283 Dual-Quad Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Sitting in this garage is a classic with a story to tell. This 1959 Corvette is an unfinished project that has stalled due to the seller’s ill health. The finish line is in sight for a build where the… more»

Field Find Project or Parts? 1968 Dodge Charger

The second generation of the Charger (1968 to 1970) was good for Dodge. During those three years, nearly 225,000 of them were built and sold and are usually hot properties today. The question remains if that applies to the… more»

Ready for Adventure: 1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle

Jeep shares one trait with many manufacturers: It enjoys a history of releasing various trim packages across its existing model range. One such variant is this 1979 CJ-7 Golden Eagle. It presents well for a largely original and unrestored… more»

Garaged 53 Years! 1932 Chevrolet Confederate

The early 1930s was a difficult time for U.S. automakers. People had little to no money thanks to The Great Depression. But that didn’t stop car builders from trying different things to engage buyers and their pocketbooks. A case… more»

Rare “Van Up” Conversion: 1979 Dodge B300

We’ve seen a few Dodge van / pickup / hauler conversions over the years here at Barn Finds, but this is by far my favorite one. Although, unless I were hauling a fifth-wheel trailer, which is never going to… more»

455 Powered: 1981 Pontiac Formula

Let’s face it, black paint on any second generation Pontiac Firebird improves its chances of a sale. This car is kind of an assemblage of parts both old and new. It is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula with a… more»

Inspection Report Included: 1986 Toyota Supra

A mixed bag is how I would describe this first-year member of Toyota’s third-gen Supra. This 1986 example presents well and includes an inspection report that seems to check out OK – that is until you read the additional… more»

455 V8 Rare Color: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s muscle car craze was the 442 (or 4-4-2). The accepted explanation for the name is that it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The seller’s 1969 edition may be rare… more»

One Owner Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang

From the moment that Ford introduced the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair in 1964, the assembly lines didn’t get a break for several years. That’s because more than 1.2 million of them were built and sold between… more»

Low Miles and No Reserve: 1973 Imperial LeBaron

The Imperial is a bit confusing regarding its historical spot in the marketplace, as the car began life almost a century ago as the top dog in Chrysler’s lineup but by the mid-fifties the corporation felt it would be… more»

Only 32k Miles: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 in an attempt to draw more youthful buyers to the otherwise “square” compact. As a 2-door hardtop, it replaced the 2-door sedan of the 1967-68 model years. This 1971 edition looks almost… more»

Turbocharged 5-Speed: 1986 Nissan 300ZX

Certain cars are available in large quantities, even decades after their introduction. Obviously, this has a chilling effect on value, so you must be careful when buying such a vehicle. The Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX is one such example, and… more»

Choose Your Motor: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe

One could hope that a partially disassembled Porsche 911 would open the door for the average guy to craft a car he’d always dreamed of, imprinted with the legacy of one of the greatest sports cars ever to hit… more»

Rare Find: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

The 1959 Cadillac remains an American icon, with its enormous fins and bullet taillights making it instantly recognizable. Earlier models hinted at what was to come with a slightly more restrained appearance. Such is the case with this 1957… more»

Running Hemi: 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop

This 1956 Imperial Southampton Hardtop demonstrates that wonderful classics remain hidden in barns and sheds. All they need is the right person to come along, liberate them, and return them to their former glory. The road ahead will be… more»

A Unicorn? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford built about 560K Mustangs in ’65 and another 120K or so that were referred to as ‘64.5s even though they’re ’65s for titling purposes. And of that total, it would seem that we’ve covered every one of them… more»

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