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1978 Ford Pinto Wagon With Only 28K Miles!

It’s hard to argue with a red 1978 Ford Pinto wagon for an eye-catching ride in today’s sea of silver, black, white, and gray SUVs. Even the later cars such as this one in the post-bumper-regulation era are so… more»

Todd’s Rods! What’s in the Garage?

Before reading on, take your best guess to identify each of the vehicles visible here! For my 1000th Barnfinds post (and after multiple requests) I’m sharing a glimpse of the current fleet here on Fitch Mountain aka Todd’s Island… more»

Rare Color Combo: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad underwent a comprehensive restoration back in 2014, and it wears what is claimed to be a rare color combination. It has graced the cover of “South Mississippi Living” magazine and is being offered… more»

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT

This 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT has spent its life in the Rocky Mountains, and it appears that it has served its owners well. With a healthy V8 under the hood, a tow hitch, and a camper cap, this… more»

289/3 Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

We see some interesting project cars here at Barn Finds, and with some of them, the backstory can be just as interesting as the car itself. That is the case with this 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback. It wears its… more»

Pennsylvania Barn Finds: 1956 Buick Super Sedan

This 1956 Buick Super is a sad and sorry sight. It was driven into this barn more than 40-years-ago, and it hasn’t moved since. It has accumulated a significant layer of dust, and it is crying out for a… more»

Farm Find: 1980 Ford CL-9000

This would be a hard vehicle to sneak past your spouse and hide in a corner of the garage, not that any of us have done such a thing. We don’t see a lot of big trucks here, semis,… more»

Original 350: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

When you delve into American automotive history, several models jump off the pages as being instantly recognizable across the globe. These include the 1st Generation Mustang and the C3 Corvette. Both have managed to remain desirable, and the right… more»

Drop Top Challenge: 1957 Plymouth Belvedere

Finding a ’57 Chevy or Ford to review is no big deal. A ’57 Plymouth? That’s more of a challenge, I could only find about a half-dozen examples that have been covered here on Barn Finds. How about a… more»

Genuine Z24: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427

While it was considered part of the 1967 Impala range, the SS427 carried no badges to signify this. It was also a car that was relatively rare when new. Changing tastes had seen performance enthusiasts begin to turn their… more»

440 Big-Block: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger

This 1970 Dart Swinger started life like so many did, one of 70 percent that were built with Chrysler’s venerable Slant-Six motor. It went through a restoration about 11 years ago, which is likely when the six-banger was thrown… more»

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Camper!

Back in the mid-20th Century, more cars were converted into campers than you might think. And there were several outfits around the country that pulled these transformations off, some better than others. We’re not told who did this one… more»

Owned 41 Years! 1970 AMC AMX

Like a breath of fresh air, this AMX comes to market offered by its owner of 40+ years, exalted in a listing here on eBay that includes many key details that fall by the wayside when classics land on… more»

Same Owner 20 Years! 1969 Chevelle SS 454

This 1969 Chevelle started out life as a Malibu Sport Coupe and became an SS later. And it has a 454 cubic inch V8, something that wouldn’t come about until the 1970 model year. The 396 would have been… more»

Big Block Drop-Top: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The second generation of the Chevelle (1968-72) would be the nameplate’s most popular. 50 years later, the Super Sport models are the big draw with collectors, with their 396 or 454 V8 engines. This ’71 Malibu is an SS… more»

Rare Engine And 4-Speed! 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88

Yesterday, we uncovered a ’62 Pontiac Grand Prix that was packing a six-pack carburetor set-up and a four-speed manual transmission. Today we’re going to kick it up a notch and check out a similar car from Oldsmobile in the… more»

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