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350 V8 Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans

This 1971 Pontiac LeMans had been a daily driver for many years. The plan was to eventually restore the car, but mechanical issues developed, and the automobile has been sidelined for the past eight years (and maybe outside). Some… more»

Understated Luxury: 1956 Continental Mark II

In contrast to the fireworks emanating from the studios of Virgil Exner over at Chrysler and Harley Earl at GM, Ford organized its Continental division in 1952 to produce an understated but exclusive car for a well-heeled few. The… more»

New Interior and More! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

When it comes time to downsize, the hardest part may often be parting with vintage automobiles. That’s the situation facing the seller of this 1968 Chevy Camaro Convertible. It looks in great shape and has quite a few new… more»

Keep The Original Engine? 1976 AMC Gremlin

The seller refers to this 1976 AMC Gremlin as a pretty high-option car, and that doesn’t include all of the go-fast accessories, which may or may not actually make this Gremlin go any faster, but it sure makes it… more»

Hot Rod Project: 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe

There are certain years of prewar Ford production that attract hot rod builders like flies to a picnic.  1932, 1934, 1936, and 1940 are all banner years for Fords, and within those years, coupes and roadsters reign supreme.  For… more»

One-Year-Only 1960 Dodge Matador Project

Whenever the name Matador is used in automotive terminology, I typically think of the AMC cars from the seventies, specifically those oddly-shaped but loveable 2-door coupes from the second generation.  However, more than a decade before the American Motors… more»

Numbers-Matching Driver: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The present-day Chevrolet Corvette has evolved into a high-tech, mid-engine modern marvel, and it’s easy to understand why they continue to be sought after by drivers seeking a blistering level of performance.  However, it’s sometimes equally fun to go… more»

Supercharged Sedan: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi

When it comes to automobiles, it doesn’t take much to be remembered for one or two details that otherwise overshadow a wholly decent platform. That was certainly the case with the 1990s-era Pontiac Bonneville, which was a competent, comfortable… more»

Rare 4-Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT

Classics from The Malaise Era spent years in the automotive wilderness, and enthusiasts focused on earlier or later cars that offered improved performance. However, times have changed, and a new generation of buyers recognizes them as an affordable entry… more»

Open to Trades: 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

It is no secret that we are all big fans of Cadillacs here at Barn Finds.  While our usual write-ups center around Cadillacs made in the sixties and seventies, every once in a while, we get the treat of… more»

58k Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

This 1987 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed is a genuine survivor. Ignore the wheels because they are the only change to a vehicle that could be preserved or treated to a cosmetic restoration. We always appreciate input from our readers…. more»

Recently Restored: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

What price perfection? That is the question posed by this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. The seller recently completed its rotisserie restoration, which resulted in a classic in as-new condition. However, they had a decent headstart on the build because… more»

58k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car

This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car has graced our streets for forty-five years but has only accumulated 58,000 miles during that time. That equates to under 1,300 miles per year, and it spends its downtime safely squirreled away in… more»

Rebuilt 440 V8: Beautiful 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge got into the “pony car” game in 1970, the last of the major auto manufacturers to join the party. The vehicle used an all-new E-body platform that would also benefit the Plymouth Barracuda. The R/T was the big-block… more»

Highly Original with 32k Miles: 1952 Plymouth Cambridge Club Coupe

Okay all you fans of highly original, low mileage, unmolested time capsule cars with great patina, here’s a 1952 Plymouth Cambridge Club Coupe for your consideration. The seller uses all-caps and exclamation points to let prospective buyers know that… more»

BF Auction: 1932 Buick Series 50 Sedan

UPDATE: We spoke with the seller, who confirmed that they have a title for the car and provided us with a photo of it, so we are relisting it for them. Be sure to take another look and cast… more»

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