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Midas Package Survivor: 1980 International Scout

Occasionally, we profile vehicles that blow my mind as to why someone would sell. This Midas-package equipped 1980 International Scout looks like one of those unrepeatable finds that won’t pop up again in one’s lifetime. Still, if the seller… more»

Straight Six: 1971 Chevrolet C-10

Having lived in the Midwest for the last four years, seeing C-10s of this vintage still in use is quite common. I’ve grown to love these trucks, and everyone I know that owns one loves it! They are very… more»

Big Risks And Big Rewards: 1941 Buick Super Convertible

One of the concerns that is frequently discussed here on Barn Finds is “being able to get out” of a vehicle.  This means that when you add up the initial price, parts, and labor, will you have a car… more»

Project B-Body: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

Mopar projects can often be some of the most daunting projects out there due largely to their tendency to rust as well as the high cost of parts. This 1968 Road Runner is certainly a project suffering from “typical”… more»

Ohio Rustacuda! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project

Often the cry of “Too far gone!” comes from the man or woman with a perfect car in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda located in Bainbridge, Ohio has been parked since 1984, perhaps behind a garage or barn,… more»

Cavalry Transport: 1940 GMC AFKX-502

When people say they don’t build’em like they use to, if they are talking about this GMC truck, they are right! They really don’t build trucks quite like this one anymore. It’s a military issue cab over 4×4 that… more»

Needs To Be Restored: 1957 Corvette Fuelie

If only cars could talk! Just imagine the stories this ’57 Corvette fuelie would have to tell. Sadly, it can’t talk and chances are we will never know it’s full story. What we do know is that it started… more»

Green Giant: 1969 Mercury Colony Park Wagon

Many wagons of the 1950’s and 1960’s offered great looks comparable to the coupes and sedans of the same make. As time progressed the wagons got a bit bigger and cheesier, somehow making them as cool as ever. Very… more»

Knoxville’s Cabin Fever Car Show Part Two: The Customs

If you have read the previous post on the Cabin Fever Car Show in Knoxville, Tennessee, then you will really love this one.  In this installment, we will focus on some of the custom cars in the show.  A… more»

Ron’s Ronco: 1965 Chevrolet C20 Camper

Vintage campers and other unique recreational vehicles have been increasing in popularity lately, and this 1965 C20 Ronco Camper is sure to find a home with someone looking to travel with that fun extra touch! Despite needing a good… more»

Chicago Delivery: 1953 Chevrolet Panel Truck

Old utility or work based vehicles are always a neat find, but it is really cool when you can find one with history and a connection to a community. Connected to the Chicago Illinois based “Wagner’s Bakery”  this 1953… more»

Only 27 Built: 1976 TriVette

When I first looked at the photos of this unusual find sent in by Pete B, it felt like my eyes were going cross. Once they stopped freaking out, I started to think that perhaps the photos were messed… more»

Staying Warm At Knoxville’s Cabin Fever Car Show

With temperatures in the teens, and snow on their trailers, over 200 brave car lovers brought their prized vehicles to the 34th annual Cabin Fever Car Show at the Knoxville Expo Center this past weekend.  Long a tradition in… more»

Junkyard Find: 1999 Ford Contour SVT

While perusing one of our local junkyards the other day, something strange caught our eye. The alloy rims and body kit told us that this wasn’t just any old Ford . Closer inspection revealed that this humble Contour had… more»

Roadside Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

While out doing errands the other day, I spotted this nice ’66 Mustang sitting in a grocery store parking lot. It’s not perfect, but looks like it could be a fund driver. It’s powered by the base 289 V8… more»

396 And A 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air

It’s easy to think of Chevrolet’s Bel Air as a sensible and comfortable cruiser, but the reality is they could actually be performance machines. Well, at least depending on how they were optioned. In the late ’60s, Chevy restyled… more»