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Original 454: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab

Tow vehicles. They serve a specific purpose, and sometimes they can be quite agricultural. That’s what makes this 1968 Chevrolet C20 Crew Cab a reasonable proposition. It features a big-block V8 that should provide plenty of towing muscle. It… more»

Dusty 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

When someone ventures down the path of restoring a classic barn find, the first thing that they need to tackle is giving the entire car a good clean. This 1965 Mustang Fastback is no exception because there’s plenty of… more»

Levi’s Edition: 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

If you want to put an iconic vehicle in your garage, it’s hard to go wrong with a classic Cherokee. And if you want it to be a model that will always find a following among fellow square body… more»

Wagon Survivor: 1988 Dodge Aries LE

There are some cars you’re not even remotely surprised to see come out of an elderly driver’s garage in pristine condition. The Dodge Aires wagon is one of those vehicles, as older owners just seemed to gravitate towards a… more»

No Reserve Muscle: 1968 Dodge Charger

For the next owner of this 1968 Dodge Charger, a lot of the hard work has been done. The rust that had developed over the years has all been addressed, and it has a healthy V8 sitting in the… more»

Garage Find: 1917 Willys-Overland Tourer

Yesterday, we covered a 1935 Pierce-Arrow, and a lot of the so-far discussion has centered around diminishing interest, as well as the future outlook, for preserving pre-war automobiles. Today, we’re going to wind it back even further and examine… more»

Amazing 14k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6!!!

Finding a beautifully restored classic car is one thing, but when a fantastic original survivor like this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 pops up, it is enough to take your breath away. This classic has never received any restoration… more»

Linchero! 1979 Lincoln St. Tropez Pickup

In the world of the half pickup, half car, a market segment Australians call the “Ute”, Ford Motor Company provided one option for 1979, the Ford Ranchero. Ford fans with a desire to upstage their neighbor’s loaded Ranchero had… more»

Sunburnt 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Bidding is surprisingly strong for a sunburnt 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that needs an engine rebuild and the interior restored, but that’s exactly the case with this project grade example. The Camaro was left outside for many years in… more»

Restoration Started: 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer

The Custom Royal was built by Dodge for 1955-59. It was auto maker’s top trim level, above the mid-level Royal and the base level Coronet. Within the series, 2-and 4-door hardtops and convertibles were referred to as “Custom Royal… more»

Driver Quality: 1983 Studebaker Avanti

The Avanti remains an underappreciated classic in my book, especially as it relates to the kind of car you can buy for short money and maintain on a relatively tight budget if need be. The running gear is dirt-cheap… more»

Clean Driver: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

We’ve been lucky in recent times here at Barn Finds to see some excellent older restorations land on our desks. That is the case with this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda. It isn’t perfect, but it presents exceptionally well. It has… more»

Original Paint, Interior: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

The big news at Chevrolet for the 1964 year was the introduction of the new mid-size Chevelle, which turned out to be a big hit. But the full-size Chevies were making noise of their own as the Impala Super… more»

Kansas Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Until recently, this 1967 Camaro had belonged to the same family since new. The seller unearthed it in a Kansas garage. It had occupied that spot for more than 20-years, and it seems to have survived the ordeal well…. more»

Cheap Project: 1967 Ford Mustang

This 1967 Ford Mustang has seen better days. It looks tired, and like so many classics that we see here at Barn Finds, the owner has found himself with too many projects to tackle. Something had to give, and… more»

Older Restoration: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

Buying a classic car that represents an older restoration can be an attractive proposition. If it still presents well, that can be a fair indication that the work was completed to the highest standard. That would appear to be… more»

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