I’ll admit it, I have a thing for Jeep XJ’s – they’re one of my all-time favorites. I owned a ’91 edition for many years and it continues to be one of the best cars that I ever owned…. more»
Aug 22, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Bench Seat Model? 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
I know how many 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlos were produced (29K), even how many wore SS (Super Sport) equipment. But how many of those 16K high-performance versions were equipped with a front bench seat? That, I do not know…. more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Of Only 1,500! 1960 Imperial Custom
The seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom two-door hardtop, or a “Southampton” as the hardtop was known, claims rarity with only 1,500 copies produced. My research reveals 1,498 so I’d say we’re good to go! Also claimed is a… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Hopped Up 383: 1965 Dodge Polara
The listing reads, “1965 Dodge Polara 383 big cam 750 carb aluminum intake, aftermarket hei runs but need fuel tank.” I was thinking that it should also have a caveat such as “If you can find it under all… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Left Hand Drive: 1939 Ford Thames Panel Van
When was the last time you spied one of these, a 1939 Ford Thames panel van? Maybe never, right? This one’s an export model as it is equipped with left-hand drive – not exactly what one would expect from… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Bound Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
If I had to pick a Thunderbird favorite, it would be the fourth-gen, such as today’s feature, a 1965 convertible. Having lived in a Weston, Massachusetts barn for an extended period, this Emberglo Metallic finished ‘bird has been cleaned… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
Here’s a tale of two cars for you. The ’91-’96 Chevrolet Caprice (B-body) was derided as a Blimp-O-Mobile at first but then underwent some corrective surgery for the ’93 model year with radiused rear wheel openings and a wider… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Aluminum Body? 1930 Lincoln Model L
OK, so this 1930 Lincoln Model L is hardly a “hot rod Lincoln”, no it’s more like an archeological dig and a fascinating look into what was offered by one of America’s premier auto companies almost a century ago…. more»
Aug 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sportomatic Equipped! 1977 Porsche 911S
Is it an automatic transmission or not? Well, it’s a sorta inbetweeney and according to the seller of this 1977 Porsche 911S, it’s one of only 58 assembled that year equipped with the Sportomatic transaxle. It’s a new one… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare Bench Seat! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
A couple of observations regarding this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Firstly, I can’t believe how many we have covered here. Of the 235K assembled in ’68, I think we have reviewed every one of them (slight exaggeration of course). Secondly,… more»
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Only 10K Miles! 1997 Jaguar XK8
You won’t find a lot of 1997 anythings here on Barn Finds and definitely not Jaguars such as this XK8 coupe. But why not? Yeah, yeah, it’s not a barn find but it is getting old, twenty-seven years… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
It Is Like New! 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
At 228.5 inches in length, riding on a 130-inch wheelbase, and tipping the scales at 5,000 lbs. qualifies this 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille as a true whammer-jammer – this is a lot of car! Looking oh-so early ’70s in… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ran Twenty Years Ago: 1940 Hudson Pickup
When one thinks of Hudson automobiles, the “step-down” design as employed by their famous streamlined Hornet is often what comes to mind. Well, that’s not all as Hudson was in the pickup truck business too. MotorBuscuit tells us that… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Year Only: 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman Wagon
According to Merriam-Webster, a Yeoman is: an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household; a person attending or assisting another; a retainer – yeoman of the guard; a naval petty officer who performs clerical duties. Apparently, Mirriam,… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Craigslist Find: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Project
We have covered a lot of E-Types on Barn Finds, coupes, and roadsters alike, and the one commonality I have noticed is that they’re all projects just like this Katonah, New York resident. While I find that somewhat surprising,… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Top Of The Line: 1949 Cadillac Imperial Sedan Limo
When you hear the name “Imperial”, you probably think of ChryCo’s Imperial, a trim level that morphed into its own brand starting in 1955. But before that time, and dating to the 1930s, Cadillac used the “Imperial” designation on… more»
