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California 4-Speed: 1982 Ford Econoline Shorty

The disco era was barely hanging on by 1982, having spun (no pun intended) enough polyester pants, silk shirts, and gold chains to keep factories humming for years. Vanning was still a thing, however, and this 1982 Ford Econoline… more»

500-CI V8 Drop-Top! 1973 Cadillac Eldorado

The Cadillac Eldorado would be the second front-wheel-drive automobile introduced by General Motors. In 1966, Oldsmobile rolled out the Toronado and the Eldorado came a year later. The name was already familiar to Cadillac buyers, having been used in… more»

Droptop Driver: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Chevrolet straightened some side body lines on the Impala coupe for 1963, giving the car a somewhat different look and more of a boxy appearance that sort of drew attention to the car’s length, which measured over 17 feet! … more»

Solid Project Candidate: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

When tackling a build involving an American icon, it is hard to go wrong. This is especially true if the classic is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that is rock-solid and features a healthy V8 under the hood. That… more»

Not So Mellow Yellow: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350

Some classic cars possess subtle good looks, while others are as “in your face” as possible. This 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350 fits neatly into the second category, with the company offering it in a single paint shade. It wasn’t… more»

Roof Not Jumped On! 1950 Nash Ambassador

Looking like it has taken a trip to the sandblaster, this 1950 Nash Ambassador is wearing some pretty peculiar patina. It’s especially noteworthy when spread across this Nash’s very distinctive streamlined, Airflyte shape. The seller makes a big deal… more»

Chicken Coop Find: 2005 Viper Aircraft ViperJet

We’ve seen a few aviation-themed classics over more than a decade at Barn Finds, including a few kit projects. However, this 2005 Viper Aircrafts ViperJet stands out from the crowd. As the name suggests, this aircraft ditches the concept… more»

A Traveling Travelall: 1958 International A110

The “Lumberer” is how I’d refer to this early SUV from International. It’s big, heavy, and clunky looking but was an effective all-purpose hauler from that halcyon automotive year of 1958. It is said to have lived its life… more»

1 of 1,447: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

The latter half of the 1970s was a period not known for a lot of memorable U.S. automobiles. Build quality was usually suspect and whatever performance they once had was deterred by tightened emissions controls. And don’t forget that… more»

Supervan Camper: 1966 Ford Econoline

In the world of vintage campers, we know who the dominant players are. The Volkswagen Transporter / Bus / Westfalia is the go-to crowd favorite, and then you have the various Ford E-Series and Dodge B-Series vans that have… more»

Levi Edition: 1978 Jeep J10 Honcho

If this 1978 Jeep Honcho looks familiar, you may have seen it before. We featured this same truck here on Barn Finds in 2018. Back then it was located in West Des Moines, Iowa and now it resides in… more»

Rallye Package: 1974 Dodge Challenger

With nearly 77,000 examples produced during its first year, it’s almost hard to believe that in a handful of short years, Dodge Challenger production would dwindle down to less than 15% of the original number by the first-generation’s swan… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe

I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»

Carport Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This one’s simple math: can you pay the price of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 being auctioned here on eBay, do the needed restoration, and come out ahead? If you think the answer is yes, then hit that bid… more»

Original Throughout: 1978 Mercury Zephyr

What are you going to do with this 1978 Mercury Zephyr four-door? “Collect it” seems like a silly thing to reply, but you know what? Someone’s got to do it as a reminder to future generations that this is… more»

Buried Alive Clone: 1966 Chevrolet Malibu

The popular Chevy Chevelle got its first major restyle in 1966, the car’s third year in production. The Super Sport (SS) 396 would become a series of its own that year. The seller suggests this car is an SS,… more»

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