Microcar Project: 1958 Goggomobil TS400

The Goggomobil was a series of microcars built by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria. These cars and trucks were powered by air-cooled, 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engines that came in 250, 300, and 400-cc displacements, usually installed behind the rear wheels…. more»

Beautiful 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383

The Barracuda experienced a rebirth in 1970 when it shed its roots with the Valiant compact. The car was treated to a new platform that was designed specifically for the pony car and its new corporate sibling, the Dodge… more»

Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Regular readers will be aware that I place a great deal of store on the importance of long-term ownership when considering the viability of any classic car as an investment prospect. The logic behind this is quite sound. Any… more»

Stalled Project: 1969 Ford Bronco

One of the greatest challenges in the automotive world is determining what current offerings are likely to become future classics. While some may seem a no-brainer, others are far less obvious. Take this 1969 Ford Bronco as a prime… more»

Spotless Icon: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The word “icon” is probably one of the most over-used in the classic car world, and I’m as guilty as the next person of using it. However, some classics deserve to carry that tag, and the 1957 Chevrolet Bel… more»

Parked For 35 Years: Sterling Kit Car

The kit car culture probably reached its zenith during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and while they are no longer as popular as they once were, a hardy band of souls keeps these classics alive. One of the… more»

Nicely Upgraded: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Short Box

We’ve recently seen a few nice classic pickups cross our desks here at Barn Finds, and this 1959 Chevrolet Apache Short Box looks like a gem. Treated to a frame-off custom build around a decade ago, it presents nicely… more»

429 Muscle! Updated 1957 Ford F-100 Panel Truck

Going far beyond dropping a big V8 and transmission into a classic vehicle, this 1957 Ford F-100 Panel truck in Portland, Oregon follows through with modern air conditioning, power front disc brakes, Toyota power steering, and more. With most… more»

Big Fish: 1965 Rambler Marlin

In 1965, at least two car companies had “fishy” names: the Plymouth Barracuda, a fairly new pony car, and the Rambler Marlin, a really new personal luxury sporty automobile. The Marlin was based on a 1964 concept car called… more»

Hard Work Done: 1966 GMC Pickup

With classic pickups continuing to experience increasing popularity in today’s market, project vehicles can be highly sought. Whether potential buyers plan a faithful restoration or a custom build, locating the right candidate before someone beats you to the punch… more»

Fuelie-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

Every classic that we see at Barn Finds has a story to tell, although some are clearer than others. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery. Its owner has poured plenty of time, effort, and cash… more»

The Italian Cobra? 1969 Intermeccanica Torino Italia

Intermeccanica, a still-going concern, has an interesting history. Starting out in Turin Italy, the specialty car manufacturer moved to the U.S. in 1975 and now calls Vancouver, British Columbia home. And starting in 1970, Intermeccanica had to ditch the… more»

37k Mile Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS

In the 1960s, Chevrolet had two compact models, first the Corvair and then the Chevy II. The Corvair was an unorthodox entry by the standards of the day, with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, On the other hand, the Chevy… more»

427 Power! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

Technically, this 1962 Ford Galaxie/500 XL is a year too early to be sporting a 427 CI engine but then again, on a sixty-year-old car there’s no telling what one may find in the engine room. This baby is… more»

Small Block Project Car: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII

Studebaker beat most of the competition to the new compact market space by at least a year, introducing the new Lark in 1959. The car and its variants would remain in production through the demise of Studebaker auto production… more»

Finned Beauty! 1959 Plymouth Belvedere

At first glance, this car looks like the one from the 1983 horror movie, Christine. But that car was a 1958 Fury which was a 2-door hardtop and this is a 1959 Belvedere 2-door sedan. At any rate, it’s… more»

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