Are You a Real Dead Head? Prove it: 1967 VW Vanagon

You Barn Finders were very kind when I wrote up my last VW camper. And very expert, as when someone pointed out that the tip-out roof was very likely not original. So when I saw this 1967 Bus/Vanagon, I… more»

Same Owner 47 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1970 Chevy Corvette wasn’t much different than the 1969 Corvette, which may be why sales were off by 50%. Yet the 1971 Corvettes didn’t change much again either, but demand had returned. This ’70 convertible has been owned… more»

Bullitt Style: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The famous Steve McQueen “Bullitt” Mustang of movie fame was a 1968 model. The car shown here is a 1967 Mustang Fastback that very much resembles that iconic piece of pop culture history (details below). But to his credit,… more»

NASCAR Special! 1969 Dodge Charger 500

A unique grille and other details helped the ’69 Charger 500 slice through the wind, specifically with NASCAR racing in mind. This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada could be one of fewer than 40 remaining,… more»

Interesting Mish-Mash! 1941 Chevrolet Pickup

This 1941 Chevrolet truck is a bit of a mish-mash, but perhaps it can be a great project for someone. The long bed not quite visible from this shot might lead to a clue! It’s listed for sale here… more»

Factory Floor Shifter? 1974 AMC Matador Coupe

We’ve seen seven 1974 Matador Coupes here at Barn Finds over the years but none with a manual transmission so, it’s not just being orange that makes this 1974 AMC Matador Coupe unique, it also has a manual transmission…. more»

Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom Convertible

I wish we knew more about this 1951 Ford Custom Convertible; the ad description raises more questions than it answers. It’s listed for sale here on eBay but even with more than 50 bids, the reserve has not yet… more»

Big Bold Beautiful! 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible

It’s Whammer-jammer time and today’s recipient of that esteemed designation for very large, cool cars is a 1966 Chrysler 300 convertible. While not a letter series, this Chrysler still has plenty of oomph under its expansive hood and it’s… more»

455 V8 Cruiser: 1970 Buick Riviera

The Riviera would arrive in 1963 as Buick’s competitor in the growing personal luxury segment of the car market. By 1970, sales were slipping, and the nameplate needed a reboot, which it got in 1971 with all-new “boat-tail” styling… more»

British Project: 1972 Norton Commando 750

It’s probably an awkward time to talk about the British Invasion a few days after Independence Day, but neither the whites of their eyes or the mops on their heads (what some people said about The Beatles, the other… more»

Beautiful Survivor: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III

This true survivor Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III is one of the most desirable cars to me that I’ve written a post about. Frequently I have come across (and owned) Big Healeys that have been “restored,” but they rarely… more»

Split Bumper Look: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Even though it can’t move on its own power and it is covered in primer, this split bumper 1970 Chevrolet Camaro still looks great. The car is located in Rosanky, Texas and is listed here on Facebook Marketplace for… more»

Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon

The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»

Business Coupe Project: 1937 Chevrolet Master

Chevrolet reworked its automobiles in 1937, using what would be called “Diamond Crown” styling with straight side fenders. More trunk space was added so that the spare tire could be mounted internally. There were two trim levels, the Master… more»

Custom Sports Car: 1952 Kaiser Henry J

The Henry J was a short-lived attempt by Kaiser-Frazer to sell a small car in the early 1950s at a time when everyone wanted big cars. It was named after the chairman of the company and was built between… more»

Great Green Patina! 1971 Ford F-100

Ford started building their F-Series pickup trucks in 1948, and by the time 1971 rolled around the truck was into its fifth generation and had undergone lots of modernization and numerous improvements since its inception.  They’re still in production… more»

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