OK, I never thought that I’d see the likes of a 1992 Chevrolet Beretta grace the web pages of Barn Finds. Sure, they sold pretty well, 52K found homes in ’92 but…They were a definite commodity car, you know,… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Final Year! 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible
This! Yes, this is a car that I could get behind, a 1975 Buick LeSabre convertible. It’s a final-year, 63K mile example and is one of only 5,300 produced that year. Appearing to be in beautiful condition, this big… more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 58 Comments
The Flattie Lives On: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Nothing special about the 1978, twenty-fifth (silver) anniversary of Chevrolet’s Corvette, right? There were about 40K produced and we have covered many here on BF. This example, however, is a standout for the most surprising reason. You know how… more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
First Year LTD: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
What a year 1965 was for the domestic automobile business! GM seemed to suck all of the air out of the room with their Fisher Body designed B and C-Body full-size cars. Chevrolet, in particular, stole the GM show… more»
Oct 30, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Easy Resto Project? 1967 Pontiac GTO
Spoiler alert – this 1967 Pontiac GTO is not without its issues. And considering the volume that is covered here, my first inclination was to take a pass. But, this is an unusual two-door Sports Coupe model (two-door sedan)… more»
Oct 30, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Four Door Bruiser! 1968 Buick 430 Wildcat
When I think of cars like this 1968 Buick Wildcat, a high-performance, stylish, two-door hardtop or convertible full-sizer is what comes to mind – you know like a Pontiac Grand Prix, Ford XL, Chevrolet Impala SS/SS427. What I had… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
61K Original Miles! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Yesterday we reviewed a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais “International” edition and today, we’re going to wind it back a bit to the Colonnade years (’73-’77) with this very green ’73 Cutlass S. It was this generation, the ’76 in… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stately And Original: 1964 Imperial Crown
This! A 1964 Imperial Crown is one of the first cars that I can recall that really caught my attention. Yeah, it’s an odd one for a “car kid” to latch on to and I’m not sure why. I… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
International 5-Speed! 1991 Oldsmobile Calais
Things had certainly changed at Oldsmobile by 1991 – but then they had changed for everyone in the automobile biz by that point. The Doctor’s sales leviathan, the rear-wheel drive Cutlass/Cutlass Supreme had gone away and Cutlass was now… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
One of 229? 1976 Ford Maverick
Well, I guess I never thought there would be a time when a Ford Maverick would get coverage on an automotive enthusiast’s website. Sure, the Maverick, such as today’s 1976 discovery, sold well – 2.1 M copies between model… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
428 Ram-Air Project: 1969 Ford Cobra
When I first encountered this listing I thought, here we go, another Mustang, but it wasn’t until I looked more closely that I realized that it was actually a 1969 Fairlane, or Torino, or maybe even a Cobra. It,… more»
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Police Pensioner: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
In my part of the world, Ford’s “Interceptor” Explorer is thee go-to cop car. Before that, it was Ford’s Interceptor Taurus, and preceding that it was Chevrolet’s ubiquitous W-body Impala (and I saw one last week that had to… more»
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1962 Chrysler Town And Country
This 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country station wagon looks like a cross between a Good & Plenty and a Pink Panther ride. The seller suggests that this Granada Hills, California resident is a rare surf wagon –… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 4-Speed Project
So, what do we have here, a valuable second-gen 1971 Plymouth Road Runner project, or…more Mopar mania? No doubt, this one’s genuine, but it’s a project – there is apparent rust and the matching number engine is missing some… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
One of the things that always set 1973 model cars, apart from their ’72 predecessors, is the presence of railroad crosstie-sized front bumpers. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 215, “Exterior… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1968 Pontiac Catalina
I’ve covered quite a few Pontiac Catalinas over the last several months. Most, usually have some standout, or at least notable, characteristic that makes them a car of interest, and earns them an entry on our tip list. This… more»
