Brazilian Beauty: 1978 Puma GTE

  In the world of sports cars, it’s not unusual to see efforts that marry the mechanical know-how of one culture with another nation’s talent for design. A number of examples of American/European partnerships spring to mind: the DeTomaso… more»

Rare Color: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Finding a solid C2 Corvette project car can be a battle. Production numbers were reasonably respectable, but as is often the case with any motor vehicle, the introduction of the C3 saw C2 values tumble. That means that many… more»

Rare 2-Door Hardtop: 1958 Mercury Commuter

OK station wagon fans, here’s a tres cool find in the form of a 1958 Mercury Commuter two-door hardtop wagon. Not just a two-door but a hardtop to boot! Now I knew Mercury, like many auto manufacturers, produced two-door… more»

Original Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some classic cars arrive on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is easy to guess their fate. However, some can be vehicles like this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. There’s no doubt that it would benefit from some… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. Both were bread and butter cars that appealed to lots of buyers and sold well. For 1965, the full-size Fords had an all-new design,… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The owner of this 1965 Mustang Fastback claims that it has accumulated a healthy collection of “1st-in-Show” trophies, and when you look at its overall presentation and condition. It is a claim that is easy to believe. It has… more»

1 of 297: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-32

The 442 (also known as the 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as part of the Cutlass series of mid-size cars. Along with the Pontiac GTO and Chevelle SS 396, it competed with other cars in the muscle car space…. more»

Stored in the 80s: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra

The Fox-body Ford Mustang came in many forms, but one of the less often spotted variants is the Cobra model with the 2.3-liter turbocharged engine. This example is said to be a barn find that was stored in a… more»

Reasonably Priced: Pontiac Centered Car Collection

Everyone once in a while we come across a large collection of cars that are for sale. This one was sent to use by Chuck Foster and it is located near Pottsville, Pennsylvania. There are a number of Pontiacs… more»

Exotic Project Car: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

It’s rare to find a DeLorean DMC-12 in project-grade condition, especially with the preferred manual transmission. This example was previously painted red and has been stripped back down to its original finish. The seller’s listing is good for a… more»

Ready To Drive: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Barn Find

Early Chevrolet C-10s are hot commodities these days, especially rust-free clean examples. Most of these trucks were just that, trucks, and they were used as such. As a result of the hard lives most lived, there are very few… more»

Hot Rod Vibe: 1938 Ford Deluxe Coupe

It looks great! opines one. What? It looks horrible proclaims another! Well, that’s how it is with old hotrods that have either real or faked, patina. Yeah, there it is that dreaded “P” word again and I know how… more»

15k Mile Survivor: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica

The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel-drive sporty hatchback produced by Chrysler from 1984-93. It was built on a platform derived by the K-Car which helped bring the company back to solvency in the 1980s. This upscale version called the… more»

236 Barn Finds At Auction In Upstate New York!

It is a shame not to meet or speak with C. Louis Abelove, Esquire for this article and his upcoming auction on November 22, 2021 because it is quite apparent that one of his passions in life has been… more»

Dusty 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 4-Speed

There are certain questions that encourage the thinking soul to stop for a moment and plumb the depths of reason in search of an answer. What is the sound of one hand clapping? How many roads must a man… more»

Crusty But Running: 1973 Ford Bronco 302

The law of supply and demand remains as relevant in the classic car scene as in any other retail sales segment. The First Generation Ford Bronco demonstrates this clearly because while they weren’t the most popular off-roader when they… more»

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