One Owner Ragtop: 1969 Ford Mustang

With production of 300,000 units in 1969, the Ford Mustang was still the market leader among “pony cars”. But that was half of the record year that was 1966. Nearly 15,000 Mustangs built in 1969 were convertibles, and the… more»

Recent Big Spend: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

One lesson I have learned is that project builds can sometimes develop a life of their own. Costs can quickly spiral out of control, and you only begin to realize this when you tally up the invoices. Such is… more»

28k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Gran Torino

The third generation of the Ford Torino arrived in 1972 and ran through 1976, after which the mid-size cars were rebranded. The 1975 editions would be little changed and gained catalytic converters like every other production American-built automobile. The… more»

Running 383: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Project

Time treats some classics more kindly than others. Take this 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. It looks pretty sad, with faded paint and obvious rust issues. However, with no apparent structural weaknesses and a running V8 under the hood, it… more»

5-Speed Survivor: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

A vehicle from 2002 is fairly new to be shown here on Barn Finds, not to mention this one isn’t covered in barn dust. That being said, it’s 24 years old now, and these are interesting little cars. And… more»

Full-Track Vehicle Project: 1970 Ridge Runner ASV

“Hey, it’s spring, Scotty G. Why are you showing a vintage snowmobile?!” That’s a very good question, and my argument is that some folks restore snowmobiles in the summer and restore motorcycles in the winter. This is a fantastic… more»

Open-Top Cruiser: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Big, open-top Chevrolets from the late ’60s have a way of drawing attention, and this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible listed on eBay fits right into that category. Located in Georgia and showing 88,375 miles, it’s being offered as what… more»

Loft Find Nomad: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari

In 1955, Chevrolet introduced the Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, as part of the Bel Air lineup. Its sheet metal differed from other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. To defray production costs, Pontiac offered its version of the… more»

BF Auction: 1977 AMC Hornet Survivor

This 1977 American Motors Hornet is a rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a 232ci inline-six paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite 904 automatic transmission. Finished in Golden Ginger Metallic, the car is said to retain approximately 80% of its original paint… more»

340S Package: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

Here’s a listing that leans more toward parts and potential than a finished car. This 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340S fastback is currently up for sale on eBay, and it’s being presented pretty clearly as a project or parts car… more»

100 Miles Per Gallon! 1981 HMV Freeway

When gasoline hit the ridiculous price of $1.00/gallon in the late 1970s, car manufacturers were asking themselves the question, “Is there a better way?” One such company was H-M-Vehicles, Inc., whose solution to the problem was the Freeway. It… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Pontiac LeMans Coupe Survivor

Here’s a classic A-body Pontiac that feels like a clean starting point, whether you’re thinking restoration or something a little more personalized. This 1969 Pontiac LeMans, located in Apple Valley, California, is being offered as a Barn Finds Auction… more»

Big Block Beauty: 1975 Buick Riviera

For fans of the Buick Riviera, I’m curious if the fourth-generation examples might be the most misunderstood of the bunch, at least up to that point.  However, that’s just my opinion, and it has nothing to do with the… more»

1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Hardtop Coupe

19 feet of elegance and luxury, this 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Hardtop Coupe appears to be a gem in what I believe is Nordic Blue. The last of the big Olds Ninety-Eights, this ’72 model is around five inches shorter… more»

Immaculate Condition: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Describing any classic as immaculate is risky, because close inspection often reveals minor flaws. Remaining detached and impartial is challenging for some owners, because their love for their car can sometimes blind them to its imperfections. However, that word… more»

Work In Progress: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo Hawk was the final variant of the Studebaker Hawk that began in 1956. The GT Hawks were produced from 1962 to 1964 until the company transferred all automobile production to Canada. Cars not making the shift… more»