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Split Window Garage Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

It had to be exciting to extract this Corvette from its resting place. The fact that it was covered with boxes of junk probably didn’t even phase the happy party in charge of the task. What they uncovered is… more»

Classifieds Find: 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor

We’ve had some interesting finds showing up in the BF Classifieds lately, like this 1973 Chrysler Newport Survivor. Something like this wouldn’t normally jump out at me, but when was the last time you found a low mileage survivor… more»

Reader Sighting: Thunderbird Barn Find

From Chris R – Good afternoon, I have been storing my camper in a friend of a friend’s barn for the last couple of years. When I went to pick it up this past weekend, I asked the owner of… more»

Medium-Sized Luxury: 1977 Lincoln Versailles

The Lincoln Versailles was not a bad car despite the reputation of that era and having been obviously designed after the much less expensive Ford Granada. This 1977 Lincoln Versailles with 41,000 miles looks like it was just plucked… more»

Cheap Classic: 1985 Chevrolet Citation V6

Do we dare call this Citation a classic? That might be a stretch, but by definition it is old enough. They were actually quite popular when new too with over a million sold. It may not be exciting, but… more»

Eight Ford Festivas For Only $900!

We wouldn’t normally get too excited about a Ford Festiva, but when there’s a whole hoard of anything, we take notice. The seller states that they have eight of these little guys and a huge stash of parts that… more»

Still Gorgeous: 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan

Automobile design is a fickle thing.  Some designs become instant classics, while others flop entirely.  Ford had a long string of styling winners.  Part of the reason was Edsel Ford’s eye for design and his good sense to hire… more»

Happy 50th Birthday Hot Wheels!

If you like Barn Finds, then there’s a good chance you have owned a Hot Wheels or two. They are supposedly for kids, but I sure see a lot of old guys sifting through those blister packs at the supermarket!… more»

Shovels, Jaguar And A Whippet Oh My! Classic Car Estate Sale

Would you like an armored Mercedes or perhaps an electric car? (batteries not included) How about a collection of cufflinks or perhaps a Grumman concession truck and some hot dog carts? There’s an interesting collection of vehicles and other… more»

$999 With Free Patina! 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook

From an era when a top of the line model consisted of features like a heater, this 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook is one good looking ride. It’s listed on eBay in Broomfield, Colorado with a buy it now price of… more»

Humorous Potential? 1965 Ford F-250 Ice Cream Truck

At one time there were about 2,000 of these Good Humor Trucks on the streets of America. Are you old enough to remember the wonders and delights of youth? Was there an ice cream truck in your summers? What… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder Convertible

This 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Convertible is not just a multiple box-checker, it’s a Barn Finds Exclusive! This rear-engine, turbo-powered, manual-transmission-shifted, drop-top (see, that’s what I was talking about checking boxes!) Corvair is located in Buffalo, New York… more»

330-HP 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder

Normally when we think of a Park Lane from this era we automatically think of it having a breezeway – operable back window. This 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder is an exception. This great looking car is listed on… more»

The Consequences Of Poor Storage: 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton

One of the horrors of this job is seeing how poor storage choices can accelerate the erosion of an otherwise restorable automobile.  A perfect example would be this 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton for sale on eBay out of… more»

Well-Preserved ’63 Corvette – Stored for 45 Years!

Fourty-five years in a barn has rarely treated a valuable classic so kindly as this 1963 Corvette convertible. A reader suggested we highlight the incredible barn find story of this little red Corvette originally told here on superchevy.com. As… more»

Swap Meet Cruiser: 1954 Simplex Servi-Cycle

Lightweight and compact with awesome looks, this Simplex Servi-Cycle is nice survivor that would be a perfect cruiser for those big swap meets you go to each year! Easy on gas, and easy to pick up and put into… more»