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Engine Swap Candidate? 1955 Studebaker Champion

Those Stubakers keep on rollin’, and today’s discovery, courtesy of T.J., is a 1955 Champion Regal, two-door hardtop. The seller states that he bought it from a seller who purchased it from the widow of the original owner, and… more»

19-Foot Survivor: 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire

Antique Cream is the color of this 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire, and it looks great in the overall photos. Unfortunately, once you dig into the incredible number of photos the seller has included, you’ll see that there are… more»

Wild Custom! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Wagon

After a flourishing first generation, Chevrolet introduced a redesigned Camaro for 1970, which featured the same basic body style for the next dozen years.  Plenty of owners took the liberty to add custom touches to their F-Bodies during this… more»

BF Exclusive: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Coupe

Chevrolet introduced the Vega in 1971 as a lightweight compact aimed at fuel efficiency and style, but it didn’t take long for hot rodders to realize the platform had real potential once you dropped in a V8. This 1974… more»

BF Exclusive: 1969 Mercury Cougar

When Mercury launched the Cougar in 1967, it was designed to be a more refined alternative to Ford’s wildly successful Mustang. Built on the same platform but with unique styling and a touch of luxury, the Cougar stood apart… more»

BF Exclusive: 1951 Dodge B2 Pilot House Pickup

When Dodge introduced the “Pilot House” series of trucks in the late 1940s, they offered something that stood apart from the competition, practicality, durability, and better visibility from the cab thanks to the tall greenhouse, style design. Today, these… more»

Same Owner 47 Years! 1965 Rambler Marlin

Looking to capitalize on the youth movement of the mid-1960s, American Motors introduced the Rambler Marlin in 1965 based on the mid-size Classic. Styling-wise, it looked like a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda (also a “fishy” name) and… more»

454-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Mention the 1973 Monte Carlo around car fanatics and you’ll get some surprisingly disparate responses. Many find the styling heavy-handed and reeking of the worst of 1970s excess, while others argue that hundreds of thousands of happy buyers couldn’t… more»

One-Year Only Offering: 1979 Buick LeSabre Palm Beach

It’s hard to pinpoint the exact peak of the automotive Malaise era, but the late-seventies usually aren’t considered very memorable times in the car world, at least not in terms of exciting designs, performance, or overall build quality.  However,… more»

Modern Heart, Classic Looks: 1986 Chevrolet C-10 Swap

For fans of squarebody pickups, this 1986 Chevrolet C-10 listed here on eBay strikes an interesting balance: period-correct looks paired with a thoroughly modernized drivetrain. The seller describes the truck as having a clean body and interior, largely original… more»

Hail To The Chief: 1957 Studebaker President

Here’s one you won’t see every day, a 1957 Studebaker President. Most ’57 Studebakers that we cover here on BF are usually Hawks; a President sedan? Not so much so. It appears to be in mostly original condition and… more»

T-Jet Set: 1966 Aurora Thunderjet 500 Racetrack

We’ve seen a few slot race car sets here on Barn Finds over the last couple of years, but none like this Stirling Moss Model Motoring Table Top Racing Set. This is a 1966 version made by Aurora Plastics,… more»

Manual Bullnose: 1984 Ford F-250

How much would you be willing to pay for the perfect stance? That may seem like an odd question, but I’m not sure it gets much better than this 1984 Ford F-250 in terms of simply looking the part,… more»

Rusty 4×4 Project: 1978 Ford Bronco Custom

I believe this round-headlight 1978 Ford Bronco Custom is Castillo Red, shown on page four of this brochure, but it’s hard to tell from the photos. A 1978 Ford color chart shows the Bronco being available in Bright Red,… more»

First Year Project: 1966 Dodge Charger

More often than not, it’s the second-generation examples that seem to get most of the praise and attention among fans of the Dodge Charger.  That’s understandable, as the 1968 through 1970 models are among the most fondly remembered offerings… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1941 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban

Long before the debut of the massive SUV known as the Suburban, Chevrolet was putting the Suburban name on some incredibly cool vehicles! This 1941 Carryall Suburban wasn’t designed to haul kids to soccer practice, but instead was built… more»

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