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EXCLUSIVE: Ford Econoline and Dodge A100 Projects

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here and the second installment here. As we move… more»

Classic Carry All: 1956 Chevrolet Suburban

When we think of modern Suburbans, the sight of a large, lurking vessel with huge chrome wheels and six television screens come to mind. It’s a shame, then, they’ve gotten so overloaded and complicated, especially when the original concept… more»

Former Stock Car: 1933 Ford Five-Window Coupe

  So many of the cars that we feature on Barn Finds have lived a tough life, but few have lived a life like this 1933 Ford. While part of its life was spent gracing the wide open roads,… more»

Daily Driver: 1987 Buick Grand National

The seller of this 1987 Buick Grand National states that it is a daily driver that has traveled 90,000 miles. It appears to be an honest car that the buyer could drive and enjoy exactly as it is. You… more»

Big Block Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

I’ve never owned a car with fewer than four doors, so I don’t get the antipathy many of my fellow car nuts feel for sedans, but as a fan and past and present owner of several wagons, I’m glad… more»

Project Pontiac: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

The owner of this Pontiac started working on the car as a project. He is now relocating out of state, and he can’t take the car with him. He is forced to sell and is looking for someone who… more»

Great History: 1952 Buick Riviera Super

When this 1952 Buick rolled off the production line, its proud new owner flew from her home in Olympia, Washington, to Flint, Michigan, to collect her new purchase from the factory. She then drove her pride and joy from… more»

Restore or Rod? 1946 Ford Coupe

In its current state, this 1946 Ford Coupe will offer the new owner a number of different options to follow with their project. They may choose a complete restoration, a rod project, or to tidy up a few of… more»

40 Year Container Find: 1934 Buick Series 60

I’ve often wondered what it must be like to open a shed, barn, or in this case, a shipping container, and to find a car inside that has been sitting for decades. When this shipping container was opened, it… more»

All Original 80K Miles: 1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4

The Pontiac Fiero 2M4 was a small car built by Pontiac in model years 1984 to 1988. The Fiero 2M4 was 2-seat, Mid-engine, and 4 cylinders, and Pontiac didn’t have to share it with any other General Motors division. It… more»

31k Mile Future Collectible: 1975 Buick Skyhawk

Driving a vehicle 727 miles a year isn’t a heck of a lot unless a person lives in a big city and doesn’t own a car, or they have a rare future collectible and they don’t want to build… more»

Bullitt Memories: 1968 Dodge Charger

Barn Finds team member Josh reminded me of a significant anniversary this month: one of the most beloved car chase movies turns 50 this October, and of course, I am speaking of Bullitt. We felt it was appropriate to feature this 1968… more»

Marilyn Monroe’s 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

While some automotive finds offer an interesting history, this ’59 Eldorado Seville offers an incredible history tied to Marilyn Monroe, Joe Dimaggio, and even George Barris! Joe Dimaggio bought this Caddy for Marilyn Monroe during their marriage. A ’59… more»

1 of 48! 1968 Mercury Cougar 428 Cobra Jet 4-Speed

If you awoke this morning hoping to find one of the 127 specimens of 428 Cobra-Jet equipped Cougar from 1968, tears of joy may obscure your view of this Mercury’s rust-eroded sheet-metal. Rust concerns may blur even more if… more»

Tow Mater: 1964 Ford F100

The movie “Cars” was a massive box office success, and since its release in 2006, it has spawned a number of clones of the characters from the movie. One of the most popular is of Mater, the lovable tow… more»

1970 AAR Plymouth ‘Cuda Project Car

Plymouth decided to go Trans-Am racing in 1970; one of the results is this AAR ‘Cuda listed for sale here on eBay. AAR stands for All American Racing, familiar to anyone who remembers the famous Dan Gurney. The ‘Cuda… more»