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Amazing Survivor: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup

It is a harsh reality that most classic Pickups spent their lives as workhorses. They justified their existence by carting loads that left their share of scars and bruises. Occasionally, an exception to that rule appears, which seems to… more»

15k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Cars like this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe invariably divide opinions. It features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and its presentation is hard to fault. However, its paint shade may not be original, and the recent significant mechanical upgrades… more»

1978 Plymouth Volare Street Kit Car A43

Muscle cars, old school, straight-line, go-fast muscle cars made up until the early-1970s have been gone for five decades now – since the last time we landed on the moon. That’s hard to wrap your mind around, isn’t it?… more»

Genuine Prototype Mustang That Was Henry Ford II’s Daily Driver!

Many readers will have heard of Tom Cotter, often referred to as The Barn Find Hunter. Tom spends his time scouring the country for rare and collectible cars squirreled away in barns and sheds. The latest episode of his… more»

45k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Tidy survivors always generate interest in the classic community and can provide insight into the thinking of the original owner. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. It has a fascinating selection of options and a genuine… more»

Business Billboard: 1958 Ford F-100 Panel Truck

If you want to get attention for your business, having a rolling billboard in the form of a classic vehicle is hard to beat. There is plenty of room for advertising when you have a large surface area like… more»

Right-Hand-Drive: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe

Choosing a first project car can be challenging. There are many factors an enthusiast must balance in the process. These include the buyer’s skill level, the purchase price, available workshop space, parts availability and cost, and the suitability of… more»

Rare Back Yard Find! 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

The Barracuda was all-new in 1970 and Plymouth was still heavily committed to building performance-minded cars. The “top dog” was the 426 cubic-Inch V8 with a 4-speed manual transmission. That combination found its way into only 289 ‘Cudas that… more»

This Bud’s for You! 1937 Diamond T

Diamond T was a storied U.S. brand that built commercial and military trucks, although they tinkered for a while producing automobiles, too. From 1905 to 1967, they assembled all sorts of vehicles for a variety of purposes, including the… more»

Driver Quality: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

It’s refreshing to find an old, collectible car that’s not a 100-point, concurs restoration, or a mismatched collection of rusting parts that parades around as an intact classic. Take this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette for example. Owned by the same… more»

Family-Owned 30 Years: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger

Family-owned vehicles are treasured by collectors for a few reasons. For one thing, they tend to have been looked after for many years, with the proverbial passing of the torch between generations who choose to keep a vehicle in… more»

Fresh from the Barn: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro soldiered on in 1974 even though gas prices were on the rise thanks to the then-recent OPEC oil embargo. While buyers were flocking to more efficient cars, folks interested in vehicles like the Camaro held on and… more»

34k Miles! 1980 Ford Thunderbird

1980 saw the beginning of the eighth generation of the Ford Thunderbird, with some big changes introduced that resulted in a smaller car, not an unusual move at the time when automakers were focusing on fuel economy and meeting… more»

Uncut Survivor: 1975 Ford Bronco

We’ve seen our share of First Generations Broncos over the past decade at Barn Finds, with most being riddled with rust or heavily modified. This 1975 model has avoided both issues and is a solid and unmolested classic. It… more»

Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»

Superb 2+2! 1965 Pontiac 421/4-Speed

Hubba-Hubba was my first response upon spying this spectacular 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2! Think about it for a minute, it’s got a big V8 engine, a shift-it-yourself gearbox, a million-dollar smile courtesy of its deep, flaming red paint job,… more»

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