Big Block! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

Rough looking and resting on deflated tires in an Osage City, Kansas garage, this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454 could be one of only 3823 such specimens produced. The description here on Craigslist claims the personal luxury coupe retains… more»

Barn Find Convertible: 1974 Nissan 240Z

Wow – this is a seriously cool barn find. There were a handful of aftermarket companies that converted the classic Datsun 240Z into a convertible, but they were far more limited in number than some of the other companies… more»

High Performance Project: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

The seller of this 1986 Chevrolet Corvette had big plans to turn it into a 383 stroker build, but he’s decided to put it up for sale along with all of the high-performance parts he’s collected along the way…. more»

396 Turbo-Jet! 1969 Chevrolet Suburban Custom

The year 1969 was a big one for anyone who wanted to go fast. All domestic auto manufacturers had their instantly recognizable model names like GTO, Cobra Jet, and SS396. And Chevrolet’s SS396 covered the Chevelle, Nova, and Camaro… more»

Sport Coupe Project: 1970 Chevrolet Malibu

Continuing its trend from prior years, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be Chevelle’s most popular model and body style in 1970. It represented two-thirds of production, excluding Monte Carlo’s and El Camino’s. That large population speaks to why so… more»

Estate Sale: 1963 Jaguar E-Type

This 1963 Jaguar E-Type has been the benefit of quite a bit of work, but we don’t know exactly how recently. Unfortunately, the car is being sold as part of an estate; the seller states that it is a… more»

‘Cuda 318 V8? 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

Chrysler saw demand for both of its “pony car” offerings fall off after 1970. That was due – at least in part – to higher insurance premiums on performance models and a detuning of engines after 1971 for lower… more»

335,000 Miles! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

This may be the highest mileage Chevrolet we’ve seen here on Barn Finds over the years. We’re told this 1969 Camaro has its original drivetrain and the V8 engine has been rebuilt twice to keep it going. It’s going… more»

Sunroof Coupe: 1976 Porsche 912E

When it comes to owning an air-cooled Porsche, a 912E may not be the most exciting option. But it’s still a far more affordable entry into vintage Porsche ownership than most other models, as this project-grade 912E is priced… more»

Caribbean Coral: 1968 Ford Mustang

When it comes to Mustangs, most collectors associate “special” cars with high-performance models like a real-deal Shelby or a Hertz rent-a-racer. Then there are the California Specials and a few others sprinkled in there, but a car like this… more»

Just Out of the Barn! 1930 Plymouth Model U

Chrysler launched the Plymouth brand in 1928 as a means of competing against Chevrolet and Ford in the “low-priced” segment of the auto market. It would be Chrysler’s highest-volume seller well into the 1990s. The Model U Plymouths of… more»

Numbers-Matching 396: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS

The late sixties could be some fun times at your Chevrolet dealership when it came to the Chevy II.  The car finally dropped its former badge in 1969 and officially became known as simply the Nova, and the design… more»

Black Beauty! 1946 Indian Chief

The Indian “Chief” motorcycle is one of those rare designs that just looks “right” to almost everyone that sees it. This restored (no, it’s not a “barn find”, but we thought you’d like it anyway) 1946 beauty in gloss… more»

Rotisserie Restored: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe

Tackling a restoration project is immensely satisfying but requires a realistic approach. No matter how careful the planning, unexpected issues will almost always push the budget to its limit. There are two other alternatives for enthusiasts to consider. They… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Ford Country Squire

When an enthusiast considers a classic purchase, vehicles from some locations offer greater potential than others. Take this 1963 Ford Country Squire. It is a blue-plate classic that has spent its life in sunny California. Therefore, discovering it is… more»

Yard Find: Dirty 1997 Dodge Viper GTS

I have been passionate about classic cars for as long as I can remember. It was a passion ignited by my father as he parked a succession of wonderful cars in our garage. However, there are only a few… more»

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