At the height of the muscle car era, Oldsmobile made a deal with the Hurst Performance company that worked out really well for both companies. In order to create a “halo” car, the two companies collaborated to produce special,… more»
May 29, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Long And Lost: 1953 Lincoln Capri
We tend to see quite a few large, luxurious Lincolns from the sixties, seventies and eighties on Barn Finds, but not so many of the early fifties versions that are famous for their victories in the Mexican Road Races… more»
May 27, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Texas Ranger: 1969 Ford Ranger Pickup
We’ve seen quite a few of this vintage Ford trucks show up on Barn Finds recently. Jamie wrote up a similar truck just the other day; that one was a fairly well used Explorer model wearing a fairly unattractive… more»
May 24, 2016 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Ready To Rise: 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix
Thanks to one of our intrepid readers for sending us a tip about this interesting and rarely seen 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix that is up for sale on eBay. It’s a no-reserve auction, but with a starting bid of… more»
May 23, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
A Fast Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
While the late 1970’s were not a good time for performance cars, Dodge was able to pull a neat trick in 1978 with the introduction of the high performance Lil’ Red Express pick up truck. A loophole in emissions… more»
May 22, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
A Cameo Appearance: 1957 Chevrolet Pick Up
Thanks to reader cj32769 who pointed out this auction in a comment on the Rebel Randall posting from yesterday.
May 22, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rivmobile: 1979 Buick Riviera
By 1979, Buick Riviera was beginning its sixth generation since its auspicious beginnings in 1963 – a design that is still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful American cars ever made.
May 21, 2016 • For Sale Stories • 23 Comments
1956 Corvette Pulled From Missouri Basement
There have been been some pretty cool barn finds being discovered lately. Our buddies over at Hot Rod recently featured one of those amazing finds. Longtime writer Jerry Heasley wrote about this 1956 Corvette story in April, 2016, and… more»
May 21, 2016 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Where’s Robin: 1974 Battronic Van
Thanks to reader Larry D for sending us word of this very unusual 1974 Battronic electric van for sale on craigslist in Seymour, Connecticut.
May 18, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sweet Old Survivor: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain
Probably because I was born in 1951, I have a soft spot in my heart for all cars made that year. This nice old 1951 Pontiac Chieftain sedan for sale on craigslist in Howell, New Jersey caught my eye… more»
May 17, 2016 • For Sale Stories • 36 Comments
Barn Find Story: 1970 Chevelle SS396 L78
It’s safe to say that many of the folks who read Barn Finds regularly dream of finding their own hidden away, extremely special car.
May 16, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Mystery Hauler: 1950 Military Truck
The seller of this big old military truck claims it is a GMC “deuce and a half.” However, when I saw this truck, which is located in Durham, Connecticut and for sale on craigslist, I thought this might be… more»
May 10, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big Hemi: 1953 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon
This is a great find sent to us by reader Charles H, a 1953 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Station Wagon for sale at auction on eBay. As of this writing, with four days left in the auction,… more»
May 10, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Lightweight Hauler: 1983 Dodge Rampage
There have been three similar Dodge Rampage half car half pick ups featured here on Barn Finds over the last 18 months or so. When these were new, they were the first front wheel drive pick ups offered for… more»
May 8, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Time Capsule: 1974 Dodge Dart
I don’t much care for these mid-seventies Dodge Darts (though I have always liked the earlier two door versions, especially the more muscular GTS model.)
May 8, 2016 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rod Or Restore? 1931 Chevy Coupe
The rod-or-restore argument has been going on for years now among the various factions in the old car world. Purists hate to see restorable old cars turned into hot rods, and of course rodders’ eyes get big when they… more»
