If you want to transport yourself back to the 1970s in luxurious style, look no further than this 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV. Advertising of the day positioned Lincoln as “the final step up.” I’m not sure about that,… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last Year for the Drop Top: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
You’re looking at a pretty rare Ford. 1972 would be the final year of the LTD convertible with only 4,234 rolling off the assembly line. That’s all. When you consider over 825,000 full size Fords on the 121-inch wheelbase… more»
Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Barn Snoozing Z: 1981 Datsun 280ZX
Cars hidden away and in a deep sleep for 10 years or more in barns, sheds, warehouses, even storage units, come up regularly here on Barn Finds. They’re still out there, folks. The seller bought this 1981 280ZX from… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tahoe Turquoise T-Bird: 1967 Landau Coupe
I was eleven when the all-new 1967 Thunderbirds rolled into the local Ford dealership’s showroom. I remember how different they looked from the 1966 model. They appeared bigger and wider and I loved that new jet-age front end styling… more»
Jul 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Find Survivor: 1950 Chevrolet 3600 Series Pickup
I love authentic, survivor old pickup trucks. The ones with natural patina and all of those bumps and dents and scratches that came about the old fashioned way: from working on a family farm. My grandparents owned a small… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ivy Green 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Memory is a funny thing. As a 10-year-old car-geek kid in 1965, I can vividly remember seeing my first Mustang Fastback 2+2 up close and personal. It was Poppy Red, parked next to the school cafeteria, and I just… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Car Convertible
One of the pluses of being a Barn Finds staff writer is the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks and their interesting histories. Take this ’63 Chrysler for example. I didn’t know Chrysler was the Official Pace… more»
Jul 3, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Unique Ute: 2006 Chrysler 300 Series Custom Ute
If you’re familiar with the movie, My Cousin Vinny, can’t you just hear Fred Gwynne (as Southern Judge Chamberlain Haller) asking Joe Pesci (as wisecracking Northern “Lawyer” Vinny Gambini) “What is a ‘ute’?” Although it was how Mr. Gambini… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Time Capsule T-Bird: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes a seller’s choice of words in their advertising sales pitch such as “mint,” “amazing,” “stunning,” and “original” can be questioned, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Based on the more than 50 photos, this is… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One-Owner: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner
You don’t see many opportunities to buy a 63-year-old car – and a convertible at that – from the original owner, but that’s what we have here. This ’59 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner (that’s a mouthful) was purchased… more»
Jun 27, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Sitting for 40 Years: 1948 Chrysler Windsor Business Coupe
When was the last time you saw one of these? Yeah, I can’t remember either. The Chrysler Town & Country with its beautiful and unique wood trim gets all the attention, but this 3-Passenger Coupe with its one bench… more»
Jun 25, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Samurai Survivor: 1990 Suzuki Samurai EFI
If you’re looking for a clean, mostly original Suzuki Samurai that’s been garage kept (and never been off road) in its 32 years, then look no further. The seller has been into Suzuki’s since the 90’s and says he… more»
Jun 24, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Burgundy Beauty: 1967 Pontiac GTO
I was ten when the restyled GTO hit the streets in 1965 with its stacked headlights (leaning slightly forward), split grille, fake hood scoop, wraparound taillights, and dual exhausts. It’s my favorite year of GTO styling, but the restyled,… more»
Jun 19, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1969 SAMCO Cord Warrior with a 440 V8
There’s no denying that the original, but short-lived, Cord 810/812 automobile would be on the first ballot of nominees of any Automotive Styling and Innovation Museum. The sleek European styling alone from designer Gordon Buehrig was a big leap… more»
Jun 18, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Not Started in 37 Years: 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
This one got my attention. That’s because my folks surprised me and my twin brother with a new dark blue 1975 Pinto station wagon on our 20th birthday just before we started our junior year of college. It was… more»
Jun 17, 2022 • Auctions • 3 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Triumph TR6
Here’s another example of a guy who bought a vintage car (a 1972 Triumph TR6 in this case) with every intention of restoring it over the winter. But two years later, a busy life (family and work) has caused… more»
