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Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments

513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»

Feb 6, 2024 • Auctions • 36 Comments

BF Auction: 1934 DeSoto Airflow

The Airflow, sold by both Chrysler and DeSoto divisions, was designed with aerodynamics taken into consideration in the build. While the automobiles were arguably more slippery, they were awkward looking for the times (1934 to 1937) and many buyers… more»

Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments

58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado

There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»

Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments

Rusty Cat: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe

How much rust is tolerable in a vintage car? I’m supposing most of you would say, depends on the car and where it is…. How about a 1956 Jaguar XK140 drophead coupe, and how about “all over”? Let’s consider… more»

Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments

Original Owner: 1976 Triumph TR6

Rocco found this 1976 Triumph TR6 in Gardiner, New York. It is said to be an original owner car with 71,000 miles and described as a survivor but there has been some work completed on the interior and mechanicals…. more»

Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments

Omaha Orange Roller: 1969 Plymouth Runner

There were quite a few sales success stories in the muscle car movement. None were more colorful than that of the Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “beep beep” horn. Introduced in 1968, it would turn in… more»

Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments

454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1970 model year probably marked the moment when the C3 Corvette was at the height of its power. Performance figures remained impressive, with pending emission regulation changes a mere blip on the radar. The badge remained true to… more»

Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments

Update: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback

UPDATE – This 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback is for sale again a little over a year since it was featured here on Barn Finds, with quite a bump in the asking price. It can be found here on… more»

Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments

Barn Collapse Find: 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Sedan

Even Captain Obvious knows that we love barn finds here at Barn Finds. However, we do have some preferences. Looking at the picture above, we wish that this barn find hadn’t been found under the barn. It seems that… more»

Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments

Award Winner! 1942 Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe

If you didn’t buy a new car in 1942, you had to wait until 1946. That’s because of World War II and the need for U.S. automakers to focus on producing equipment needed by the military, not John Q…. more»

Feb 5, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments

BF Auction: 1968 Ford F-100

UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos. One of the challenges potential buyers face when searching for a classic Pickup is locating a genuine survivor ready to provide immediate enjoyment. Many require significant work, but that isn’t the… more»

Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments

1-of-1: 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo Targa

Claiming unique status for any classic car is a bold move. However, possessing supporting evidence transforms a bold claim into an indisputable fact. Such is the case with this 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo. It has a colored history, but… more»

Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments

So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon

You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds. After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved. You can almost count on a car… more»

Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments

Fuel Injected! 1962 Dodge Lancer 770

Here’s a Dodge that I forgot about, a 1962 Lancer. It was a compact that competed with and was similar to, Plymouth’s Valiant. I knew this class of Dodge as the “Dart” but the Lancer moniker preceded it. What… more»

Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments

Only Two Owners: 1975 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab

Though Ford’s series of light-duty pickup trucks, the F-Series, had been around since 1948, the F-100 was upgraded to the F-150 in 1975. That increased the basic truck’s payload capacity and the F-150 has dominated industry truck sales ever… more»