Years ago when the concept of an “old car” came up it was often one that looked like this 1953 Buick Special. And I guess that’s because years ago, there were a lot of old, similar cars sitting in… more»
Nov 18, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Winged Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Maybe my eyes are deceiving me but this bat-winged 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible looks like it’s sagging in its middle. And if it’s not, it probably should be. And the seller reminds us, “If you’re looking at ad you… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon
Often, the seller of an old and forlorn station wagon will suggest that it would make a “cool surf wagon” or some similar undertaking as its next station in life. In the case of this 1951 Chevrolet Styleline, it… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
401 Equipped! 1971 AMC Javelin SST
OK, how about a show of hands, AMC Javelin gen-one (’68-’70) or AMC Javelin gen-two (’71-’74)? I’ve always preferred gen-one but I’m willing to be persuaded otherwise. The persuasion today is courtesy of a 1971 Javelin in SST trim…. more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Alternative Muscle? 1967 Ford Fairlane 390 GTA
In spite of the spectacular popularity of Chevrolet’s ’66 and ’67 SS396 Chevelle, I was first aware of Ford’s ’66 and ’67 Fairlane GT and still have a thing for them. I’m not sure if it is the “fleet-0f-foot”… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
SS Redux: 1995 Chevrolet Impala
One of the biggest surprises of the 1990s was the reintroduction of the Chevrolet Impala, but in this rendition, it was only available as a four-door, Super Sport (SS) performance variant. Full-size performance, which faded away at the end… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Call 911! 1942 Ford Siebert Ambulance
The seller tells us that this 1942 Ford ambulance is “incredibly rare”. Well, being a domestic ’42 anything makes it rare, the ambulance part contributes the “incredibly” part I suppose. Also considered to be rough, a true understatement, this… more»
Nov 12, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Headers?! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
When I do some research on how many 1968 Chevrolets, of all stripes, that we have covered on Barn Finds, the results seem endless. The bowtie had it all goin’ on in that year, full-size, Corvettes, Camaros, Novas, Chevelles,… more»
Nov 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
318s Rule! 1972 Dodge Charger
A few days ago we covered this first-gen 1967 Dodge Charger. Today, we’re going to skip over the always mega-popular second-gen (’68-’70) and take a gander at a 1972 third-gen example. This sharp-looking Dodge, located in Big Bend, Wisconsin,… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Great Restoration Project! 1957 Mercedes 190SL
Old Mercedes-Benz 190SLs are no stranger to Barn Finds and quite a few are in more deleterious condition than this Rosedale, Maryland resident which is a 1957 example. Considered by the seller to be a “great restoration project“, this… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Fuel Injected? 1967 Dodge Charger 383
So what really happened? Dodge hit a major home run with its newly introduced 1966 Charger. But in ’67, sales fell right off of the table for what amounted to a repeat of the ’66 design, why? Based on… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
End Of The Line: 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end! Yes, an odd way to start a post. What this means, of course, is the end of Studebaker. They shut down their South Bend, Indiana plant in December of ’63 and kept their Hamilton, Ontario operation running… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Colonnade Carrier: 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari
GM’s colonnade intermediates (1973-1977) always stir some debate. Many dislike them when compared to the uber-popular 1968-1972 predecessor while others sing their praises – and they did have some, operationally speaking. All four, the Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac LeMans, Oldsmobile… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
16K Miles? 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
And now for one of my all-time favorites, a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. Well, almost a favorite as I prefer the ’68 and ’69 versions but that’s simply aesthetics – this one’s close enough! This Dart has an… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Big Block Power? 1968 Dodge “Power Wagon” Pickup
Often time, old Dodge pickups, and Power Wagon trucks in particular, that are unearthed here on Barn Finds are in less than stellar shape, many having been rode hard and put away wet. But then again, hard work, not… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
U Build It: 1928 Ford Model A Project
Hey Daddy-O, Kool Kat, Go-Went-Gone, and any number of other dated terms could be used in appropriately labeling this 1928 Ford Model A hot rod. It appears to be a long-stalled project but for how long is not stated…. more»
