It’s no secret that 1980s supercars are becoming the collectibles of the moment. Nostalgia drives this, as a generation of people become old enough to afford to stash away the car they couldn’t afford to drive when it was… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare 4-Cylinder Muscle: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO
A four-cylinder Mustang wouldn’t normally be something you would think of as a collectible, but every rule has an exception, and this one comes with the letters “SVO” attached. “Special Vehicle Operations” is what that spells out to, and… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Forest Find: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
Before we get too far down the road on this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro coupe, let’s admit something: There’s really nothing worth saving here. This car is rotted from pillar to post, including the B-pillar, trunk, and quarters. The engine… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
What Price Originality?: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
What’s my excuse this time? I have to pose that question to myself, or else all my griping about how impossible it is to find a pristine GM A-body that can be driven like it was the muscle car… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Only A Freeze Plug? 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
Ah, the good old freeze plug story was deployed to justify the condition of an engine. What does that mean? If you have to ask, you’re young and good for you. So, after a brief Barn Finds-style intro, I’ll… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cool Enough Coupe: 1962 Chevy Impala
I didn’t instantly have a picture of the 1962 Impala pop into my head when I saw a tip by Numskal for just such a Chevy. So I clicked the link just to see what the car looked like…. more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cool Just Like This: 1965 Mustang 2+2
Patina is a word that can rescue a messy, needy car and render it cool. That might be the case with this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (fastback), viewable here on ebay. It’s available for bid and is sitting at just… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
442 Or Regular Old(s) Cutlass?: 1968 Oldsmobile
If an Olds 442 has been in your sight lines, this might be your chance to put paid to that dream. But read and look carefully at this ad for a 1968 model here on ebay. The car could… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
When you’ve got rust on the tops of your fenders, you know you’re in a bit of trouble. But that hasn’t deterred six people from putting in a bid on this 1969 Mustang Fastback, available here on ebay and… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Three days from now, you could be the owner of a 1987 Chevy Camaro Z28, currently up for bid here on ebay and going for under $2,000. In fact, it’s at $1600, with thirty bids having been registered. Why… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
“1977 AMC Pacer. Super fun, and everyone loves it.” That’s how the ad for this interesting potential collectible kicks off on craiglist. Matt H saw that and decided to share it as a tip for the rest of us… more»
May 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original One Time: 1965 Chevy Impala SS Convertible
How many ways are there to say you’re in love? Well, if you don’t know them all right now, your fertile mind will reveal them after you acquire this amazingly original 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. Tip master TJ… more»
May 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Driveway Find: 1967 Buick Wildcat
Want to go off the grid of 60s classics just a touch? Then how about looking past the Chevy and Dodge nameplate and plunk yourself down in a Buick? This 1967 Wildcat, seen here on craigslist, might just be… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
A Beetle, Only Super: All-Original 1973 VW
Want a classic VW that you don’t have to shift yourself? This 1973 VW Super Beetle might be the car to cruise around wherever you live. You’ll find it here on craigslist for an asking price of $15,500. It… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Low-Mile 5-Speed: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe
Did you miss the chance for a 1980s sporty car the first time around? Well, your ship may have come in in the form of this one-owner 1988 Chevrolet Camaro available in Brimfield, MA and viewable here on craigslist…. more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Nearly Forty, You Say? 1986 Monte Carlo SS
Seeing the presence of a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo on our Barn Finds assignments board, my mind went right to the 1970s Montes. I’ve always wanted one, and I found myself briefly confused when the SS of the 1980s… more»
