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A Trio of Sharp 1969 Pontiac GTO “Judges”

Though still popular, Pontiac wanted to keep its mid-size muscle car at the top of its game. So, in 1969, they introduced “The Judge” option which included a 400 cubic inch Ram Air V8, Hurst shifter, and a rear… more»

Matching Number Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

There are barn finds and then there are real barn finds, those actually found in a barn, like this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Said to be unmodified and complete with its matching number engine, this Chevy has called Shawsville,… more»

34-year Slumber Ended: 1978 Olds Toronado XS

TJ turned us on to this 1978 Olds Toronado, stored almost long enough to make it middle-aged in people years. That’s 34 years in lockup, for you exacting types. This means it has been slumbering since 1988. Now here… more»

Is This the Fish For You? 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin Fastback

If you’re poking around on eBay and see something unique, it might be that you found this 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin Fastback. With an early couple of bids nudging the car just over $1000, the price is cheap. The… more»

South American Rarity: 1972 Dodge Carryall Conversion

The seller of this 1972 Dodge Carryall Conversion throws out the possibility that it’s the only one of its kind in the United States, and while there’s no concrete evidence offered to back up that idea, he does for… more»

Storage Shed Find: 1962 Chevrolet Monza

Ford, Chrysler, and Chevrolet all rolled out compact cars for the first time in 1960. Ford and Chrysler went the more conventional route, with front-mounted water-cooled engines. However, Chevrolet decided to emulate the VW Beetle which may have started… more»

Customized V8 Ride! 1950 Nash

Nash Motors was around from 1916 to 1954, at which time it acquired Hudson Motor Car to become American Motors. In 1949, they introduced the Airflyte whose design was based upon aerodynamics much like the Chrysler Airflows of the… more»

Heeeere’s Johnny! Ed McMahon’s 1968 Cadillac Limousine

We’ve featured several cars over the years at Barn Finds that have ties to a famous person, and this 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine was once the very land yacht that Ed McMahon could be seen proudly riding around… more»

Solid Project: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was one of America’s longest-running automobile nameplates, appearing from 1940 to 1996. It was usually Chrysler’s most luxurious vehicle, excluding the Imperial which sometimes did not carry Chrysler badging. This 1948 New Yorker has been sitting… more»

Packardbaker? Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon

It would be fairly easy to write a few pages just about the Packard and Studebaker merger, an event that took place in 1954 that most auto enthusiasts don’t seem to have a lot of favorable memories of.  Some… more»

Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»

390 Z-Code! 1964 Mercury Park Lane Super Marauder

The Park Lane made its debut in the Mercury showrooms for the 1958 model year, and it filled the bill as a premium offering for the automaker.  The first-generation cars only lasted until 1960, but it was then re-introduced… more»

Iowa Farm Survivor: 1949 Ford F-1 Panel Truck

About the only thing cooler than pickup trucks from the 1950s are their covered cousins, the panel truck, which Ford claimed would “protect your cargo in style.” Here’s a 1949 Ford F-1 panel truck survivor that’s still earning its… more»

Drive or Restore: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer

The Jeep Wagoneer runs hot and cold in the collector car marketplace, with some restored examples pulling surprisingly high numbers while total heaps are almost always designated as parts vehicles if they’re rusty or stripped. There’s not often a… more»

Rare Color Combo: 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10

Two things I love: the early production Dodge Viper RT/10, and the Viper RT/10 in any color other than red over gray. So, needless to say, I like this 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 quite a bit. It’s a low-mileage… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7

While the original Mercury Cougar shared its underpinnings with Ford’s Mustang, the two companies pursued different paths through the 1970s. While it seemed incomprehensible, Mercury hit the sweet spot in 1978, with the Cougar easily outselling the Mustang. Such… more»

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