Rod, or Restore as Original? 1946 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

The sedan delivery was an oddball body style amounting to a two-door van mounted on a car chassis. Several manufacturers made versions of the sedan delivery, but sales were challenging for everyone. It seemed that commercial users simply preferred… more»

39K Mile Spaceship: 1977 Datsun 200SX 5-Speed

It’s raining Datsun 200SXs here at Barn Finds, and for those of us who love vintage Japanese tin, that’s a good thing. Speaking of tin, maybe that’s why there aren’t many left; they have a tendency to rust away,… more»

Survivor or Restored? 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

Chevrolet hoped to recapture some of the sales magic of the 1965 Impala (one million units, including the SS). So, Chevy introduced the Custom Coupe in 1968. Essentially, it was a Caprice (formal roofline) with Impala trim, and the… more»

Parked 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

One of the nice things about the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is that it’s the last year the C3 featured chrome bumpers in both the front and rear, so for many enthusiasts, this body style is still more desirable than… more»

Postwar Style: 1949 Packard Standard Eight Sedan

Any automotive historian knows that Packard’s star waned in the postwar years, even though that wasn’t immediately apparent. The Twenty-Second Series Packard was introduced in 1947, and although Packard was historically loath to assign model year designations, Packards from… more»

Track Car Project: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

Buying an old race car is always a bit of a gamble, but unfolding its history as you put it back together is half the fun. This 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta was purportedly built by the owner of a… more»

Restorable Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002

On occasion, you see a very needy project car but then give it a second look and begin to weigh the factors in its favor. This 1971 BMW 2002 is pretty cheap at just $1,000, which doesn’t buy you… more»

Dirt Cheap: No Reserve 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

It is often said that you only get what you pay for, and this is undoubtedly true when assessing the relative worth of any classic as a project candidate. Buying something cheap can be tempting, but the new owner… more»

79k Original Miles: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

It is common for car companies to revive badges that may have lain dormant for years. However, once a marque is retired, a revival is extremely rare. There is no indication that General Motors will ever bring Pontiac back… more»

Restored Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The seller has spent the past eight years transforming this 1963 Corvette Convertible from a dusty barn find into a stunning classic that will turn heads. It retains its numbers-matching status, although they performed a couple of reversible upgrades… more»

47k Original Miles: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Automotive styling was evolving as 1960 dawned. Many cars still featured fins as a defining feature, although these were shrinking as buyer tastes changed. This 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille reflects that approach. Its appearance is more restrained than its… more»

Former Limo? 1981 Checker Marathon

Most folks associate Checker Motors with bright yellow taxicabs – and rightfully so. For more than 20 years, they cranked out sturdy, dependable, and roomy sedans and wagons for commercial use. The Marathon was built for the smaller consumer… more»

Rare Off-Roader: 1973 Steyr-Puch Haflinger

Some classics are so quirky that they can’t help but be cool. Take this 1973 Steyr-Puch Haflinger as a perfect example. The low production total means that we have previously only seen two of these little gems at Barn… more»

1960s Renwal Visible Chassis and V8 Model Kits

In the late 1930s, a gentleman named Irving Lawner (Renwal spelled backward) was selling plastic kitchenware in New York City, and by the 1960s, his company was making some of the most iconic model kits of all time. These… more»

650R Package? 1996 Dodge Viper GTS

The first generation Dodge Viper GTS coupe is not a cheap car to buy, but in the world of 90s supercars, it is definitely one of the most affordable (there’s an important distinction in word choice). The Viper shown… more»

Stylish Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited Coupe

Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who were around in the late 1970s. That many? I was a teenager and may or may not have owned a suit that looked like one of these, and… more»

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