See-Thru Roof: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley

In 1954 and 1955, FoMoCo offered two products as a hardtop with a transparent roof. In ’54, there were the Ford Crestline Crown Victoria Skyliner and Mercury Monterey Sun Valley (in ’55, the Sun Valley was based on the… more»

Rear Engine Roadster: 1967 Renault Caravelle

In addition to not thinking much about Peugeots, a Renault, such as this 1967 Caravelle hardtop convertible never as much as registers a brain wave. Perhaps it should, it’s a neat-looking little car and I don’t believe I’ve ever… more»

Rust-Free Two-Stroke Project: 1967 Saab 95

A French gentleman named Nicholas Cugnot is said to have been the first to have successfully used front-wheel drive on a vehicle – a steam-powered three-wheeler – in 1769, almost 200 years before this 1967 Saab 95 was made…. more»

17K-Mile Barn Find: 1993 Dodge Dakota Sport 4×4

Looking appropriately Barn Find’y, the seller lists this 1993 Dodge Dakota Sport 4×4 pickup as an actual barn find. That’s all they say about it, their description doesn’t give any ownership history, although clicking on the vehicle history report… more»

Half-Buried: 1967 Dodge A-100 Van

The Dodge A-100 (and A-108 with a longer wheelbase) was a “cabover” panel van built by Chrysler from 1964 to 1970. Next to the VW van, it may have been the most popular of its kind in the 1970s… more»

Retro Roadster: Panther Lima Turbo

Before researching this tip sent over by T.J., I had never heard of Panther Westwinds and its predilection for creating retro-classic fiberglass roadsters. The company was founded in Britain in 1972 by Robert Jankel, who trained as an engineer…. more»

Two-Owner Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500

While the Ford Fairlane first launched in the 1950s, it was a mid-size car from 1962 to 1970. It was joined by the Torino nameplate in 1968, which would quickly take over the series. This ‘68 Fairlane 500 2-door… more»

Dusty and Crusty: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac reached the height of production for the Firebird and Trans Am in 1979. Pontiac built over 211,000 Firebirds and over 117,000 Trans Ams that year. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold by a dealer in Greenfield,… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

Muscle car buyers in the sixties and seventies often had to spend time doing some homework before visiting the dealer of their choice, as many models offered a fine variety of engine options to pick from.  However, the only… more»

Major Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

One of the attractions of American classics from the 1960s as project candidates is the ready availability of replacement steel that will allow the owner to achieve a rust-free status. This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T will need that and… more»

Genuine Barn Find: 1968 Ford Mustang

The First Generation Mustang remains a staple of the classic scene, which is great news for those who already have one parked in their garage. They are typically a rock-solid investment prospect, but that is bad news for those… more»

BF Auction: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport

As far as I can tell, it is impossible to own a Jeep Wrangler and not be happy with it. Yes, I know – there must be some Wrangler owners who are cursing John North Willys, American Bantam, and… more»

Upgraded Engine: 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero

The 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero was touted in Ford brochures as being “America’s lowest-priced pickup”, and having “New economy . . . up to 30 miles per gallon!” Low price and high mpg, that’s a hard combo to beat,… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Many enthusiasts will accept modifications performed on a desirable classic if the changes are period-correct and sympathetic. Therefore, this 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible may appeal to those individuals. Its presentation is first-rate, while the Tri-Power V8 lurking under the… more»

Motivated Seller: 1963 Buick Riviera

Notice to Barn Finds readers: I cannot be unbiased about the 1963 Riviera. It is one of my favorite cars of all time, I own one, and mine is in similar driver condition as the one being sold here on… more»

Ultra Affordable 390 Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

We’ve recently seen a few affordable project candidates cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be one of the better ones. It is begging for TLC, but its general lack of rust and… more»

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