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The Real Salt Life: 1932 Model B Ford Salt Flats Racer

The great thing about hot rodding is that it can take many forms.  From show winning customs to 200+mph race cars, the spectrum is almost infinite.  One of the most exciting, and definitely the fastest, are the hot rods… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Performing a total restoration on a classic car takes longer than a mere weekend. In the case of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, that process stretched out over six years. It has been worth the wait because this classic… more»

Parts? Yard Art? Rat Rod? 1964 Divco Milk Truck

Or how about using it as a storage unit? I had an uncle who had an old truck similar to this that he used as a “parked storage shed” at his summer place on the Piankatank River in Virginia…. more»

29k Original Miles?: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

In reading the seller’s description, the song “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder popped into my head. While it’s not my favorite song by either of these legendary musicians, the ’56 Thunderbird is my favorite year… more»

Aluminum Block V8: 1962 Buick Special

After the introduction of the Chevy Corvair in 1960, other General Motors divisions would get into the compact game as well. Pontiac had the Tempest, Oldsmobile the F-85, and Buick the Special, all based on the new unibody Y… more»

Pony In Distress: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I

We feature a lot of Ford Mustangs here on Barn Finds, and with the length of time the car has been in production and all the changes it’s gone through over the years, there’s a wide and diverse fan… more»

Hardtop Wagon! 1964 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was Chrysler’s most luxurious car, excluding the Imperial which was sometimes marketed as a Chrysler and sometimes not. 4-door hardtops were a common New Yorker body style, but lesser seen were the pillarless station wagons, which… more»

Houseboat/RV Combo! 1972 SeaCamper

Why not combine the best features of a houseboat and a small RV into a single unit that can also cruise comfortably on the water? That’s exactly what the creators of the SeaCamper did in the early 1970s. There’s… more»

425 Toronado V8! 1969 Oldsmobile 442

So many of the vintage and otherwise cool cars that we run across here at Barn Finds are light on details. This one is the exception as the seller provides an extensive detailing of this automobile which he/she has… more»

Only 20,452 Miles! 1978 Dodge Magnum XE

I’m old enough that I remember being fascinated with the new 1978 Dodge Magnum’s headlights when they were first in dealerships. As a fan of early E-Types and GT40s, I didn’t understand why all cars didn’t have sleek, clear… more»

Factory Air: 1956 Continental Mark II

When I saw the listing for this 1956 Continental Mark II, it made me wonder whether there are any manufacturers that haven’t produced a “halo” model. Okay, maybe Trabant is a candidate, but the list will be short. The… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

While it isn’t perfect, this 1965 Corvette Coupe has plenty to offer a new owner. It presents well as a driver-grade classic, although lifting it to a higher level would not be complicated or expensive. Its upgraded drivetrain configuration… more»

Good Enuff As Is: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 5 Window Pickup

To refresh its designs after World War II, General Motors introduced the “Advanced Design” trucks. The new style’s first year was 1947 and marked quite a departure from earlier models: the windshield wiper was now inside the cowl, headlights… more»

Turnkey Restomod: 1949 Chevrolet 5-Window Pickup

There’s nothing like undertaking a project build, although that scenario isn’t always viable. Those in that position can face a situation where their classic ownership dream goes unfulfilled. Alternatively, they can hand over their cash for a completed vehicle… more»

Summer Daily: 1961 Volkswagen Berry Mini T

The VW Beetle has proved to be a very flexible tool in the kit car builders toolbox. They can be used to create GT40 replicas, batmobile replicas – or anything which takes your fancy due to the simple nature… more»

Parked Two Decades: 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon

A period Ford advertisement said that the 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon was “Bigger and stronger to help you save in comfort.” I’m not quite sure what that meant and I don’t even know if Ford knew what this car… more»

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