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Parked In ’89: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible

This 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible was a barn find for its current owner 18 years ago. He hasn’t had the time to commence a restoration on it, so has decided to sell it. You will find it listed… more»

READER AD: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

At first glance, this 1960 Pontiac Bonneville looks pretty darned nice, but thankfully reader Bob L. is being very honest about the true condition of the car–there are a few things to be sorted out. That being said it’s… more»

Pasteurized Patina: 1934 Dodge Humpback Panel

Rough and rusted looks are something that is in style right now. People spend time and money trying to make vehicles look older than what they are. With this 1934 Dodge KCL Panel Delivery, you don’t have to worry… more»

Built for the Jetsons? 1957 Mixed Galileo Show Car

Even though it’s an era that pre-dated my existence by a significant amount, I imagine the post-WWII years were some of the most fascinating times in American history. The country felt triumphant and ready to shed the dark days… more»

Sad Supercar: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera

The sentiment, “I know what I got” rings through loud and clear on this listing for a fairly beat DeTomaso Pantera. Coincidentally, we wrote it up way back in 2016, and apparently, the seller still hasn’t gotten a number… more»

Defining Original: 1939 Ford DeLuxe Fordor

Of all the words used to describe collectible cars in ads, “original” comes up most. Original is a great term to use, but the definition of original is different for just about everyone you meet.  Some think that a… more»

S3 Package: 1975 Chevy Lagunas

The Chevy Laguna S3 remains under the radar of most collectors, and it stands out not only for some its desirable features like swivel seats and upgraded suspensions, but also because they could be optioned with some decent motors… more»

Stored Since the Eighties: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

The seller has misidentified the year of this Thunderbird. He/she lists it as 1967 while it is actually 1964.  The 1964 Thunderbird was the first year of the fourth generation. Following the rocket generation, it used a similar grille/bumper/headlight design while… more»

Car + Spares Package: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II

This 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II is claimed to be a survivor-grade example, but it does have some rust issues and a torn apart interior to address. The seller says it runs and drives, but they’ve only piloted it… more»

Patchwork Parts Project! 1970 Dodge Charger

Not every project car is the ultimate rare “1 of x” muscle-car, and thank goodness for that! This fact makes opportunities for enthusiasts to build and own a vintage muscle car without selling their organs on the black market…. more»

Preserved Monza: 1965 Chevy Corvair

Some barn finds seem quite unlike other barn finds we feature on the regular. Take, for example, this 1965 Chevy Corvair Monza: the seller says it’s barn fresh, but there’s nothing about this car that indicates it’s been sitting… more»

Outside for Five: 1979 Studebaker Avanti II

The seller of this 1979 Studebaker Avanti II sounds more optimistic than I’d expect given the intro photo on the craigslist listing. The Avanti II, from the era following the conclusion of Studebaker production but while still in the… more»

Shipping Container Show Car: 1966 Ford Mustang

This Mustang raises an interesting question: Do you leave it as it stands and continue its use as a show car, or do you take it and enjoy driving it? This Mustang is listed for sale here on eBay…. more»

Great Grand Daddy’s Barn Find: 1920 Dodge Touring

While it seems we cover our fair share of thirties era cars here on Barn Finds, rarely does a car from the twenties show up that isn’t a Ford.  That is a shame, because cars from the teens and… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1951 Nash Statesman Super

Statesman. That’s such an impressive name, or it was in past eras. I don’t know how or why anyone would want to get into politics today, but times were different in the years following WWII. This is, I believe,… more»

427 Corvette Convertible Barn Find?

This mystery year convertible Corvette is said to be a real 427 4-speed car that was found in a barn. Unfortunately, there isn’t much more information than that. The ad can be found here on Craigslist with an asking… more»