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1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus

Plymouth retired the Belvedere name in 1970, so the all-new 1971 mid-size, B-bodied Plymouths were now Satellites. And the top-of-the-line model was the Satellite Sebring Plus (excluding the GTX muscle car). 1971 hardtops had styling vastly different than sedans… more»

Many Upgrades! 1970 Ford Mustang 302 V8

The popular Ford Mustang was treated to its second styling refresh in 1969, so the 1970 models were little changed. The car went back to single headlights, and the taillights were different. This ’70 Mustang coupe may be a… more»

Peddling Memories: Vintage Schwinn Varsity

I bet a lot of Barn Finds readers have owned a Schwinn Varsity, or knew a relative, friend, or neighbor who had one. I still have my Opaque Blue Varsity from 1974 that I got new. It was a… more»

Signature Series Survivor: 1992 Lincoln Continental

Having traveled just over 47,000 miles over the last 34 years, this 1992 Lincoln Continental Signature Series has reportedly been lovingly maintained by the seller’s family, and they have done a lot of maintenance on it in the last… more»

Garage Find Survivor: 1962 Chrysler New Yorker

For 57 model years (1940 to 1996), the New Yorker was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile. That’s if you discounted the Imperial, which was sold as a separate make for most of that time. The 1961-62 New Yorkers had slanted headlights,… more»

C-Code Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

1967 marked the first year the Ford Mustang received any significant exterior changes, including the fastback, which got a more aggressive stance that extended all the way to the rear, rather than stopping short as the previous model did. … more»

Hot Rod Soul: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

This 1929 Ford Model A roadster, currently listed on eBay, isn’t being presented as a stock survivor, it’s something very different. According to the seller, it started life as a real California barn find discovered in Chico, where it… more»

1986 Chevrolet C30 Custom Deluxe 3+3 W/327 V8

“A 327 V8?! What’s in your coffee this morning, Scotty G? They didn’t offer a 327 V8 for this truck in 1986, you meatball!!” Ok, ok, the engine is out of a 1968 Camaro, how’s that for a cool… more»

Dusty Full Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two

The 1941 Cadillac was a true forerunner in automotive styling history. Cadillac was such a styling leader that other makes were almost forced to follow their trends, and when the 1941 model introduced a bold horizontal motif with its… more»

Only 295 Built: 1960 Edsel Ranger

The demise of Ford Motor Company’s short-lived and ill-fated Edsel brand was not as simple as a controversial grille. Ford (and Chrysler with the DeSoto) learned quickly what it would take decades for GM to deal with: the market… more»

Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500

Virgil Exner’s imposition of fins, chrome, and quad headlights upon Dodge’s 1959 Coronet kept the model in line style-wise with offerings from Ford and Chevrolet, but the brand had damaged its own reputation in 1957 with quality control issues…. more»

80% Restored: 1974 American Motors Javelin

The pony car market had largely run out of gas by 1974. That was the year that three of the players exited the market: the Plymouth Barracuda (from 1964), Dodge Challenger (from 1970), and the AMC Javelin (from 1968)…. more»

Restore or Preserve: 1967 Ford Shelby GT500

Decisions, decisions. Imagine for a moment that you found this 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 in your garage. Upon close inspection, you discover that previous owners have made changes to this classic. We’re not talking about anything insignificant, because at… more»

2 For 1: 1971 Coleman 2.40 Sport Trail Bikes

Minibikes most likely don’t appeal to 90% of Barn Finds readers, so this little article is more of a 10th anniversary present to myself for being at Barn Finds since March of 2016. No, I didn’t buy them (yet),… more»

One-Owner Cheap Wheels: 1996 Saturn S-Series

Saturn Corporation was begun in 1985 by General Motors as a “New Kind of Car Company”. The first product arrived in 1990, the S-Series, and they were built and sold differently than those in the typical GM (or industry)… more»