Whenever I hear about a Riviera, more often than not, my mind immediately thinks of those cool personal luxury cars that Buick produced beginning in 1963. However, although it wasn’t a stand-alone model, a previous offering bearing the same… more»
About Mike Stephens
There's never been a time I wasn't fascinated with cars, including my childhood days. While my kindergarten peers were doodling kittens and bunny rabbits in the early seventies, I recall my tablet filling up with penciled drawings of sheet metal with wheels! Although writing posts for Barn Finds is by far my favorite past time, I also enjoy collecting old vinyl record albums, home improvement projects, hiking, and tinkering around with just about anything electrical or mechanical. I like to spend lots of time with my beautiful wife and our Yorkie as well- my wife's name is Joy and my dog is named Happy, so I'm truly blessed with a wonderful life here in Tennessee!
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original 396/3-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Other than a few paint touch-ups and blends over the years, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS seems to match most of the criteria we like to use here at Barn Finds to deem it a survivor. The seller doesn’t… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
$500 Project: 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale
At first glance, this 1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale looks like a bargain, as it’s priced at only $500. Even after viewing the entire ad, five Ben Franklin bills still sounds fairly reasonable, despite a couple of blunders we’ll investigate… more»
Mar 4, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 340: 1973 Plymouth Cuda Project
Back in 1970, things were still looking bright for the muscle car market, when the third and final generation of the Plymouth Barracuda was introduced. However, in what seemed like the blink of an eye, everything from rising insurance… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
38k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird?
Just from the lead photo, some of our readers with extensive T-Bird knowledge and a keen eye may have already spotted a blunder made by the seller of this Ford Thunderbird. The seventh-generation cars had a relatively short run,… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Strong Runner: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet owns a Hot Rod shop, and his initial vision was to turn this one into a low rider and paint it black. However, this Bel Air has taken a back seat to some… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The first-generation Oldsmobile Starfire was a more upscale offering in the brand’s lineup, and it’s one of those cool cars that combined both luxury and performance into one great package. Only a convertible was available when the car debuted… more»
Feb 26, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
64k Mile: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am not only looks great all the way around, but it’s also said to be a low-mileage original, with a history that’s traceable all the way back to when this one was new. The third… more»
Feb 25, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Droptop Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Spring is just around the corner, so if you’ve been in the market for a sixties droptop to take on as a project, this 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible might be worth checking out. There are both positives and… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dukes Of Hazzard Style: 1976 Plymouth Fury Police Tribute
Throughout the years, there have been lots of 1969 Dodge Chargers dressed up to look like the famous General Lee, an iconic Mopar from the popular The Dukes Of Hazzard TV show. That’s understandable, as the second-generation Charger looks… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Low-Mileage Luxury Survivor: 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
Like many GM offerings, the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was downsized for its tenth generation of production, which ran from 1977 through 1984. However, the car remained large enough to provide passengers with hours of comfort, with the headroom and rear… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
442 Inspired Muscle Wagon: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Before the minivan took the world by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were still the hot commodity during the previous decade for transporting large families, whether across town or cross-country. While these were a practical choice, most weren’t… more»
Feb 21, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rolling Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS is sort of at an unusual stage, and I have to agree with Barn Finds tipster Ted when he wrote to us saying he’s a bit confused by the ad and the photos. However,… more»
Feb 19, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Project
After scrolling through all the photos, it’s sort of hard to comprehend that this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette needs a full restoration. That’s what the seller here says, and as good as this car looks, I’m wondering if he’s referring… more»
Feb 19, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Wally World Or Bust! 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
The seller of this 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Station Wagon says he will “do” one car per year, and if this one’s any indication of his past work, I believe he means turning autos into something catchy rather… more»
Feb 19, 2025 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The new Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM back in 1973, with the Chevrolet Chevelle getting a fresh body to begin its third generation of production. This is one of those cars that got a bit sleeker-looking… more»
