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Worthy Project? 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Oldsmobile expanded its relationship with Hurst Performance following the success of the 4-4-2. For nine model years stretched between 1968 and 1984, the Hurst/Olds was born. Based on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, the 1975 Hurst/Olds saw a production of… more»

Sunliner Convertible: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500

Named after the Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1955 to 1970. Initially the top-line model, it would take a back seat to the Galaxie in the 1960s. The cars… more»

Jet Board! 1983 SurfJet Freestyle 236SS

Having grown up in Wyoming, surfing wasn’t exactly something one could do easily, but I sure thought it sounded like fun! Well, it seems someone else felt my pain and came up with this wonderful contraption that let you… more»

1970s Retro Look? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1965 model year signaled the mid-way point for the second generation of the Chevy Corvette, which ran between 1963-67. Changes were few to the cars as designers were already aiming at the next generation coming in 1968, one… more»

Hollywood Hardtop! 1956 Hudson Hornet

We could refer to this car as an H cubed! Most have heard of a Hudson Hornet but a “Hollywood” model designation is a new one on me. Besides the fact that this Hudson is a 1956 model, it… more»

Three On The Tree? 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

Oldsmobile had many bases covered in 1963. From the top drawer Ninety-Eight through to the sporty Starfire coupe, the one constant was Oldsmobile’s mid-luxury stance within the GM hierarchy. And while a Dynamic 88 was not in the same… more»

Cheap Hauler: 1988 Dodge Aries Wagon

We have seen a few K-car wagons here on Barn Finds over the years and they may seem like throwaway cars but they’re always interesting to see. The seller has this 1988 Dodge Aries wagon posted here on craigslist… more»

1 Of 774: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T

The Dodge Spirit was a mid-size car (by today’s standards) that was considered a replacement for the K-Car (aka Aries and the Plymouth Reliant). It was produced between 1989=95 with assemblies in both the U.S. and Mexico. The cars… more»

South American Rarity: 1976 Ford Dentside Carryall

UPDATE 04/04/2022: It’s funny how some vehicles are instantly recognizable when they land on our desks, and that is the case with this 1976 Ford B-100 Carryall. It first appeared on our pages back in November of 2021, and… more»

Estate Find: 1992 Cadillac Eldorado

It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that 1992 was three solid decades ago already. That’s older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers I would guess and for the rest of us, we… more»

383 V8 4-speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth, a lower-priced muscle car with plenty of punch. It was overshadowed in terms of sales compared to its corporate companion and saw only four years of… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe 3-Window Coupe

I always hesitate to describe any classic car as perfect because I possess a single pair of eyes that can occasionally miss the smaller details. Therefore, it will be interesting to gauge reader feedback on this 1932 Ford Model… more»

Elegant Survivor: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia

Yes, I used the word elegant in relation to a Ford Granada. Sure, a Mercury Monarch could be considered more elegant and a Lincoln Versailles, even more. A Mercedes-Benz, which was the basis for a few advertisements, even more… more»

Ready To Roll: 1939 Chevrolet Master ½-Ton Pickup

Regular readers will look at this 1939 Chevrolet Master ½-Ton Pickup and recognize why I find it so appealing. The seller has returned this classic to a roadworthy state and only made changes to ensure that it is safe… more»

Restore or Rod? 1931 Ford Model A

Sitting in this garage is a 1931 Ford Model A that offers its next owner a world of possibilities. It is a complete and original classic that recently emerged from a barn after three decades in isolation. It would… more»

One Family Roller: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Personal luxury cars were hot property in the late 1960s and Chevrolet got into the mix in 1970 with its Monte Carlo. Part Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix initially, the car would have a long run at GM,… more»

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