1-of-1: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Rarity claims in the classic world are nothing new, and we seem to see them at least weekly at Barn Finds. Some stand up to scrutiny, while others don’t. That brings us to this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge.”… more»

Upgraded Classic: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350

It would probably be fair to say that during his lifetime, Carroll Shelby forgot more about high-performance Fords than most enthusiasts will ever know. He was driven by the desire to extract the maximum from any car that came… more»

Rare SX Model: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Going into the 1970s, U.S. automakers were faced with a dilemma: how to keep muscle car demand up in the wake of skyrocketing insurance premiums. For Oldsmobile, one solution was to create the Cutlass Supreme SX, a luxury/performance car… more»

No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

When they get a few years under their belts, classic pickups can often look old and tired. Finding an original and unmolested example that presents well and is rust-free can be a challenge, especially if you are on a… more»

Cop Car Champion? 1958 Studebaker

When I first spied this 1958 Studebaker Champion squad car, I thought of the 1958 song “Beep Beep” by The Playmates. A Studebaker in hot pursuit? Well, maybe, though it seems unlikely. Then again, I’m not familiar with an… more»

396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

When a person retires after years of faithful employment, it is common for their employer to provide a retirement gift. Tradition dictates that it could be a gold watch, although some companies will allow their departing employee to select… more»

Ready For Summer Cruising: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

The Ford Mustang stole the hearts of a good number of people from its April 17, 1964, introduction until the end of its first generation after the 1966 model year. It was then time for a slightly larger Mustang… more»

No Reserve: Big Block Mopar Convertible!

Mopar. Big block. Convertible. Three nice words, don’t you think? Thanks to John D. for submitting this cool find! This very desirable convertible is listed for sale here on eBay, where right now the bidding has barely started, so… more»

Compact Muscle Project: 1974 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac’s “original” muscle car, the GTO, had an up and down decade beginning in 1964. It started life as a mid-size option on the Tempest/LeMans and sold like hotcakes through the rest of the 1960s. But rising insurance costs… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1966 Ford F-100 Short Bed

The fourth-generation Ford F-series pickups really seem dated when compared to the next-gen bumpside truck, and that’s a good thing. I don’t mean dated as in somehow inferior, just sort of vintage and “quaint”, a word that not many… more»

California Garage Find! 1955 Chevrolet Hardtop

According to the seller, this 1955 Chevrolet hardtop has been stored in a Dublin, California garage for the past thirty-five years. It hasn’t been started or driven since it was parked, but the chassis, engine compartment, body, and trunk… more»

Dual Four Barrels! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado

When I wrote this post on a ’66 Cadillac Eldorado I was thinking, as I mentioned, that most would associate the Eldorado name with the ’67 and forward front-wheel-drive version, not one that resembles a regular old Series 62… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

It is always great to see another old car come out of hiding and have a chance at a new life.  This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible hasn’t moved in several years and is said to be a roller that… more»

Great Patina! 1928 Chevrolet Coupe/Truck

Looking every bit the classic “barn find,” this 1928 Chevrolet coupe/truck was sent in by Barn Finds reader T.J. noting the fine patina (yes, the P-word). It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and the seller is asking $5,000…. more»

50 Year Ownership: 1952 Hudson Commodore Six

I find myself more and more drawn to fallen flags such as this 1952 Hudson Commodore Six club coupe. It’s always thought-provoking to think back to a time when so many auto manufacturers dominated the U.S. market and then… more»

Loaded! 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille was one heck of a success story for Cadillac, with over 33,000 produced (almost double the number made in 1954). This particular car is located at a dealership in Tempe, Arizona, and has been… more»

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