The Chevelle SS 396 was already a hot property when RPO Z15 became available in 1970. That’s Chevy lingo for the SS 454 with the LS5 or LS6 V8. 8,773 were known to have been built, with perhaps fewer… more»
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May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
The seller of this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS mentions that this one would make a good parts car, and even if it was just a standard Super Sport, I might have to disagree and express my optimism that… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One-Owner 43k Mile 1999 Buick LeSabre Custom
Wearing optional locking wire wheelcovers, this 1999 Buick LeSabre Custom isn’t just a Custom in its model designation – with that fancy, faux convertible top, it’s a custom Custom. With only 43,000 miles, it’s barely broken in, even though… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
The Speedster was the successor of the 1953-54 Starliner and the forerunner of the 1956 Hawk (series) which would run in some fashion through 1964. Based on the President’s hardtop, the ’55 Speedster was a one-year-wonder and only saw… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Out of Long-Term Storage: 1940 Graham Hollywood
By the late 1930s, The Hupp Motor Car Company was fighting for its life after more than a decade of declining market share. In what can, in retrospect, be seen as an act of desperation, the company purchased the… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
39k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet G20 Van
One of the bigger changes we’ve seen in vehicle usage over the years is how businesses used to see a clean van or truck as much of a marketing tool as a utilitarian appliance. The G20 series of vans… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Wildcat 310 V8! 1964 Buick Skylark Convertible
In 1964, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile compacts were all promoted to mid-size status to be on par with Chevy’s new Chevelle. The Special/Skylark was Buick’s entry into that space. While a V6 engine was standard, buyers could opt for… more»
May 29, 2024 • Success Stories • 4 Comments
Seller Spotlight: Luther P’s Trucks and 4x4s
If you’ve been watching Barn Finds Auctions closely, you’ve probably seen one of Luther P’s vehicles. He and his son seem to have a knack for finding desirable trucks, but as they say, you can’t keep them all. In… more»
May 29, 2024 • Auctions • 35 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0
Choosing a project candidate can sometimes be challenging, particularly if the buyer seeks something slightly exotic. Many cars of that type are expensive, parts can cost a small fortune, and drivetrains are often complicated. However, this 1974 Porsche 914… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
442 Clone: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The most often cloned muscle car in the General Motors fold is probably the 1969-72 Chevelle SS 396. But others pop up from time to time, like this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It wears 442 badging (or 4-4-2 if you… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Owner, Original Paint: 1966 Jaguar Mark X
Jaguar’s Mark X was the ultimate expression of the company’s marketing tagline – Grace… Space… Pace. Introduced in October 1961, just a few months after the Jaguar XKE, the new saloon represented an upgrade over every other Jag saloon… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare In The States: 1954 Morris Oxford
One of the joys of the classic world is that there appears to be something out there for everyone, regardless of taste and budget. The classifieds overflow with muscle and pony cars, while there are plenty of luxury and… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco Half-Cab Pickup
We are no strangers to First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, which is unsurprising considering the model’s ongoing popularity. However, we see fewer of the Half-Cab Pickup variant, which is understandable due to the low initial production total…. more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Field Find: Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car
Does the location of a project car ever stir you to want to rescue it solely for the story of how you found it? To me, that is a portion of what makes every barn find so captivating: where… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy. Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers. This, from a writer’s… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 302: 1968 Ford Mustang
We’ve recently seen some wonderful discoveries cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Mustang is a perfect example of that trend. The seller located it languishing in a barn. They revived this classic and returned it to… more»
