After taking the world by storm when launched in 1955, the 1956 model year was not as successful for the Ford Thunderbird. It marked the lowest sales total during the T-Bird’s two-seater era, but at 15,631 cars, it was… more»
• For Sale • 32 Comments
1-of-1? 1972 Oldsmobile 442
When an owner claims that their classic car could be 1-of-1, it is likely to open a can of worms. That is the situation with this 1972 Oldsmobile 442, so getting our reader’s opinions on this classic will be… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Driving 455: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Third Generation Buick Riviera is a range that stands out in the crowd. Colloquially known as the “boat-tail” model, its looks tended to polarize potential buyers. Its radical appearance didn’t help its sales, and the fact that the… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Original 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1971, potential buyers could walk into their Chevrolet dealership and drive away in a Corvette that was more potent than our feature car. However, that step up the ladder came at a considerable cost and would help to… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Take The Challenge: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
We’ve seen some sad and sorry 1st Generation Mustang project cars over the years here at Barn Finds, and a surprising number of them have been dragged back from the brink by passionate enthusiasts. That is the sort of… more»
• For Sale • 6 Comments
Real Deal: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the original and definitive muscle car, the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 does nothing but cement General Motors within that genre. Good examples today can fetch amazing prices, and values seem… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
371 Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Survivor
In 1957 there was really no such thing as a muscle car. That’s what makes this ’57 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop a special vehicle. The original owner ordered it with a rare engine upgrade, making this one of… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The next owner of this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 might face some tough decisions. It is a rock-solid classic that would undoubtedly benefit from a cosmetic refresh. However, it still wears its original paint, and the decision will be… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
21k Mile Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
There are times when an over-abundance of a single color on a car can become overwhelming. This is why some manufacturers will offer interiors that contrast with the exterior, and why contrasting viny tops were popular in years gone… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO 4-Speed
For people who hate making decisions, the 1971 Pontiac Trans Am must’ve been a revelation. The company offered it with a single-engine, and potential buyers had to choose whether they wanted to undertake shifting duties themselves or whether the… more»
• For Sale • 28 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
If a buyer wanted a high-performance American two-seater in 1969, they had two choices. They could opt for a Chevrolet Corvette, but the AMC AMX offered an interesting and far more affordable alternative if the budget didn’t stretch that… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
One of the great attractions for buyers when they wandered into their local Ford dealership to order their shiny new 1st Generation Mustang was the enormous selection of optional extras on offer. If you look back across motoring history… more»
• For Sale • 41 Comments
Aussie Muscle In The US: 2011 Holden HSV Maloo R8
Hindsight. It’s 20:20 vision. As I write this article, it strikes me that it is almost exactly four years to the day since the last passenger car rolled off an Australian production line. On October 20th, 2017, the Holden… more»
• For Sale • 38 Comments
Factory Air: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
When Lee Iacocca set the design parameters for what would become the Ford Pinto, he had some very specific characteristics in mind. He demanded that the car must weigh less than 2,000lbs and that its sticker price should be… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Simply Spotless: 1958 Ford Ranchero Custom
Vehicles like the Ford Ranchero represent an interesting compromise for the motoring public. They offer greater load-carrying capacity than you might expect to find in a sedan or station wagon but with greater comfort and refinement than most people… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
First Year Model: 1939 Mercury Eight Sedan
Launching a completely new car brand will be a high-risk venture at the best of times, but doing so as the world was slowly climbing out of the crippling Great Depression was a supreme act of bravery and self-belief…. more»
