The One To Buy! 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Survivor

Who doesn’t love the cheeky little Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite? The problem now is finding a good one. Bugeyes were so inexpensive, even when new, that most have been used up, scrapped, modified beyond belief, or restored to the point… more»

30 Year Owner: 1971 Porsche 911 Track Car

This 1971 Porsche 911 is a pleasing reminder that these were not all garage queens at one point in time; no, you could buy a Porsche 911 as a slightly ratty track car from someone who assigned a value… more»

Florida Drop Top: 1972 Ford Mustang

It’s always interesting to see how much the first-generation Mustang changed over the eight years or so that they were made. They went from the fastest-selling new car since the Model A to a road-burning muscle monster to Mary… more»

Desert Patina: 1956 Willys-Jeep CJ-5

Some vehicles, you don’t even need the desert backdrop or mountain landscapes to know that a vehicle has resided in one of the driest climates on earth. You just need to look at the paint, the patina, that it… more»

Beyond Help? 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

I have always been a “glass half full” type of person who tries to see the best in any classic car project. However, when I look at a vehicle like this 1966 Mustang Fastback, even I have to shake… more»

Dual-Quad 427! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Gear-heads yearning to unleash the power of Ford’s 1964 NASCAR entry couldn’t get much closer than a 427-powered four-speed Galaxie fastback. This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL in Pacifica, California left the Twin Cities assembly plant in Saint Paul,… more»

Rough 440 6-Pack: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

1969 would be the high-water mark in sales for the first-generation Road Runner. Plymouth sold more than 81,000 of them, but fewer than 800 came with the 440 V8 and 6-Pack set-up (M-code). With this engine and transmission combination… more»

Restored Then Parked: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The first generation of the Corvette (C1) lasted for more than a decade. Its successor (C2) had a shorter run from 1963-67 but is considered the definitive ‘Vette by many collectors. It would be an all-new car that also… more»

19K Original Miles! 1960 Ford Anglia Estate

We have covered quite a few station wagons on Barn Finds but most are domestic behemoths like an Impala, Country Squire, or Fury. Across the pond, things were done quite a bit differently, mostly in terms of size, and… more»

1 of 1 Canadian T-Top: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am

Well, this car is certainly unique. It is allegedly 1 of 30 Pontiac Trans Ams that were exported to Canada in 1971. In addition, an owner along the way has added Hurst Hatch T-Tops making this probably the only… more»

Needs TLC: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Rear-wheel driven, carbureted, V8-powered muscle cars made one last appearance at General Motors in the 1980s. Chevy had the Monte Carlo SS, Buick had the Grand National (although a V6), and Oldsmobile would bring back the 442 for a… more»

One Owner: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990

The Ambassador was one of American Motors’ longest running nameplates, built from 1957-74. But it was previously a Nash product before Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged in 1954 to form AMC. This 1965 Ambassador is a one owner car being… more»

Rebuilt 429: 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville

The owner of this 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville inherited the car from his father. He used the black plate survivor as a daily driver for around six months, but it has been sitting for a while. It needs… more»

Spotless Restoration: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

I’ve been sitting here trying to come up with one reason why buying a beautifully restored classic car would be a bad thing. The truth? I can’t think of any negatives. This is especially true when it is a… more»

Rebuilt Slant Six: 1961 Dodge A100 Utiline

The D100 was the 2-wheel drive version of Dodge’s ½ ton pickup from 1961-93. When equipped as the narrow-bed, step-side edition, it was called the Utiline. These trucks would precede Dodge’s well-known Ramcharger series. This survivor from 1961 has… more»

Big Bad Blue: 1969 AMC Javelin SST

While it might not look like it initially, the owner says that this 1969 AMC Javelin SST is a solid car with only minor rust. It will need some work if it is to return to our roads, and… more»

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