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Short Bed Survivor: 1984 Chevrolet 4WD Pickup

Square body pickups are all the range and prices are soaring. It is hard to find a good 4WD example in these trucks that is not rusty or too pricey. A 1987 GMC 4×4 Short Bed recently sold in… more»

Low Mile Limited: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Fila Edition

In order to promote enhancements made to the 9th generation of the Thunderbird, Ford came out with a special edition for 1985. They forged a partnership with the Fila clothing brand to prepare a top-of-the-line T-Bird with white leather… more»

Two Story Conversion: 1962 Chevrolet Bus R/V

One of the more fascinating design decisions to come out of the 1970s is the integration of a van body into the roof of an old school bus to create a more open-air experience in a homemade RV. It… more»

Given A Swirly? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

It seems strange to purposefully scratch up a stainless steel finish, but that’s just what one owner did to his DeLorean DMC-12 way back when. Of course, there was a good reason for this, as the owner had previously… more»

Sport Custom: 1970 Ford F-250 4×4

It wasn’t too many years ago when a truck like this would be a fairly affordable project for someone. Since then, most trucks from this era have jumped in price. This 1970 Ford is a 3/4-ton 4×4 and can… more»

Buried Alive! $2,500 1967 Ford Mustang

The wildly popular Mustang got its first restyle in 1967 after selling nearly 1.3 million copies the 2½ years prior. “Only” 472,000 units were built for ’67, including this standard 2-door coupe equipped with an inline-six engine and an… more»

Carroll’s 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake Up For Auction!

I know, this isn’t exactly a barn find, but it’s such an incredible car that we just had to feature it! You see, this Cobra isn’t just a rare competition model, it’s a Super Snake and it happened to… more»

Parked 40 Years! 1968 Dodge Polara Convertible

From 1965 to 1970, the Polara would have the distinction of being the only full-size Dodge convertible available in the U.S. This ’68 edition has only had one owner and was parked for 40 years for reasons unknown. The… more»

Reunited! 1957 Chevrolet Finds Previous Owner

Many Barnfinds readers lament “the one that got away,” usually decades after selling a car that held sentimental value or appreciated immensely after they sold it. This 1957 Chevrolet coupe in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada caught the eye of Adam… more»

Original Boss 302: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

Compared to its cousin, the Mustang Boss 302, the Cougar Eliminator Boss 302 is a vehicle that has managed to fly under the radar. This is easy to understand because the production numbers were extremely low. That also means… more»

Muscle Wagon:1968 Ford Country Sedan

It’s funny how we find that older members of past generations didn’t have an aversion to owning daily drivers with a bit of power under their right foot. That is the story with this 1968 Ford Country Sedan. The… more»

Rolling Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

This is one of those cars that you have to wonder what once was and what could be again. The seller tells us this auto once had a 318 cubic inch V8 in it, which makes it a standard… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Station wagons have become a pretty regular topic here on Barn Finds. Generally, they are full-size E-segment models from GM, Ford, and ChryCo. Today, we’ll notch it down a level to intermediates, in particular a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu… more»

Luxury Hauler: 1987 Ford E350 Cabriolet

Tow vehicles come in many shapes and sizes, and most of them tend to be quite utilitarian by design. However, the occasional exception to that rule will appear on the market, and that is what we find with this… more»

Original 1940 Indian With Fresh Inline-Four!

If anyone ever had any doubts about the desirability of vintage motorcycles, a few of the classic Harley-Davidsons that we have featured in recent times here at Barn Finds should provide a graphic insight into this desirability. However, if… more»

1 of 12 Left? 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible

The Firesweep was DeSoto’s entry level model from 1957-59 during Chrysler’s “Forward Look” years. What a bodacious era the late 1950s were for automotive design as almost every car maker went to one styling extreme or another. This ’58… more»

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