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Update: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback

UPDATE – This 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback is for sale again a little over a year since it was featured here on Barn Finds, with quite a bump in the asking price. It can be found here on… more»

Barn Collapse Find: 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Sedan

Even Captain Obvious knows that we love barn finds here at Barn Finds.  However, we do have some preferences.  Looking at the picture above, we wish that this barn find hadn’t been found under the barn.  It seems that… more»

Award Winner! 1942 Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe

If you didn’t buy a new car in 1942, you had to wait until 1946. That’s because of World War II and the need for U.S. automakers to focus on producing equipment needed by the military, not John Q…. more»

BF Auction: 1968 Ford F-100

UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos. One of the challenges potential buyers face when searching for a classic Pickup is locating a genuine survivor ready to provide immediate enjoyment. Many require significant work, but that isn’t the… more»

So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon

You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds.  After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved.  You can almost count on a car… more»

Fuel Injected! 1962 Dodge Lancer 770

Here’s a Dodge that I forgot about, a 1962 Lancer. It was a compact that competed with and was similar to, Plymouth’s Valiant. I knew this class of Dodge as the “Dart” but the Lancer moniker preceded it. What… more»

Only Two Owners: 1975 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab

Though Ford’s series of light-duty pickup trucks, the F-Series, had been around since 1948, the F-100 was upgraded to the F-150 in 1975. That increased the basic truck’s payload capacity and the F-150 has dominated industry truck sales ever… more»

Genuine Winters ZL-1: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Some classics possess the “wow” factor courtesy of exceptional preservation or a meticulous restoration, while others achieve it by virtue of their mechanical specifications. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably into the second category because its engine bay houses… more»

Put An LS In It Part II: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Like the famous background cry of “Play All Night” as heard on the Allman Brothers Band’s 1971 recording “At Fillmore East”, we still get suggestions of “Put an LS in it” anytime the question of a needed re-engine rears… more»

Recently Restored: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup

With classic Pickups remaining a hot ticket in the market, it is common for the right vehicle to attract considerable attention. That makes this freshly restored 1972 Chevrolet K10 an interesting proposition. Following an unsuccessful auction, it was recently… more»

Barn Find Fifties Custom: 1940 Ford Convertible

The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend in Pomona, California.  This amazing exhibition of around 500 hot rods and custom vehicles has been wowing fans of beautiful automobiles since 1950 in the heart of West Coast hot rod… more»

Yellowstone Park Bus: 1924 White 15-45 Touring

Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, covers parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Much of its growth and success tracks with the advent of the automobile, which led to more visitors. Touring buses became popular in the early 20th… more»

Stored For Years: 16K Mile 1977 Chevrolet Vega

“No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing, you’ll have fun with a Vega. Because Vegas are just plain sporty, spunky, tough exciting cars. They give you the time of your life for a lot of years.” So… more»

Highly-Original Beige Beauty: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

“Remember, they are only original once.” That’s how the seller of this impressive Jeep ends his sales pitch. Sure, it’s a cliche, but to car nerds like me who love original, unmolested survivors, it’s a comment that won’t make me… more»

Acres of Studebaker Cars, Trucks, and Parts

If you drive up to Sonora, California, you’ll find a graveyard of nothing but Studebakers, largely from the 1950s and 1960s. The owner’s father began a love affair with the vehicles in 1959 and – since then – more… more»

Supercharged 289 V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The mid-’50s were a tumultuous time for Studebaker. It had employed deceptive terms to merge with Packard in 1954, an endeavor that shortly led to Packard’s complete demise without aiding Studebaker at all. While bad behavior from the C-suite… more»

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