Luxurious Finned Project: 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

There have undoubtedly been several Cadillacs throughout the years displaying a stunning appearance, but for fans of finned styling, it’s pretty hard to top the 1959 Coupe DeVille, with its bullet-shaped quad taillights protruding out back.  For a car… more»

James Bond Had One: 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

From its inception in 1977, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was tagged as England’s first “Supercar” because it was capable of an astonishing 170 mph. This was a grand touring car with plenty of luxury to go with all… more»

Original 428: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT

I was raised in a household where classic Fords ruled the roost. My father demonstrated an unashamed passion for the company’s larger models from the 1950s and 1960s, and I guess it would be fair to say that I… more»

One Family Owned, No Reserve! 1953 MG TD

Running, driving, project cars are few and far between – either the car is so much a project that it can’t be safely run, or it’s not a project at all. Here’s one that fits the bill – a… more»

Update: Original Wide Ride – 1977 AMC Pacer

UPDATE – This 1977 AMC Pacer wagon is for sale again almost a year-and-a-half after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The same seller has lowered the price quite a bit ($1,500) and it may be worth checking… more»

Recently Restored: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Tribute

Okay, I’m willing to take some flack from readers who contend this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Tribute isn’t restored. It is fair to classify it as refurbished because the changes made by the seller mean it doesn’t meet the restored… more»

Two V8 Engines! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Both Chevrolet and Pontiac fielded entries in the new “pony car” sector in 1967. The goal was to dethrone the “king”, Ford’s Mustang, but sales of the Camaro and Firebird combined were still less than that of the FOMOCO… more»

Road Trip or Restore It? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Say you woke up tomorrow with an original, but somewhat rough, 1962 Corvette in your garage.  It runs and it is presentable, but definitely could use some refurbishment.  What would you do with it?  That is the question for… more»

Exceedingly Fast and Rare: 1968 Excalibur SS Roadster

In the heady days of the mid-1960s, the automotive market was filling up with all manner of unique vehicles.  One of the most interesting was a V-8-powered roadster created by famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens.  While later versions of… more»

No Reserve: 2001 Dodge Viper RT/10

Some classic cars are subtle and restrained, while others have no idea what either of those words means. The Dodge Viper fits neatly into the second category as a brash sports car providing stunning performance. This 2001 Viper RT/10… more»

Magnificently Maintained: 1959 Edsel Villager

Talk about rare! A 1959 Edsel Villager station wagon – when did you last encounter one of these? Besides the rarity factor, it’s also this car’s condition, it’s said to have had three previous owners, is all original, and… more»

First Year Nailhead: 1953 Buick Super Convertible

With the days getting warmer and the sun remaining in the sky for longer, the thought of spending leisure time on the road behind the wheel of a classic car is tempting. It becomes almost irresistible if the vehicle… more»

1 of 35 Hemi Orange: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340

The Challenger was Dodge’s entry into the previously lucrative “pony car” market. But they were the last manufacturer to get there (in 1970) and demand for muscle cars (and related) began to drop just about the time the Challenger… more»

Survivor Quality Pony? 1966 Ford Mustang

If you worked on the assembly line at Ford in 1966, you probably clocked a lot of overtime. That’s when they built more than 607,000 copies of the new Mustang “pony car” (which would be its best sales year… more»

Stylish Survivor: 1965 Chrysler Newport

“Believe it or not, this is our easy-to-own Chrysler Newport. 4275 pounds of very exciting automobile. You can’t buy this much car anywhere for less. The 1965 Chrysler is longer. Eighteen feet of comfort.” So says a brochure showing… more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project

As an all-new Chevrolet Corvette had been introduced just one year earlier, the 1969 C3 received few cosmetic changes from the previous model, but it did offer a fresh 350 under the hood which replaced the 327 as the… more»

Barn Finds