more»

50 Year Ownership: 1952 Hudson Commodore Six

I find myself more and more drawn to fallen flags such as this 1952 Hudson Commodore Six club coupe. It’s always thought-provoking to think back to a time when so many auto manufacturers dominated the U.S. market and then… more»

Loaded! 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was one heck of a success story for Cadillac, with over 33,000 produced (almost double the number made in 1954). This particular car is located at a dealership in Tempe, Arizona, and has been… more»

Air-Cooled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

In the early 1960s, if you wanted a new compact car, you could go the traditional route and buy a Ford Falcon, Chevy Nova, or Studebaker Lark, among others. All had water-cooled engines mounted in the front, like with… more»

True Barn Find! 1951 Ford F3 Work Truck

“What will be a future classic?” Ultimately, we can never see the future, but looking into the past, we can make some educated guesses. Obviously, the cars that are designed to be classics will be classics. Your run-of-the-mill Corvettes, Prowlers,… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1949 Ford Custom V8

The 1949 Fords were the company’s first all-new post-war cars as the transition continued from wartime to consumer vehicle production. As part of the movement away from the bulky styling that dominated pre-war automobiles, the 1949 Fords won awards… more»

Second Banana? 1970 Dodge Super Bee

When it comes to listing Chrysler’s muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dodge Super Bee is sometimes overlooked. It was produced for only four years and was widely outsold by its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Road Runner…. more»

Only One in USA: 1981 DeLorean Legend Twin Turbo

The tale of woe that is the DeLorean story is well known and does not need repeating on these pages. Despite his shortcomings, John DeLorean did have a vision for this car that seemingly foretold long-term success. The incredible… more»

30K Miles! 1996 Jeep Cherokee

It’s hard to believe that the 90s were 30 years ago now, and it appears that nostalgia for that era is growing every day. With that, greater appreciation for everything from that era is increasing – old Apple Computers… more»

41K-Mile Shorty: 1987 Chevrolet G10 Van

What I wouldn’t have done to own this 1987 Chevrolet G10 van back in the band days. Although, that would have been tough to do since my band era was several years prior to 1987. This beautiful shorty van… more»

1 Of 1? 1959 Studebaker Scotsman NAPCO 4×4

The seller says that this 1959 Studebaker 4E3D-12 Scotsman NAPCO 4×4 pickup was found on a ranch in the high, dry desert climate of Colorado and it looks like a very cool beast of a truck. They have it… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1969 Fastback demonstrates that there are still great First Generation Mustang project cars emerging from hiding that offer enormous potential as project cars. This classic has spent its life in one of the best locations for preserving steel,… more»

Factory 396 V8! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet expanded the Impala line-up in 1961 with the Super Sport option, which added some pizzazz to the company’s best-selling car line. It became so successful that it was promoted to series status in 1964. Throughout most of the… more»

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