Ford-Powered Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Like a life-sized Hot Wheels car, the DeTomaso Pantera can make grown adults say things like “Vroom! Vroom!” and “Try and catch me, copper!” The Italian-bodied mid-engine exotic boasts what might be called an advantage over other Italian supercars: … more»

Low Mileage: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

Pontiac was on a roll in the mid to late 1970’s. They were producing the cars that people wanted. From the Trans Am to the Grand Prix, sales were hitting all time highs. This 29,500 mile example of a… more»

BF Auction: 2005 Porsche Boxster

After helping the seller find new homes for the classic cars parked in her barn, Deborah hopes to find a good home for this 2005 Porsche Boxster with a Barn Finds Reader. While it’s newer than we typically list,… more»

BF Auction: DKW Project Cars and Parts Collection

When you consider how difficult it is to begin restoring a project belonging to an obscure or otherwise extinct nameplate, it’s of little surprise that these orphan makes can be passed over for restoration. However, when you come across… more»

Only One Family: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

In the mid-1970s, one of the hottest cars on the market (sales-wise) was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This was when many buyers were downsizing their transportation needs for better fuel economy, yet the Monte Carlo was as big as… more»

Basement Find: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

At Barn Finds, we are all about finding desirable classics hidden in barns and sheds, but those unearthed in basements are less common. We’ve seen a few, but this 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 is among the best. It… more»

Custom Drop-Top: 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Convertible

I am constantly amazed by the classics that emerge from estates because the mix is quite eclectic. Take this 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ as a shining example. Someone sought personalization and wasn’t afraid to splash their cash to… more»

38k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Cars that emerged during The Malaise Era once enjoyed a limited following, but they have now “grown legs” in the classic market. A new generation of enthusiasts has warmly embraced them, and values have climbed accordingly. This 1978 Pontiac… more»

Award-Winning Original?: 1966 Ford Mustang

In only its second full year, more than 607,000 Mustangs were sold by Ford in 1966. And many of them were like this nice example, sporting a 200 cubic inch inline-6 with a 3-speed manual transmission (floor-shifted, of course)…. more»

32,030 Original Miles: 1952 Ford Customline Tudor

Sometimes a line of cars gets overshadowed by the cars that came before or after them.  For example, the 1949-1951 Fords were a bases-loaded home run for the company, and the 1955-1956 Fords were also well received.  Ford automobiles… more»

Weekend Driver? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

To many, the 1957 edition of the so-called “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 are the best looking. And perhaps the most collected, even though the production numbers by year didn’t vary much. This ’57 Sport Coupe in Bel Air trim… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The second-generation Oldsmobile Cutlass as a mid-size car was built from 1968 to 1972. While the F85 was still the entry-level model, the Cutlass S was sandwiched below the Cutlass Supreme and 4-4-2. This 1968 Cutlass S is a… more»

Mid-Year Redesign: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

The industry’s second best-selling “pony car” – the Chevrolet Camaro – was all-new in 1970. And would be introduced mid-season, leading many to call it a 1970 ½ model (but they were all titled as ‘70s). This nice example… more»

Three Owners: 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Plexiglass

There’s rare, and then there’s rare. To Americans accustomed to production numbers of 1350 Mustang Boss 429s and 2326 AMC Rebel “The Machines”, a population of 385 copies feels infinitesimal. The larger set of 365 GTB/4s amounted to only… more»

Fifties Hot Rod Stored 52 Years: 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe

You could argue that many of us frequent Barn Finds because the vehicles here remind us of our past and the fondness that hindsight bestows upon our memories.  The sad thing is that as much as we would like… more»

BF Auction: 1960 Ford F100 Styleside 4×4

This 1960 Ford F100 Styleside is one of the last third-generation F100s built. It was optioned with the 292 cui V8 and 4-wheel drive. While the F150 gets all the attention these days, it was the F100 that kicked… more»

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