The Speedster was the successor of the 1953-54 Starliner and the forerunner of the 1956 Hawk (series) which would run in some fashion through 1964. Based on the President’s hardtop, the ’55 Speedster was a one-year-wonder and only saw… more»
American Classic Cars
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Out of Long-Term Storage: 1940 Graham Hollywood
By the late 1930s, The Hupp Motor Car Company was fighting for its life after more than a decade of declining market share. In what can, in retrospect, be seen as an act of desperation, the company purchased the… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
39k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet G20 Van
One of the bigger changes we’ve seen in vehicle usage over the years is how businesses used to see a clean van or truck as much of a marketing tool as a utilitarian appliance. The G20 series of vans… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Wildcat 310 V8! 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible
In 1964, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile compacts were all promoted to mid-size status to be on par with Chevy’s new Chevelle. The Special/Skylark was Buick’s entry into that space. While a V6 engine was standard, buyers could opt for… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
442 Clone: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The most often cloned muscle car in the General Motors fold is probably the 1969-72 Chevelle SS 396. But others pop up from time to time, like this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It wears 442 badging (or 4-4-2 if you… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco Half-Cab Pickup
We are no strangers to First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, which is unsurprising considering the model’s ongoing popularity. However, we see fewer of the Half-Cab Pickup variant, which is understandable due to the low initial production total…. more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Field Find: Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car
Does the location of a project car ever stir you to want to rescue it solely for the story of how you found it? To me, that is a portion of what makes every barn find so captivating: where… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy. Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers. This, from a writer’s… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 302: 1968 Ford Mustang
We’ve recently seen some wonderful discoveries cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Mustang is a perfect example of that trend. The seller located it languishing in a barn. They revived this classic and returned it to… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked in The ’70s: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
I have been involved in the classic scene longer than I probably care to admit, and certain cars have remained a constant throughout those decades. One of the more obvious is the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Many enthusiasts believe… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
389 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac GTO
There are many reasons why someone will spend their hard-earned cash on a classic car. Some will be ignited by passion, while others will be drawn by investment potential. The latter is a more risky approach because the market… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1967 Dodge Charger
The First Generation Dodge Charger was the company’s high-performance model, although its interior offered buyers luxury touches unavailable in its logical competition. Dodge would adopt a more mainstream approach with subsequent models, but enthusiasts highly prize these early examples…. more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cruisin’ Wagon Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Launched in 1964, the Chevelle would be Chevrolet’s mid-size product for many years to come. Styling was refreshed in 1967, so the Chevelles could be identified from the year before by noticeable headlight and taillight changes. The Malibu was… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Former Barrett-Jackson Restomod: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
In the 1960s, the GT was a high-performance version of the hot new Ford Mustang. It came with a 289 cubic inch V8 that produced 225 hp and had unique styling cues like grille-mounted fog lights. This 1966 GT… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid Scout: 1979 International Scout II W/ 345 V8
It’s amazing to see 45-year-old sheet metal this solid, in fact, the seller says this 1979 International Scout II has no body rust at all. They’re talking about rust-through, of course, not surface rust. That’s what living in Southern… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Ex-Air Force Academy Truck: 1963 Dodge D-100
Reportedly an ex-Air Force Academy truck, this 1963 Dodge D-100 Sweptline pickup with topper, cap, or shell – depending on what region a person is from – looks like a perfect pickup for just about anything a non-commercial user… more»
