The Vespa scooter was born in Italy in 1946 as an economical way to get around Europe after World War II. Several iterations have taken place over the years, with perhaps the most popular and durable being the P200… more»
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Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dad’s Pair: Two 1955 Hemi DeSotos
The seller’s father purchased two 1955 DeSotos to restore, but now they are being sold. One of the projects, a two-door Fireflite Sportsman Firedome Special Coupe, has been started, while the Firedome sedan remains intact. Could these be the… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nicest One Left? One-Owner 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was treated to its first redesign in 1970 and the sleek, fresh look would carry the car for another 11 years. But it was delayed by three months in getting into production, so the 1969s had… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Blank Canvas Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
One of the greatest challenges when searching for a First Generation Mustang project is locating a candidate that doesn’t require rust repairs. Salvation may be at hand with this ’65 2+2 Fastback. It appears to be rock-solid, and the… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
87k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
If you asked ten enthusiasts to nominate their ideal type of restoration project, you would almost certainly receive ten different answers. Some relish the prospect of dismantling a vehicle to the last nut and bolt, while others prefer turnkey… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Update: Garage Find! 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty Cabriolet
UPDATE: This 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty cabriolet is now at auction here on eBay, with bidding at $12,121, reserve met. Considering that no one was interested three weeks ago when the seller advertised the car on craigslist for $8000, he… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Long-Term Storage: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
Like many classics, certain Cadillac models are more desirable than others. The stakes are pretty high when the attention shifts to a Biarritz Convertible from the 1950s. This 1956 Biarritz recently emerged from long-term storage and is a rock-solid… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Out of the Basement: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The compact Chevy II/Nova was a sales winner for Chevrolet from 1962 to 1979. The most popular iteration may have been the generation built from 1968 to 1972 and the latter year was the second best-selling version of the… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Oklahoma Field Find: 1971 Ford Bronco
This 1971 Ford Bronco is an unmolested field find that could represent an excellent project candidate for the right person. It requires total restoration, but everything is there for someone to return this classic to its former glory. Alternatively,… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Former CHP Cruiser Project! 1968 Dodge Polara
Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, Chrysler did a big business providing patrol cars to various law enforcement agencies across the country. Dodge seemed to be the product of choice by many and in 1968 it was the Polara… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • Auctions • 8 Comments
Stored 39 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
The two-seater Ford Thunderbird made its debut in 1955. Despite it being a niche car (a pricey, two-seater personal luxury car with limited trunk space), it was a sales success with 16,155 units sold. Plus, it accomplished its task… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Reserve: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
Sometimes a classic car doesn’t need spotless presentation and mirror-shiny paint to walk away with show silverware. Take this 1959 Plymouth Belvedere. It is an original and unmolested survivor with aging paint. However, it struck a chord with patrons… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Three On The Tree! 1966 Chevrolet C-10!
Take a look at this! We have a 1966 Chevrolet C-10 up for sale in Naples, Florida, for only $6,500. When I saw this, my first thought was to preserve and seal that patina with linseed oil. Other people… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Running Barn Find: 1955 Imperial By Chrysler
Chrysler began selling the luxurious Imperial in 1928. But, in 1955, they attempted to better market themselves against Cadillac and Lincoln by spinning off the Imperial as a separate make. They were still built alongside the Chrysler New Yorker… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Shed Find: 1965 Plymouth Fury III
The seller tells us that this 1965 Plymouth Fury III is “an all-original barn find” though it looks more like a shed find to me – but let’s not split hairs. It appears to be complete, and other than… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1968 Chrysler Newport Convertible Sportsgrain
We’ve seen a few examples of this unique and/or unusual model in the past here on Barn Finds, but none in this bright color of Scorch Red. One account is that there were 965 two-door hardtop cars and 175… more»
