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Field Find Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda tried to come out of the Ford Mustang’s shadows when it was given a new E-body platform in 1970. Its roots to the Valiant compact were finally gone, and sales jumped by 50% in the first… more»

BF Auction: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

We’ve seen some pretty incredible transformations here on Barn Finds, but this 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT is one of the more impressive ones we’ve seen in a while. It looks great in the photo above, but take a… more»

20k Mile Survivor: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880

As American Motors began to move away from the Rambler nameplate (its final hurrah was in 1969), the 1966 Ambassadors were labeled as AMC. The cars had been heavily restyled in 1965 and now rode on a longer wheelbase… more»

1 of 1,771 Ragtops: 1968 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite became Plymouth’s top-tier mid-size car in 1965 when the B-bodies officially became designated as intermediates. It was a popular seller into the 1970s, though convertibles were never particularly hot (they only built 1,771 copies in 1968). This… more»

Resuscitation Required: 1960 Cadillac Ambulance

One common denominator that those who enjoy restoring cars sometimes share is that many are after the same makes and models of classics to take on as projects.  However, a few seek the unusual, desiring to bring vehicles back… more»

13k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Granada

I typically wouldn’t give a 1978 Ford Granada more than a passing glance. It won’t find its way to the top of a list of the world’s most desirable classics, and many Granadas from this era long ago made… more»

One Family Owned: 1961 Mercury Monterey

This 1961 Mercury Monterey has so many positive attributes that it is impossible to identify a single one as most important. It has spent its life in a favorable climate, leaving it rust-free. The Mercury has been part of… more»

Proverbial Hen’s Tooth: 1939 Dodge Hayes Coupe

One of the fun things about studying automotive history is coming to the realization that there are still a lot of stories you haven’t heard about.  In 1939, the Chrysler Corporation managed to upset their Chrysler, DeSoto, and Dodge… more»

24k Original Miles: Stunning 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

If this 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan is all the seller claims, it is an extraordinary classic. It presents superbly and is said to be a true survivor, with a genuine 24,350 miles on its odometer. It is a… more»

Beautiful Breezeway: 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom

What caught my attention about this 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom, with its “Breezeway” rear window, is that it’s a two-door hardtop; every Breezeway-equipped Merc I can recall encountering was a four-door. No, this two-door subject isn’t rare, it just… more»

Beefy 430 MEL V8: 1960 Ford Thunderbird

After a three-year run as a 2-seat personal luxury car, the Ford Thunderbird gained a back seat in 1958, along with a bigger footprint. These cars, made from 1958 to 1960, would be known as the “Square Birds” and… more»

V8 Daily Driver: 1967 Dodge Dart

Dodge entered the compact market in 1961 with the Lancer, a variant of the quirky Plymouth Valiant. It wasn’t very successful, so the car was redesigned and given the Dart name, where it flourished through 1976. A redesign came… more»

BF Classified: 1952 International L-120 Flatbed

Said to originally be from South Carolina, this 1952 International L-120 Flatbed has no rust-through, just some normal surface rust, according to the seller. It has a few scars here and there, but for a truck to be 73… more»

Baby Bruiser: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4

When the captive import pickups started showing up to do battle with the Toyota Hilux, it was a glorious time to be shopping for a light-duty rig. You had numerous options for a compact pickup that was hardly limited… more»

BF Auction: Chevrolet 302ci Small-Block V8

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this engine, so be sure to take another look! One of the greatest challenges faced by some enthusiasts during a project build is selecting something appropriate to slot into their classic’s engine bay…. more»

Rare Muscle Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Considering what a mundane period the mid-seventies was in the domestic auto industry, it’s almost hard to believe a car like the Pontiac Can Am even existed, and it just barely did.  Introduced midway through the 1977 cycle, the… more»