V8

Hot Rod Material? 1935 Ford V8 Convertible Sedan Project

In 1935, one of the most successful cars Ford ever produced – the Model 18 V8 – was given a facelift. By now, Art Deco design elements were influencing car designers, and the new Ford – called the Model… more»

Everything Must Go! Variety of Cars in Kansas

When you see a group of cars offered for sale in various states of repair/disrepair, you must wonder how the collection came about. Especially when it seems the seller does not lean toward a specific make or production era…. more»

Flathead V8 Find: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe

After WWII, Ford got back to production with what was basically the new 1941 Ford which came out just before the war started. Or, started for the US, I mean. How this 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Sedan is… more»

Pretty Awesome Pacer: 1979 AMC Pacer Wagon

The seller refers to this 1979 AMC Pacer D/L wagon as a “pretty awesome Pacer” and I think they’re right. What’s not to like about a Pacer, and then it’s a wagon with woodgrain, it has power windows and… more»

Arizona Barn Find: 1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000

The seller refers to this 1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 as a barn find and a rust-free Arizona original vehicle and it sure looks solid. The tires don’t give a person much confidence as new tires will most likely have… more»

302-Powered Barn Find: 1971 Mercury Comet

The seller refers to this rust-free, 302 V8-powered 1971 Mercury Comet as a barn find and it sure looks like a nice, solid project car. It can be found here on eBay in Altadena, California. The current bid is… more»

Big Block Bruiser: 1976 AMC Gremlin X

This is not your father’s Oldsmobile, unless your father’s Oldsmobile was actually a 454 cubic-inch V8-powered 1976 AMC Gremlin X. This mind-spinning and tire-spinning custom can be found here on craigslist in impossibly-beautiful Missoula, Montana. The seller is asking… more»

1974 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Estate Wagon

This car looks a little rough, but… no, scratch that, it looks a lot rough. But, this 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Estate Wagon would be a good parts car for anyone who may be restoring one. Did I… more»

Surprisingly Nice: 1975 Chevrolet Nova 350

“Now it’s beautiful.” said a Chevy brochure about the new fourth-generation Nova. This beautiful example of a now-beautiful car is a 1975 Chevrolet Nova and it can be found here on eBay in Starr, South Carolina. The seller has… more»

1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra W/ 4-Speed

There is usually a healthy debate on the merits of the Mustang II whenever one is shown here at Barn Finds. I’m in the camp that there probably wouldn’t be a Mustang today without them and there are others… more»

“Near Barn Find”: 1957 Ford Ranchero

Ford seemed to have a hit on its hands with the Ranchero, it’s hard to believe that they were only made for just over two decades. This incredibly desirable – at least for me – 1957 Ford Ranchero can… more»

Four Door 4×4: 1967 International 1100 Travelette

Big trucks that are big projects require big money and big talent, but the results can be big satisfying.. or somethin’ like that.. This cool crew cab is an International 1100 Travelette 4×4 crew cab pickup and it can be found… more»

Big Block 4-Speed! 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

To hear that a 50-year-old car has no rust on it is music to my ears and to the ears of probably a few million other old car fanatics. Most of us have dealt with rusty cars and it’s… more»

30 Years in a Barn: 1970 Mercury Marauder X-100

When I think of a 1970 Mercury Marauder X-100 I think of a luxury cruiser – fast, posh, smooth, quiet, sleek, powerful. All things that I am not. This example can be found here on eBay in Union City, Oklahoma… more»

289 V8 Powered: 1964 Ford Econoline 1-Ton

“Shorter, lighter, and easier to maneuver”, The E-series pickup seems like it should have been such a big hit that they would still be made today. This example is a cool custom with a series of built-in tool boxes… more»

Estate V8: 1961 Studebaker Lark Deluxe VIII

The seller of this 1961 Studebaker Lark Deluxe VIII got it from the estate of the original owner. It sure looks like a winner if a person can get past the two extra doors, as they say in 2018…. more»