True Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville

The seller of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville says this one is a true barn find, originally parked when the price of gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon!  If I did my homework correctly, that would… more»

53k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone.  With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember… more»

No Reserve 4×4 Project: 1976 Ford Bronco

With the complex nature of most modern-day four-wheel-drive SUV offerings, it’s nice to step back in time when they weren’t so complicated, with the simplicity playing a large part in the appeal of this 1976 Ford Bronco.  Introduced back… more»

Cheap 440-Powered Project: 1969 Chrysler 300

I’ve been keeping an eye on this 1969 Chrysler 300 for a few days since we first received the tip, and for $3,000, I’m a bit surprised that nobody has snatched this one yet.  There will be some tasks… more»

Factory 455? 1969 Buick Riviera

When we first got word of this 1969 Buick Riviera from Barn Finds reader Randy J., he was impressed enough to say to consider it gone when he gets there, and I can certainly understand his optimism.  Personal luxury… more»

Promising Project: 1961 Oldsmobile F85 Wagon

When it comes to gearhead thinking, it’s a sign of real maturity when someone comes to terms with the fact that they’ll never have time to complete a project, then decides to get whatever car they’re working on into… more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

I could see where some naysayers might argue that there’s a reason the Cadillac hearse is sitting next to this Chevelle, possibly waiting to transport this one to its final resting place.  However, while it’s true that this Chevy… more»

1 Of 1,150: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pace Car

The Monte Carlo was in constant production between 1970 through 1988 as a rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe in the Chevrolet lineup, and after taking a seven year break, returned in 1995 with the car now pulling from the front. … more»

Solid Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

For a low-budget muscle car, the Plymouth Road Runner was a game-changer when it was introduced as a 1968 model, offering plenty of bang for your buck plus a 383 big block as the standard engine.  Of course, there… more»

Time Machine! 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

In the automotive world, creating a clone can be as simple as replacing the stock emblems with a set of SS badges on the outside of a Nova, as I was guilty of in the eighties.  However, some are… more»

Cheap Driver Or Restore: 1974 AMC Hornet

We’ve featured a couple of the more oddly-shaped AMC cars here on Barn Finds over the last couple of days, including a 1974 Gremlin and a 1975 Pacer.  However, today’s auto is a bit more mainstream, at least in… more»

Solid and Mostly Original 1975 AMC Pacer

Yesterday, we featured a very nice 1973 Gremlin on the site, one of those quirky AMC offerings that’s aged well through the years.  Perhaps even more of an oddity that followed from the brand was their Pacer, which was… more»

No Sting Remaining: 1969 Dodge Super Bee Project

The Dodge Super Bee seems to be one of the more forgotten B-Bodies from the muscle car era, and it’s not that it wasn’t a fine offering, but rather that its production numbers fell short of some competitors, such… more»

Sporty Fresh Plum Hatchback: 1973 AMC Gremlin X

In the seventies, my family owned a Gremlin long before it was cool to be seen in one.  As a result, I developed an appreciation for the oddly-shaped AMC subcompact during a period when many folks were just laughing… more»

11k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

I’ve heard people say before that too much of a good thing is sometimes not rewarding in the long run, but that’s really not the case at all for the Lincoln Mark V.  Production ran between 1977 and 1979,… more»

340 Powered 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

1969 was the final year before the Plymouth Barracuda changed its personality entirely, severing all its remaining ties with the Valiant as the third-generation cars were introduced in 1970.  I understand all the hoopla and desirability generated by the… more»

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