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Two Owner Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

A known ownership history is desirable with any classic, and this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon ticks that box. The seller is the car’s second owner, purchasing it from the original owner after it had spent over twenty years buried… more»

Rare Crew Cab: 1970 Dodge Power Wagon

One of the more intriguing segments of collector vehicles are old-school pickup trucks with four full doors. Sure, these days we take it for granted that every full-size truck should have room for a small family inside, but that… more»

Recent Repaint: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood

The Chevrolet Corvair was a walk on the wild side for GM. For one thing, its engine hung out in back, the way back. For another, it was air-cooled. The car had a monocoque body, and independent suspension at… more»

Rare Combo: 1984 Ford E-Series Half-Ton 351 CID V8 4×4

Here on eBay in a no reserve auction is a well-optioned half-ton 1984 Ford Econoline, bid to $6585 and located in Moreno Valley, California. While the Econoline was produced by the millions, this one is a cut above, with… more»

Swan Song: 1957 Nash Ambassador (1 of 608)

Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson Motor Car merged in 1954 to form American Motors and the former brands would remain in play through the 1957 model year. Before the merger and for two decades afterward the Ambassador would serve as the… more»

Fabulous Fairlane 500: 1958 Ford Club Sedan

You know, I think the 1958 Ford gets short shrift. The ’58 Chevrolet has a devoted following today, but it didn’t for years as it was considered overwrought and too often compared to its predecessor, the ’57. And, well… more»

Original Paint: 1974 Jeep CJ5

I can only recall driving a Jeep CJ5 once. It was in a former U.K. colony where you drive on the left side of the road and I was commandeering a left-hand drive Jeep. I wasn’t concerned about tipping… more»

Original Paint: 350-Powered 1957 Chevrolet 210

Lately, we’re seeing a flurry of “Tri-Five” Chevies popping up here on Barn Finds. Perhaps it’s the time of year, you know “Spring is in the Air” and all that! This ’57 210 2-door sedan could be considered a… more»

The Other Nomad: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari

In 1955, General Motors came out with the “Sport Wagon” based on a 1954 Corvette show car. Most remember it as the 1955-57 Chevrolet Nomad, but Pontiac had a version they called the Safari. Both wagons were built for… more»

Barn Finds At The Amelia Island Concours

While the Amelia Island Concours is a few weeks past its expiration date, it’s still worth revisiting the cars that came home as the big winners in the 2024 running of this annual event. The Amelia has undergone a… more»

One-Owner Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO

To many, the 1960s Pontiac GTO was THE muscle car movement. From obscurity in 1964, the car quickly broke GM sales expectations and became a separate series in 1966. After a styling refresh that year, the 1967 models were… more»

Numbers-Matching V8: 1955 Chevrolet 210

The 1955 model year was a big one for Chevrolet. They would redesign their cars and consumer demand resulted in sales of more than 4.5 million units in three years. And, Chevy’s first V8 since 1918 would be introduced,… more»

Rare Survivor: 1979 Chrysler 300

Chrysler Corporation was almost down for the count in 1979. There are many reasons for their financial dismay, but the real story is what they did to combat their troubles. Besides developing new front-wheel drive compacts such as the… more»

1965 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed Project

I will freely admit to not being a Corvette enthusiast, but for some reason, I am digging this Sting Ray convertible that’s equipped with the desirable manual transmission and a factory hard top. The seller notes it is a… more»

Former Police Car: 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury

A lot of us in the Barn Finds family of readers and writers are big fans of police vehicles. Not as in being cuffed and riding in the backseat, but as in collecting them, showing them, and their often… more»

Classic Winnebago Camper For Only $500!

Winnebago Industries has been around since 1958 and is likely the market leader in recreational vehicles (or at least that’s my perception). The hobby took off in the 1970s, when the seller’s RV was built. We don’t know the… more»