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BF Auction: 1965 Ford Mustang

UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video below! This 1965 Ford Mustang is powered by Ford’s dependable 200ci inline 6-cylinder engine paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. It’s the kind of early Mustang many buyers… more»

Best of Both Worlds? 1953 Chevy 5700 COE Resto-Mod

Love the looks of a vintage cab-over, but not too keen about the primitive drivetrain? This Chevy 5700 listed here on eBay might be just the ticket. It’s a slightly modified 1953 body mounted on a 1999 Chevy Express… more»

454 V8 Bruiser: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

Chevrolet redesigned its full-size station wagons in 1971, and they would be the largest Chevies ever until 1977, when downsizing came into play. In 1972, the top-of-the-line wagon was called Kingswood Estate, but that was simplified to Caprice Estate… more»

1988 Cadillac Seville STS With Only 2,216 Miles!

While every car featured on Barn Finds is special, some are extraordinary. It could be the rarity, condition, price, or a combination of factors that help those classics stand out from the crowd. This 1988 Cadillac Seville STS falls… more»

1938 Hudson Terraplane Monster Truck

Some builds are subtle. This Hudson Terraplane monster truck is not one of them! Currently listed here on eBay, this creation takes a 1930s Hudson body and mounts it on a Chevrolet 3/4-ton truck chassis. It’s the kind of… more»

Solid Project: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the greatest challenges when choosing a project candidate is finding one that won’t consume thousands of dollars and hours in rust repairs. That makes this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette worth a close look. The seller states that this… more»

Barn Find 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Revived!

Back in 2020, reader Andy B sent us an incredible find. A neighbor’s uncle had parked this 1968 Shelby GT500 KR, and it remained hidden away for decades. It has recently emerged from its slumber to become one of… more»

Driver-Quality Landau: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

It’s rare that I’ll pass up the opportunity to talk about “Bullet Birds,” the futuristic 1961-63 version of Ford’s fabulous Thunderbird. They have long been my favorite T-Bird, enough so that I own a ’63 model, so I’m in… more»

5.0/4-Speed Fox Body: 1982 Mercury Capri

Although the Fox-platform Ford Mustang and Mercury Capri were both introduced in 1979, the latter wasn’t as popular, and production ceased in 1986, while the similar-bodied third-generation Mustang carried on until ’93.  While the Ford counterpart also offered a… more»

68K-Mile Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Second-generation Firebirds have developed a strong following in recent years, and original examples are getting harder to find. This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, now listed on craigslist, is presented as a one-owner survivor with just 68,000 original miles and… more»

Stored 20+ Years: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed

One of my favorite recent opening photos, this Pinto wagon does need a bit of service after having been stored since 2005. Ahhhh, 2005, to go back 20+ years. What’s the first thing you’d do? I mean, other than… more»

Kammback Project: 1976 Chevrolet Vega

Chevrolet entered the subcompact car market in 1971 with the (what would become troubled) Vega. It had a seven-year run and found two million customers. Popular was the Vega 2-door station wagon, marketed as the “Kammback”. The seller has… more»

Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»

Fresh 454 V8 Muscle: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu

When General Motors redesigned and downsized its mid-size automobiles, the Chevrolet Chevelle dropped its main name. From 1978 forward, the intermediate was simply called a Malibu, the previous upgraded version of the Chevelle (that name had been around since… more»

Heavy Chevy: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Produced for just two years (1971 and 1972), the Heavy Chevy was a “poor man’s” version of the Chevelle Super Sport. Heavy on graphics but light on creature comforts, it was a budget-minded muscle car whose main requirement was… more»

Ready for Restoration! Oliver HG-68 Hi-Crop

Oliver’s history stretches back to 1857, when it sold plows made from chilled metal, which resisted abrasion and lasted longer. In time, manufacturers began attaching implements to the new-fangled tractor, boosting sales of both products. Oliver expanded its repertoire… more»

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