1956

Never Paint Over Rust: 1956 Ford F-100

According to the internet, an arch nemesis is the constant foil who is always out to thwart our hero.  Batman had the Joker.  Superman had Lex Luthor.  He-Man had Skeletor.  For us car enthusiasts, our arch nemesis is rust. … more»

Detailed Restoration to NCRS Standards: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Restored is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the collector car community, but the definition of the word varies depending on who you ask.  Some think new paint and interior means restored, while others think it… more»

Rust-Oleum Paint Job: 1956 GMC 100 Pickup

This is the second straight article I’ve written this weekend about interesting 1956 pickups for sale on eBay. The first was a ’56 International Harvester S-120, and this one is a 1956 GMC 100, only the second one we’ve… more»

No Reserve Montana Ranch Truck: 1956 IH S-120 4×4

I’ve had the pleasure of writing a number of articles about old, simple ‘n plain survivor pickups that were real workhorses. One spent its life in an orchard in Utah, another got their bumps and bruises doing grain elevator… more»

Stunliner: Stunning 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

I’m always fishing around for a good car story. That’s why I like striking up conversations with owners of classic cars because there’s usually an interesting story behind their “pride and joy.” Some, like the owner of this stunning… more»

33k Mile Black Beauty: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

When I was a squirt, my dad bought a ’56 Parklane Wagon for our growing family. It was Meadowmist Green and Pine Ridge Green and was gorgeous, so I’ve always been partial to 1956 full-sized Fords. Although the Fairlane… more»

Original Paint: 1956 Dodge C Series Survivor

This is the fifth solid-survivor vintage pickup truck I’ve written about in the past month. And most haven’t been Fords or Chevys, but the “other brands,” including International and Studebaker. Now I can add a “Job Rated” 1956 Dodge… more»

Golden Opportunity? Rare 1956 DeSoto Adventurer

In 1955, Chrysler launched the first luxury, high-performance muscle car salvo with the iconic C-300. Some called it the “Beautiful Brute” which is an accurate moniker. The totally redesigned ’55 Chrysler coupe was an awesome package of 50’s high… more»

35 Years In Storage: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster

  Here’s a desirable one. It’s only the second 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster featured here on Barn Finds in the past decade, and it looks like a solid candidate for restoration. This top-of-the-line Jag has been mothballed and… more»

Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford C-750 COE

Well, here is something you don’t see parked on the street every day. Or even here on Barn Finds. I believe this is the first 1956 Ford C-750 COE. (cab over engine) truck we’ve featured. There’s not a lot… more»

Garaged 50 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

This two-owner, two-seater Thunderbird has an interesting story, but we wish we knew more. The original owner was a Ford executive who sold it to the second owner in 1965. For some reason, it was put in a garage… more»