Stunning Split Window Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

We see an enormous variety of classic cars coming across our desks here at Barn Finds, but occasionally one will come along that will take our breath away. That is the case with this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window… more»

Ultra Rare Barn Find: 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5

This is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5, proudly wearing the original black and metal flake gold that marks it as a John Player Special. At 10:06 on the morning of the 5th of September, 2001, as it rested… more»

Purple ‘Cuda Tribute! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

In Plymouth parlance, there really is a difference between the Barracuda and the ‘Cuda, the latter being the “performance-minded” version, according to 1970’s sales brochures. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda left the factory with light green paint a 318 cid… more»

Mister Ed: 1968 Dodge Hemi Dart

In my opinion it is a little tacky to drive a muscle car without the hood installed, but in the case of this car, I might make an exception! You are looking at a real-deal vintage race car. This… more»

19k Mile Survivor! 1968 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger – along with the rest of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates – was all new in 1968 and those changes would equate to an uptick in traffic in dealer showroom. This ’68 Charger apparently was owned by the… more»

Sport Runabout: 1911 Ford Model T

Most people credit Henry Ford with the development of the automotive production line. In fact, this credit goes to Ransom E. Olds, with his curved dash Oldsmobile being the first mass-produced car. Henry Ford took what Olds developed and… more»

American Hot Hatch: 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S

By the 1980s, Carroll Shelby had shifted his focus from modifying V8 Ford-powered cars to tweaking front-wheel-drive four-cylinder Chrysler products. One of the fruits of this collaboration was the 1984 Dodge Omni GLH (Goes Like Hell), which was a… more»

40,000-mile Survivor! 1951 Studebaker Champion

Originally introduced for the 1939 model year, the Studebaker Champion was an exercise in the “lighter is better” school of thought. Coupled with the low base price it proved to be a sales success for the ailing company, and… more»

Time Capsule? 1967 Ford Fairlane 500

It’s not often that you see a car worthy of the “time capsule” label, but this 1967 Fairlane 500 certainly is one. In the most popular model and body style of the Fairlane series that year, this car is… more»

One Year Wonder: 1956 Ford Parklane

Of all the Tri Five Chevrolets from the 1950s, the most ironic is probably the Nomad. That short-lived sport wagon was born out of a 1954 Corvette-based show car. But who remembers the Ford Parklane, the one-year iteration that… more»

A British Mystery: 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon

Every barn find has a story and, sadly, many of them might never be fully told. The location of this 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon’s steering wheel reveals that it was brought from overseas, likely England. The registration on its… more»

Unrestored 6.6 Liter: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

This is a classic example of starting a bid too high on a project car. A reserve auction might have been better suited if the owner does not want to part with the car if the bid is too… more»

Drive It Home! 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is one of those project cars where its worst problems are clearly visible to potential buyers. While its exterior exhibits some flaws, the news below the skin is pretty positive. The owner has revived… more»

Beautiful Survivor! 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon

What is widely considered the biggest sales flop in automotive history, the Ford Edsel is now an iconic collector car and they are becoming highly collectible. This version is a Villager Wagon from 1959 and can be found here on… more»

352 V8/4-Speed: 1967 Ford F-100 Pickup

While short wheel base trucks bring more money, it is the long wheel base pick ups that do the work! Larry D. sent us this 1967 Ford F100 long bed pickup to check out. It is for sale here… more»

Low-Mile 1969 Chevrolet Caprice 427 Turbo Jet

Chevrolet introduced the Caprice as a mid-1965 model year entry as a luxury trim package for its Impala.  The car was available with a plethora of options, and if you are looking for a loaded and exceptionally well-preserved example… more»

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