Zimmer Conversion: 1987 Chevrolet S-10

A lot of vehicles that show up here on Barn Finds are ones that I say, at least to myself, here’s something we don’t see every day, and they’re typically my favorites. I’m a fan of the Chevy S-10… more»

Dukes Of Hazzard Wanna Be? 1969 Dodge Charger

A 1969 Dodge Charger. Right, one of about 85K built and we’ve probably covered every existing one on Barn Finds. They are popular and some of the worst examples that I have covered still ring up bodacious prices. This… more»

1 or 12 Left? 1958 Edsel Bermuda Station Wagon

Ford had high hopes for its new division of cars in 1958. The Edsel debuted with no fewer than 18 models to join Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln. The problem was the brand was introduced at a time when the… more»

Wunderbar! 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

When I first spotted this 1956 Volkswagen Beetle the initial thought through my mind was Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, The Gold Bug. Yes, it’s a bizarre association but I don’t believe I have ever seen a VW bug… more»

454 Big Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The Camaro was in its third year of production, having settled into a solid second place behind the pony car leader, Ford’s Mustang. 1969’s Camaro would enjoy a 15-month run on the assembly line as the all-new 1970s were… more»

Barn Find: 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper

I bet many of you had a small bike like this 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper when you were growing up and learning how to ride motorcycles. Honda stole the show but there’s something fun and interesting about the MT50…. more»

Field Find: 1957 Dodge Power Wagon W-100

The Power Wagon was Dodge’s range of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks that were built from 1945 to 1980. Beginning in 1957, the designations W-100, W-200, etc. were created to differentiate ½ versus ¾ ton and so forth (D was used… more»

Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

Whether then-president Sherwood Egbert really thought the Avanti could help save Studebaker is debatable, but legend has it that the concept of the car was born on a cocktail napkin. Rushed into production in 1963, the Avanti never reached… more»

Custom 2-Door! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon

Called a “mild custom” by its creator, this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle in Minden, Nebraska left the factory (as all Chevy wagons did that year) with four doors, but now it has two! Other custom modifications include skirted rear wheel… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette received its first major overhaul in 1963 (The Stingray) and buyers responded enthusiastically. As to not mess with success, Chevrolet made few changes to the car in 1964. Nearly two-thirds sold were convertibles like the seller’s… more»

50k Original Miles! 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible

Chrysler began producing their 300 cars known as the “letter series” in 1955, and upon introduction, they were advertised as “America’s Most Powerful Car”.  Based on the New Yorker, the car lasted through five generations until 1966, or six… more»

Corvette 327 V8! 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS

After selling more than one million Chevy IIs in 1962-65, Chevrolet redesigned the compact for 1966. The styling was crisper and more angular, looking like a shrunken version of the larger Chevies. Sales would increase by more than 50,000… more»

8k Original Miles? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There are times when writing for Barn Finds involves a very careful balancing act. This is especially true when the subject of an article is a car where the owner states that it is a genuine 1-of-1 example or… more»

Street Custom: 1975 Dodge Ram Van

Modified vans seem to always tell a story, which is a large part of the appeal. Every detail is an extension of the previous ownership, giving you clues as to what turned them on and what was happening in… more»

Daily Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

The thought of using a First Generation Mustang as a daily driver sounds pretty attractive, and that is one of the possibilities offered by this 1969 model. Its presentation isn’t perfect, meaning that the occasional chip or mark is… more»

One of a Kind? 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

The 1966 model year was a banner one for Ford, with more than 2.2 million vehicles rolling off their production lines. More than 25% of those wore the Galaxie badge, but only 27,454 were the Galaxie 500 Convertible. That… more»

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