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Long Stored Drag Car: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Old drag racers rarely disappoint when it comes to stirring the imagination as to what its true potential must be like. The combination of wild colors, wide tires, and engines that protrude from hoods just seem to point to… more»

1-Of-1? 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

The 1993 Mustang Cobra was the first vehicle designed and engineered by Ford’s new Special Vehicle Team (SVT). SVT essentially replaced Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) which was now focused on Ford’s racing efforts and OTC performance parts. What differentiated… more»

Numbers Matching 427! 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS

That a 52 year-old car can spend 41 years off the road should surprise no BarnFinds reader, and that’s the story on this 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 outside Jefferson City, Missouri. The highly original full-sized Chevy began life in… more»

New Interior: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

Don’t let the tired paint fool you because this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado has a lot to commend it. It is a classic car ready to be driven and enjoyed, although a fresh coat of paint would make it really… more»

Half Man Half Beast: 1986 ASV 2500 Track Truck

When one of the inventors of something is referred to as “the grandfather of snowmobiles”, you know that it has to be a capable off-road vehicle. That person is Edgar Hetteen, founder of both Polaris and Arctic Cat, and… more»

Cool Custom: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Shorty

We’ve seen a few shorty conversions over the years here at Barn Finds, and owners have “taken the ax” to a wide variety of vehicles in a bid to create something unique. The results have varied enormously, with some… more»

Tow Truck Required: 1973 Ford Torino

The Torino replaced the Fairlane in the Ford line-up in the late 1960s and would represent Ford in the mid-size marketplace during that time. The car got its name from the City of Turin (Torino, in Italian), considered Detroit… more»

One-Family Truck! 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy 4×4

Behold a 4×4 truck in its natural habitat. With a wraparound rural skyline and unpaved snow-covered earth beneath its tires, this 1976 Ford F250 4×4 in Winston, Montana looks ready for adventure. After a lifetime spent serving one family,… more»

1932 Ford Boydster II by Chip Foose

This beautiful 1932 Ford roadster was built using components from Boyd Coddington and is one of the famous “Boydster II” cars that came out of Coddington’s shop in the mid-2000s. It can be found here on Craigslist with an… more»

Parked For 20 Years: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino 4-Speed

Second-gen El Caminos are always a nice find. Overshadowed by the immensely popular third-gen (1968-1972) the ’64-’67 version, like this subject, represents Chevrolet’s second interpretation of the functional and popular, half car/half truck. Today’s find is a California built… more»

1 of 1? 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire Mirage

I was reading an automotive forum the other day and some of the commenters were discussing that one of the reasons why Pontiac lost its way and then went away was due to the incredible amount of body-cladding that… more»

Original Runner: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

Chrysler had a hot property with their 340 small-block engine. It was good for 275 hp right out of the gate. In six years, Chrysler put 340s into 217,000 of their cars between 1968-73, including almost 70,000 Plymouth Dusters…. more»

42k Original Miles: 1953 Ford Sunliner Pace Car

When a vehicle manufacturer is given the honor of supplying the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, they are rightly proud. As a result, those companies will usually produce a limited-edition vehicle to celebrate this milestone. Ford was… more»

One-Owner Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Pontiac’s Grand Am, new for 1973, was inspired by the encroaching European brands like Mercedes and BMW into the U.S. car market. The idea was to combine sporty-car and luxury-car into the same package. So, the Grand Am would… more»

Older Restoration: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window

Hidden under this cover is an iconic American classic that has a story to tell. This is a 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe, and it has only recently emerged after years in storage. The time in hiding hasn’t done… more»

Drive and Restore? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1968 Mustang runs and drives, while the owner suggests that returning it to a roadworthy state would not be difficult. That opens the opportunity for the buyer to clock up some miles while they tackle the restoration as… more»