The other David here on Barn Finds recently wrote up an incredibly scary 1939 Mercury Lumina he found on Hemmings. Mercumina? Lumercury? I thought it was pretty awful and clearly a unique effort made by a unique and unusual individual.
Apr 13, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Simply Delightful: 1950 DeSoto Coupe
In 1950, there was no indication that DeSoto would ever disappear as a Mopar nameplate. In fact, DeSoto sold 133,605 cars that year, just about double what this brand sold in 1946, so it was a popular car at… more»
Apr 10, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Vairy Rusty: 1967 Corvair Convertible
Corvairs have always been prone to rust, but then again, maybe not so much more so than many other cars of the 1960s. And parts are readily available for almost any body part you could think of, including… more»
Apr 10, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original Droptop: 1969 Plymouth Fury III
In 1969 Chrysler Corp introduced the new “fuselage” styling for their large and full size car models. Plymouth Fury, Sport Fury and VIP models got wider and longer with a 120 inch wheelbase for the Fury line, which included… more»
Apr 10, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Gold Nugget? 1972 Cadillac Sedan deVille
Cadillac celebrated its 70th anniversary in 1972 with a big year of sales, setting a new record with annual production of 267,827 cars built (breaking the 1970 record by almost 30,000 units!). Calais was the entry level model, with… more»
Apr 6, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Field Find Hot Rod: 1940 Packard
Craigslist is a never ending source of interesting cars and sellers’ stories about them. Sometimes the ads suggest more than they actually say, and I find myself trying to imagine the real story behind the car and its current… more»
Apr 6, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Vairy Good Deal: 1962 Corvair Coupe
Thanks to reader Jason L, we get to see this very nice looking 1964 Corvair 110 hp coupe for sale on craigslist in the community of Poulsbo, Washington (northwest of Seattle according to CL’s handy map feature.)
Apr 5, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Bird In The Barn: 1964 Falcon Sprint
I’m sure most of the car freaks among us know the fabulously popular Ford Mustang was pretty much a Falcon beneath the skin when it was introduced in 1964. Early Mustangs remain hugely popular collector cars, while Falcon values have… more»
Apr 4, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
How often can you find a running, drivable 67 year old classic car of any kind at an affordable price these days? Here is one example on eBay, a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe, located in Richmond, Virginia, with a BIN… more»
Apr 4, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
J.P. Morgan’s Railcar: Erie 400 Pullman Car
Personally I like anything with wheels, and that includes trains and airplanes as well as cars. So when reader Jim S. sent us the link to this beautiful, custom made Pullman car, we found it impossible to resist. We hope… more»
Apr 1, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Really Big Deal: 1937 Cadillac
Anyone out there need a really big old car? This might be your baby, a 1937 Cadillac four door sedan for sale on here on craigslist, and located outside Houston, Texas.
Mar 31, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Frightening Barn Find: 1950 Plymouth Woody
I called this a frightening find, because even though this is a woody, and therefore highly desirable, its condition is kind of scary to me. This 1950 Plymouth woody station wagon is for sale on eBay with no reserve, and… more»
Mar 30, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Grandma’s Car: 1974 Buick Regal
Thanks Peter R. for yet another cool find! Here we have what the seller calls a “time capsule” 1974 Buick Regal for sale on craigslist in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Mar 28, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Have Plow Will Travel: 1959 Willys For $400!
How often do we find any old car in almost driveable condition that can be purchased for only $400 anymore? Thanks to reader Peter R., who has sent us many good leads before, we are able to present this… more»
Mar 27, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Telephone Truck: 1967 Ford Econoline
This nice old 1967 Ford Econoline panel van is for sale on in craigslist in Austin, Texas with an asking price of $5,300. As you can see from two of the photos provided, this truck was originally owned by… more»
Mar 27, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One Family Since New: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Here’s an unusual find; an almost 60 year old car that has stayed in one family and been really well-cared for its entire life. The seller of this fantastic 57 Chevrolet Bel Air two door sedan for sale here… more»
