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No Reserve: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

The 1984 model year was the most successful for Oldsmobile’s Hurst/Olds, with 3,500 buyers choosing to park one in their driveway. This one is a tidy survivor that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. The owner claims that… more»

390/4-Speed! 1968 Ford XL Coupe

Full-size car, full-size power, and a four-speed manual gearbox to boot, what’s not to like? Talk about by-gone times but that’s how things were in the late ’60s. Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, and Plymouth all offered four-speed manual transmissions… more»

From Barn Find To Beauty: 1962 GMC Stepside Update

Way back in 2016, we helped reader Paul N find a new home for his 1962 GMC Stepside. It sold quickly, with a deal begin made just 3 hours after we featured it (you can list your vehicle with… more»

GM V8 Power! 1963 Willys Wagon

Today’s SUV offers drivers a commanding view of the road, a roomy, fully-enclosed cabin for passengers and cargo, sturdy good looks, and capable four-wheel drive. The Willy’s Station Wagon offered these handy features as early as 1949, and this… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1942 Willys Slat Grille Jeep

UPDATE – This Willys popped up back in September of 2020, but apparently didn’t find a new owner, as it’s been relisted. It’s still in Salt Lake City, Utah, but this time the seller has included a few additional… more»

Lance Reventlow’s 1962 Shelby Cobra

Most car guys/gals know what a Shelby Cobra is. Even those that are not consumed with all things automotive know one when they see it. A “Lance Reventlow” owned Cobra? Well, that one’s not ringing a bell. I researched… more»

1-Of-430: 1974 Plymouth Cuda Project

The Plymouth Barracuda launched in 1964, just 17 days before the Ford Mustang. Just as the Mustang was born from the compact Falcon, the Barracuda was a bi-product of the Valiant. It didn’t sell as well by comparison, but… more»

1987 Buick GNX With Only 8.7 Miles!

History is littered with them. By “them, ” I mean people who have bought a new car and hidden it away in the hope that it will become a future classic that will reap a huge reward when it… more»

40k Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The owner of this 1969 Camaro Z28 doesn’t just claim that this is an original survivor, he supplies the documentation that supports this claim. It is a rust-free classic that has avoided the modifications that can impact the potential… more»

Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super

The 1972 Chevrolet C10 offered buyers a whole new world when it came to life behind the wheel of a pickup. While it still executed its role as a workhorse effectively, it brought buyers the opportunity to order their… more»

Former Fuelie? No Reserve 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet got into the fuel injection game between 1957-65, with most set-ups being installed in Corvettes. It was available in the Bel Air in 1957 and the badging on the front fenders suggests this car was ordered with it,… more»

Bullet-Nose Barn Find: 1951 Studebaker Champion

Studebaker’s first new cars after World War II came out in 1947 and received a makeover again in 1950-51. Due to their styling, those latter cars would become known as the “bullet-nose” editions. That makes them some of the… more»

Dandy Delivery: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan

In the early 1960s, buyers could choose one of several FC (forward-control) vans from US manufacturers for their business delivery needs. Sitting basically over the front wheels, it’s a pretty interesting configuration and probably not quite as safe as… more»

1987 Buick Grand National With 27 Genuine Miles!

We’ve seen a few extraordinary examples of the 1987 Buick Grand National over the years here at Barn Finds, but this car has to be up there with the best of them. What you are looking at here is… more»

Dad-Owned Since New: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

Selling a family heirloom doesn’t come easy, but when it’s been in the inner circle for more than 50 years, it must be even more difficult. Such is the case with this Chevelle SS 396, which has traveled just… more»

Sharp Older Restoration: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

Plymouth wanted to inject some excitement into their Valiant compact and pulled the trigger on the Duster fastback for 1970. It was an immediate hit, including the performance edition with a 340 V8 under the hood. This one was… more»

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