Just when you think every old, interesting collectible car has been scooped up by a flipper, and it’s just not possible for another to surface, ta-da! a beautiful, inaugural year 1963 Buick Riviera appears. Claimed as a 40K original… more»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible And More!
Usually, there has to be something notable about a subject car for me to take an interest. It could be something small and obscure, or something obvious that everyone sees. In the case of the 1969 Dodge Coronet, my… more»
May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve Wonderful! 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
Sometimes it seems that the third-generation (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1985 IROC Z28 example, is the Rodney Dangerfield of Camaros, they get no respect. Everyone is caught up in the original first-gen (’67-’69) and early second-gen (’70-’73)… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Dukes Of Hazzard Wanna Be? 1969 Dodge Charger
A 1969 Dodge Charger. Right, one of about 85K built and we’ve probably covered every existing one on Barn Finds. They are popular and some of the worst examples that I have covered still ring up bodacious prices. This… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Wunderbar! 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
When I first spotted this 1956 Volkswagen Beetle the initial thought through my mind was Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, The Gold Bug. Yes, it’s a bizarre association but I don’t believe I have ever seen a VW bug… more»
May 16, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Hardtop Wagon! 1962 Chrysler New Yorker
Last week I suggested that Chevrolet and Ford station wagons are hot and get a lot of Barn Finds press, which they do. Today, we’re going to stay in the realm of the BIG Three but look at what… more»
May 16, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Air Cooled Project: 1929 Franklin Victoria
Wow, what a find, a 1929 Franklin Victoria Brougham sedan! An unfortunate victim of the great depression, Franklin was one of those marques that went their own way as so many of the independents did in the days before… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Right Project? 1966 Porsche 911
I was a bit taken back by this 1966 Porsche 911, primarily by what’s revealed underneath. I encounter a lot of 911 series cars off of our tip list but there has to be something really notable for me… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Barnette Ambulance: 1949 Pontiac Sedan Delivery
Well, this one certainly threw me a curve! I wasn’t sure exactly what it was or was supposed to be. It’s a 1949 Pontiac that has been converted into an ambulance but it really looks too short for that… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One Of 1000! 1935 Fiat Ardita 2500
*Update 5-15-2022: An image of the engine has been included, my error for initially missing it. JO To me, all things Fiat usually means a tiny car of questionable reliability so you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
SS396 Association? 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
There are many different reasons to cover this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, the most obvious being that it’s a full-size ’60s vintage wagon and they are certainly popular right now. These Chevy Caprice/Kingswood/Kingswood Estate and Ford Country Squires… more»
May 12, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
340 4-Speed! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
I have been eyeballin’ fourth-generation Dodge Darts for a while now. The clean simplicity of their lines, especially the pre-Federal bumper versions made from ’67 to ’72 presented a perfect balance for a budget compact, an everyday family driver,… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
421 4-Speed? 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Droptop
From the days when performance was still available as a full-size thumper, we have this 1965 Pontiac 2+2 for your review. This example was originally equipped with an unusual powertrain but things have changed over the years. Parked in… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Little Old Lady Owned: 1959 Imperial Crown
Let’s cut to the chase, this 1959 Imperial Crown convertible is a whammer-jammer in all of its Virgil Exner excess. As outrageous as it sits, it looks like it could be auditioning for a part in delusional director John… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Car Port Find: 1969 Dodge Coronet Model 440
I remember a time years ago when I knew a bit about cars and engines, and when I glimpsed an ordinary-looking Dodge Coronet 440, such as this 1969 example, I thought “An engine that big in such a non-remarkable… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Restorable Condition? 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
I chuckled a bit when I read the comment, “There is slight impact damage on left rear quarter…” that seems like an unusual thing to focus upon when considering the entirety of this 1967 Sunbeam Tiger. These V8 performers… more»
