Surf Mods: 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

We normally shy away from modified vehicles, but every once in a while, we run across something that actually has character and deserves a mention. The seller of this 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia claims that it has some “California… more»

1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 With Only 19,137 Miles!

As a preteen in the late ’80s, I was a diehard fan of Fox-Bodied T-Birds and (to a slightly lesser extent) Cougars. Therefore, when the new MN12 platform debuted for the 1989 model year, my dad and I went… more»

Oval Window Barn Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Type 1 (or Beetle or Bug) is one of the most produced automobiles of all time. Between 1938 and 2003, worldwide production reached 21.5 million units. It takes a real Beetle expert to tell most Bugs from… more»

Is the Circus in Town? 1949 Crosley Clown Car

Crosley Motors was the upstart automaker that began before World War II, took a pause, and struggled into the early 1950s. They’re mostly remembered for creating several variants of microcars that included a small pickup and an open-air roadster,… more»

West Coast Woodie! 1954 Mercury Monterey

The Monterey, named after Monterey Bay, California, was the mainstay of the Mercury lineup from 1950 into the 1970s. The only station wagon that Mercury would offer in 1954 was based on the Monterey and it was marketed as… more»

No Reserve 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project

The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of those cars most Mopar fans dream about owning, and with only five years of production, it’s also a textbook example of how quickly things can change in the automotive marketplace.  Muscle cars… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In 1970, Chevrolet built 635,000 automobiles in the Chevelle family, which included the El Camino and the new Monte Carlo. But just 7,000 were Malibu convertibles with a V8 engine. That’s how the seller’s Chevelle started life, but its… more»

Rock Solid Driver: 1967 Dodge Charger Project

We’ve recently seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have divided reader opinions, and I expect the same from this 1967 Dodge Charger. It appears to be a prime candidate for restoration, and many will see that as… more»

Drive and Restore: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible

The GT500 joined the Shelby Mustang range in 1967, with the company expanding its offerings to include a Convertible in 1968. While GT500 production ran to 1,542 cars during that model year, only 402 were the drop-top variant. That… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country

If I had one automotive wish in life, it would be that American manufacturers still produced muscular station wagons. The current model range is probably more versatile, but there was nothing like driving out of a dealership behind the… more»

Original 396/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

If you asked a group of enthusiasts to name the greatest muscle cars in American history, it is a safe bet that Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS 396 would make the list. This 1969 example isn’t a show car, but it… more»

Original 400: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Estate Find

Estate sales often prove to be a great source of desirable classics, and there are plenty of stories of enthusiasts striking automotive gold in such situations. This 1972 Dodge Charger SE is a perfect example. It spent decades in… more»

Price-Dropped Muscle Wagon: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon 400

UPDATE 07/23/2024: We see a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success with their first sales attempt. They often have another go, dropping the price to entice potential buyers. Such is the… more»

Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»

Beautifully Preserved: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The SS proved a popular choice among Mone Carlo buyers in 1985, accounting for nearly 30% of total sales that year. Many were driven into the ground, although a surprising number still grace our roads today. This SS is… more»

1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 4-Speed

The Super Sport was the performance side of the Chevy Nova in 1972. An L48 350 cubic inch V8 was the only powerplant offered and 12,309 copies were delivered. We don’t know the split between manual and automatic transmissions,… more»

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