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»

Air-Cooled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

In the early 1960s, if you wanted a new compact car, you could go the traditional route and buy a Ford Falcon, Chevy Nova, or Studebaker Lark, among others. All had water-cooled engines mounted in the front, like with… more»

Shed Find: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine

An honest  shed find with a price that’s hard to beat, this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is advertised here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Coolville, Ohio, and with an asking price of just $500, it’s hard to see how an… more»

L-82 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

The end of the 1970’s were characterized by high inflation, military conflicts and magazine articles on the death of the V8. Does this sound familiar? Well, one way to get away from all this bad news was to walk… more»

Twin-Stick Gas Sipper! 1981 Plymouth Champ

Capable of a claimed 40 MPG, this 1981 Plymouth Champ in Rogue River, Oregon might pay for itself in short order compared to that Yukon XL you’re driving today. The Mitsubishi-built economy hatchback might be one paint job or… more»

True Barn Find! 1951 Ford F3 Work Truck

“What will be a future classic?” Ultimately, we can never see the future, but looking into the past, we can make some educated guesses. Obviously, the cars that are designed to be classics will be classics. Your run-of-the-mill Corvettes, Prowlers,… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1949 Ford Custom V8

The 1949 Fords were the company’s first all-new post-war cars as the transition continued from wartime to consumer vehicle production. As part of the movement away from the bulky styling that dominated pre-war automobiles, the 1949 Fords won awards… more»

Second Banana? 1970 Dodge Super Bee

When it comes to listing Chrysler’s muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dodge Super Bee is sometimes overlooked. It was produced for only four years and was widely outsold by its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Road Runner…. more»

Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1980 Triumph Spitfire

Here’s a strange (and sad) case of a father’s pride and joy falling into neglect. The seller of this 1980 Triumph Spitfire explains that this car belonged to his dad and evidently passed to him when he passed away…. more»

Only One in USA: 1981 DeLorean Legend Twin Turbo

The tale of woe that is the DeLorean story is well known and does not need repeating on these pages. Despite his shortcomings, John DeLorean did have a vision for this car that seemingly foretold long-term success. The incredible… more»

30K Miles! 1996 Jeep Cherokee

It’s hard to believe that the 90s were 30 years ago now, and it appears that nostalgia for that era is growing every day. With that, greater appreciation for everything from that era is increasing – old Apple Computers… more»

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