Carport Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

One of the more popular cars we see here on Barn Finds is a “Tri-Five” Chevrolet. That may be because the original population was so large (nearly five million built). And, within that group, the 1957 Bel Air Sport… more»

Subaru EV: 1981 Jet Industries Electra-Van 600

I always think of Stevie Ray Vaughan when I think of Austin, Texas, and when I’m there I always visit the SRV statue on the banks of the river. One thing I rarely think of when I think of… more»

34K Original Miles: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible

As someone who has enjoyed cars and trucks for some time, there are certain vehicles that elicit an automatic memory response more than others. The Chrysler LeBaron is such a vehicle for me, as I can still place this… more»

Rare Color C4 Drop Top: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette

A lot of finding the perfect collectible car is timing.  If you time it right, you purchase a great example of the car of your choosing when they are still considered used cars.  Then, when the herd begins to… more»

27K Original Miles: 1990 Chevy Beretta GT

It’s incredible to think that the sharp Chevrolet Beretta was the spiritual successor to the Chevrolet Citation. In terms of correcting past mistakes, Chevrolet did us all a solid when they unveiled this slick two-door, which came in a… more»

1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman with Only 2,500 Miles

Here’s a special find: a basically untouched 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman limousine from the glory days, and with only 2,500 miles on the odometer. It’s in Fort Wayne, Indiana here on eBay, with bidding at just over $25,000. It’s… more»

V-8 Sacrilege or Awesomeness: 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4

For more than a few of the stories I have written this month for Barn Finds, the comments sections have been on fire with the age-old debate over keeping a car stock or turning it into a hot rod. … more»

Affordable Exotic: 1967 Fiberfab Valkyrie

A kit car offers its owner the best of both worlds. A well-executed build possesses the look and feel of a genuine exotic but at a fraction of the real deal’s price. Many companies have trodden the kit car… more»

Cheap 1976 Triumph TR6 Project

Everyone who’s spent serious time wrenching on vintage cars knows the agony: the car you thought had only a little rust turns out to be infested. We all appreciate a forthright seller who warns us ahead of time, and… more»

Make Local Deliveries! 1963 Jeep FJ Fleetvan

Most people associate the Jeep brand with small, off-road vehicles that date back to World War II. But did you know that Willys Motors and Kaiser-Jeep were also in the delivery van business? They built the little FJ Fleetvan… more»

Topless Hot Tubbing! 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport

And now, for something completely different, a convertible pickup truck with a two-person hot tub in the bed. Right, then! As if a nearly perfect example low-mileage one-of-2842 soft-top Dakota Sport convertible isn’t rare and interesting, this one sports… more»

Stored 14 Years: 1967 Ford F-100 Ranger

Ford introduced the F-Series of trucks in 1948 and they have yet to leave the scene. In fact, in most years since the F-Series has been the industry’s best-selling pickup. This F-100 from 1967 was found in a barn… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The iconic Chevelle SS 396 was an option on the Malibu in 1970 (rather than being a separate series as it had been from 1966 to 1968). More than 51,000 copies were built and most had the 350 hp… more»

Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: 1941 Harley-Davidson

Years ago, motorcycles were considered transportation first and a hobby second.  Many folks bought a motorcycle because they couldn’t afford a car and were glad to get from point A to point B.  Now, especially for Harley-Davidsons, ownership has… more»

Done In And Out and Under: 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe

In the wake of trouble wreaked upon Chevrolet by the Corvair, the company was eager to bring forth a back-to-basics compact car. Chevrolet’s Chevy II was introduced in 1962. The boxy little sedan offered just two engines – a… more»

Restoration Required: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L46

If you compiled a list of classic American cars with styling that achieved global recognition, the First Generation Mustang would be an obvious inclusion. Another would undoubtedly be the C3 Corvette. It possesses the right level of aggression to… more»

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