Nothing’s more true to Hot Rodding than taking a car and making it your own. Though completely optional in rodding, this car’s deviations from stock would offend few. The engine and transmission swap on this 1965 Chevrolet Bel… more»
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Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve Royale: 1977 GMC Motorhome
The GMC Motorhome continues to be a fan favorite, largely for its attractive design and novel features, including the easy-to-service Oldsmobile powerplant and front wheel drive configuration. This example is yet another project that won’t see completion, which seems… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Low Mileage Time Capsule: 1974 Dodge Dart
It seems as if certain cars were destined to be collectible and their owners/caretakers knew it long ago. This applies to classics from the depression era but muscle cars from the ’60s figure heavily in this category too. Others… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Bahama Blue Barn Find: 1972 Porsche 914
This 1972 Porsche 914 is described as being an untouched barn find that’s resided in Texas its whole life. As a result, it’s remarkably solid in all of the places that neglected 914s usually rot from. The color is… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
41k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT
This 1975 Pontiac LeMans GT is a tidy survivor that needs to go to a new home. It presents exceptionally well and is said to have a genuine 41,000 miles showing on its odometer. Barn Finder Pat L spotted… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Museum Piece: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we struggle to pinpoint what its strongest attribute is. That would appear to be the case with this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado because it ticks so… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Western Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco
While this 1978 Ford Bronco is already quite appealing for its dry, rust-free body and largely original paint, the long list of desirable factory features is what most potential buyers may be distracted by first. The seller has offered… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Needlenose Cab: 1972 Peterbilt 351
Perhaps one of the most recognized tractor trailer cabs is the Peterbilt 281/351, otherwise known as a “Needlenose.” The truck was, in my opinion, synonymous of the trucking industry, a design that was seen on the rolling plains and… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
36k Original Miles? 1968 Pontiac Firebird
The owner of this 1968 Pontiac Firebird claims that it has a genuine 36,000 miles showing on its odometer. Time has not been kind to this classic, and it will require some restoration work. However, a collection of parts… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Beyond Help? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Yesterday I wrote about a 1957 Bel Air Convertible that showed a lot of promise as a project car. Today we have a ’56 Bel Air that would seem to sit at the other end of the scale. It… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Date Confused: 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The seller has a 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit listed for sale here on eBay as a 1970 model year. The seller correctly notes that he/she thinks its a 1971 model which is evident by the faux grill behind the… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stalled Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
We’re pretty used to seeing stalled project cars here at Barn Finds. Often these have stalled before they’ve started, while others have been sitting for years. This 1965 Mustang Fastback is something a bit different. Work only commenced on… more»
Oct 15, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Parked in 1992: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
You never know what you are likely to find hidden under a pile of junk in a shed or a garage. In this case, what is hidden away is a 1967 Chevelle Malibu. It had been sitting there since… more»
Oct 14, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Power Upgrade! 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Limited production models used to creep into general automobile line-ups as a way to homologate modifications that would be used in professional racing series. Some notable examples included the Dodge Charger 500 and Daytona, and the Plymouth Superbird. By… more»
Oct 14, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original and Complete: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Some words get hurled around in the classic car world, and these tend to cause people to grit their teeth whenever they hear them. One of these words is “icon.” However, the 1957 Bel Air does deserve that tag,… more»
Oct 14, 2020 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Future Collectible? 1972 Ford Pinto Wagon
When Ford introduced the Pinto in the Fall of 1970, they called it “The Little Carefree Car.” Apparently, a lot of folks agreed as Ford went on to sell more than three million of them over a 10-year span…. more»
