It’s a 1980 MGB, one of the last, as ’80 was its grand finale. Yes, it has those outsized black rubber bumpers which seem to be the bane of ‘74.5 and later Bs. Anything else remarkable? Well, I guess… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare V8 Champ: 1963 Studebaker Pickup
If you think this 1963 Studebaker Champ’s front end resembles a Studebaker Lark, you would be correct, that’s where it originated. Introduced in 1960, the Champ was fairly shortlived, exiting production in ’64 as Studebaker was winding down its… more»
Sep 20, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Ready To Cruise! 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
I’ve opined about the current state of affairs of the Chrysler brand more times than I can recall. That being the case, I’ll dispense with beating that dead horse again and just live in the past while I write… more»
Sep 20, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Seldom Seen: 1974 GMC Sprint SP-454
Automotive badge engineering has been around for a long time. You know, take one manufacturer’s division model, change the orientation of the grille, rename it, and give it to the manufacturer’s other division. Some reengineering is more significant than… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Like New! Spectacular 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
When is a Sunbeam Tiger, not a Tiger? When it’s just a regular old Alpine such as this fantastic looking 1967 example. What I’m alluding to here is how so much attention gets lobbed on the V8-powered Tiger though… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original V8 Engine! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
Very early Chevrolet Corvettes, such as this 1955 C1, aren’t regular attendees here on Barn Finds but they are certainly notable cars. The year 1955 marked the beginning of Chevrolet’s famed fiberglass two-seater being paired with the small block… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
A Nova Alternative? 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
Remember this breakdown from years past: Nova Omega Ventura Apollo Yup, it’s GM’s X-body line-up from the ’70s. Chevrolet got into the act first, in the early ’60s, with the Chevy II and its upscale Nova model. The additional… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4.5 Liter V8! 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
I’ve always thought that Mercedes of this 1973 280 SE’s generation had a stately bearing about themselves – light green or not, which we are told is its born-with hue. Documentation from the original owner comes with this 62… more»
Sep 17, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Is It An SS? 1970 4-Speed Chevrolet Nova
Usually, when you have a Chevrolet Nova as nice as this 1970 example, you’ll want to crow about it and sing its praises. You know, if it’s a Super Sport (SS) edition, say so, right? Well, this car looks… more»
Sep 16, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bargain Priced! 1966 Triumph Spitfire
Everybody likes a deal, right? Well, Mr. Mitchell G. has found one for us, it’s a 1966 Triumph Spitfire and the price has dropped $400 to a low of $1,350 with no reasonable offer refused! Of course, that old… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fuelie Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s 1958 Corvette was a reflection of the time – it got more complicated looking than its predecessor and chrome plating abounded. Regardless, it’s a C1 and is held in high esteem today – especially if it’s in either… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
The Final Year: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS
All good things come to an end and for Chevrolet’s half car/half truck, the El Camino, 1987 was it. Ford beat Chevy to the punch by two years, introducing their Ute, the Ranchero, in ’57 with Chevrolet following suit… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 58 Comments
No Reserve: 1986 Merkur XR4Ti 5-Speed
Show of hands if you remember the Merkur XR4Ti (it’s that XR4Ti part that I can never recall). They were all over the place in the ’80s (’85-’89) and then just seemed to disappear overnight. Today’s find, courtesy of… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Only 32K Miles! 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Third-gen (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaros seem to get short-shrift in the desirability index. They turn up here on Barn Finds from time to time but are considerably overshadowed by the two previous generations. I have some anecdotal reasons such as… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
4-Speed And New Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT
If you weren’t a Ford guy, you might warm up to the Blue Oval with this 1968 Ford Torino GT convertible. This one’s a real looker, has been owned by the same person for the last twenty-five years, and… more»
Sep 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
J-2 Triple Carburetors! 1957 Oldsmobile 88
Oldsmobile is a sorely missed marque! They were innovators and brought us the Hydramatic automatic transmission in ’40, and then the overhead valve V8 engine in 1949. They straddled both the near-luxury echelon while incorporating style and performance. Today’s… more»
