Numbers Matching: 1972 Dodge Challenger 340

The Dodge Challenger was the last new entry into the “pony car” movement. It was in production from 1970 to 1974 on the E-body platform shared with the Plymouth Barracuda. The performance model was dubbed “Rallye” beginning in 1972,… more»

Finned Wonder: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite

Most automakers saw a big decline in sales in 1958 due to an economic recession. But DeSoto saw demand fall by 61%, and it dropped another 8% in 1959 when other car builders saw a rebound starting. So, by… more»

Please Build It! Ford Mustang Ute

Have you ever looked at a prototype or a manufacturer’s styling exercise and dreamt that it would become a production model? That is how I feel about this one-off Ford Mustang Ute. It has remained a well-kept secret for… more»

Pathfinder Conversion: 1979 Dodge Ram Van

The appeal of old-school 4x4s is immense, in my book, mainly because it combines two attractive qualities that should appeal to almost any enthusiast: one, older vans and trucks are enormously cool and simple machines. You get in, you… more»

Rare Hardtop Coupe: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

Bidding ends later today for this rare C107 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, the fixed roof version of its classic roadster. I’ve always had a thing for making a coupe out of a car traditionally only seen as a convertible, like the… more»

Fallen Tree Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

For its third year in 1966, the Chevrolet Chevelle was treated to a styling update. The Malibu remained the top series and the only model offered as a convertible besides the SS 396. This ’66 Malibu drop-top has lived… more»

Original? 1989 R2500 3+3 Cheyenne Crew Cab

Chevy added to the confusing mix of letters and numbers of its models by separating the existing “Rounded line” pickups at the end of the third generation and renaming them the R/V series. The seller refers to this truck… more»

Stored 30 Years: Estate Find 1970 Saab 96 V4

Reportedly stored for three decades and purchased at the estate sale of a car collector, this 1970 Saab 96 appears to be in nice condition inside and out. The seller has provided a nice variety of photos, including (are… more»

One-Owner Garage Find! 1957 Thunderbird

This is one of those posts where your intrepid Barn Finds writing staff has to “interpret” the advertisement. As best as we can tell, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a one (or two?) owner car and spent most of… more»

Custom Built Ride-On Electric Trolley!

December 25th will be here before you know it, so if you want to score big points with your older child and become the coolest dad on the block, scoring this one-of-a-kind electric trolley should get you there fast. … more»

Rebuilt And Ready: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Although the Corvette could be equipped with a host of great optional engines in the late sixties, even the standard 350 was a fine performer, delivering 300 horsepower in completely stock form as you drove away from your Chevrolet… more»

Golf Yellow Slicktop: 1973 BMW 2002

This 1973 BMW 2002 is a case of looking like an absolutely fantastic deal for someone that’s been on the hunt for a so-called “roundie,” or round tail light example. With a desirable color scheme known as “Golf Yellow”… more»

Rare Mojave Edition: 1983 Toyota Pickup

While we sometimes talk down on cosmetic dress-up trims and other so-called limited edition models, there’s occasionally the case of a rare specimen that’s so obscure it has to be cool. That’s the box I’m checking with this unusual… more»

Strictly Business: 1950 Plymouth Coupe

Finding a real business coupe is a trick – plenty of folks think they have a business coupe but the car turns out to be a club coupe, or worse, a sedan. Today’s Plymouth is the real deal, with… more»

Fairlane With A Bed: 1968 Ford Ranchero

When Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957, it had a simple slogan: “More Than a Car! More Than a Truck!” Back then, pickups were mostly seen as work vehicles, not something you’d necessarily drive to church or take out… more»

Last Model Year: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport

The Dart Sport was the less controversial name for what began in 1971 as the Dodge Demon. After supposedly receiving pressure from the clergy, Dodge changed the name of the Plymouth Duster-derivative to Dart Sport from 1973 to 1976,… more»