And now for something completely different. Have you ever seen or heard of a Kaiser Carabela? Me neither. In addition to old vehicles found in barns, sheds, and carports, Barn Finds also feature survivors, drivers, projects, parts cars, fully-restored… more»
Jul 6, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Needs a Bonnet and Windshield: 1960 Triumph TR3
As a kid growing up in the 60’s, I vividly remember seeing my first Triumph TR3 (and a red one at that). I fell in love with its classic British roadster looks and its low-slung styling that made it… more»
Jul 6, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One-Family Owned: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
It always interests me to see or hear about an antique vehicle that was bought new, then passed down to one or two (or more) generations of family members. I’ve written about several old cars that are not highly… more»
Jul 5, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Still Smells New! 24k-Mile 1965 Chevrolet Impala
As a writer and an all-round curious guy, I enjoy writing about and reading interesting stories. And when that story involves a 58-year-old low mileage, time capsule automobile, it just “makes my day,” to quote Inspector Harry Callahan. Check… more»
Jul 5, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
No Reserve Little Pony: 1978 Ford Mustang II
When this little pony trotted off the assembly line, the third-generation Mustang (which was promising to be more sportier, roomier, and quicker) was coming up fast on its heels and would arrive in September of 1978. Yes, we all… more»
Jun 30, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked for 30 Years: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback
Cars or trucks that are parked for 30 years in a barn, shed, or in the case, a carport, kind of fascinate me. Sometimes the sellers tell you “the rest of the story,” and many times, they don’t. Take… more»
Jun 28, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
29k Miles and Mostly Original: 1934 Chevrolet Master Coupe
Five-Window coupes from the 1930’s have aged well in my opinion and still look great from any angle. Here’s a handsome-looking 1934 Chevrolet Coupe with quite a bit of originality and very low mileage (22,909) going for it. Here’s… more»
Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Still A Head Turner: 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
I sometimes try to imagine what it would’ve been like to have driven this brand new Cadillac off the dealer’s lot. Preferable with the top down. A glistening white Cadillac with a white convertible top and red leather interior… more»
Jun 25, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Reserve and 54k Miles: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
What a difference a year could make in Detroit back in the day. This well-preserved 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is the first year of the 10th-Generation Eldorado that ran through model year 1985. And this downsized Caddy went on… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Factory Sunroof: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The original two-seater Thunderbird will always be my favorite car. It is just so beautifully proportioned and styled. Even as a little kid in the 1960’s, whenever I saw one on the street or passing by, it got my… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Red Long Roof: 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon
Twenty-five years before the minivan arrived, this was how you hauled kids, Little League teams, Aunt Edna, groceries, lumber, and whatnot: the classic All American 6-passenger and 9-passenger station wagon. And while Fords (269,378) and Chevys (195,585) were the… more»
Jun 14, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
One-of-One Factory Paint Red Bird? 1973 Ford Thunderbird
For model year 1973, Thunderbird buyers had a choice of 23 standard and glamour paint options, but Ford’s Bright Red (Color Code 2B) like this T-Bird is sporting, wasn’t on that list. This Red ‘Bird came from the Los… more»
Jun 13, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Got Milk?? Two 1965 Chevrolet C-50 Milk Truck Projects
In the early-to-mid 1960’s, almost 30% of homes in the U.S. had milk delivered to their front porch or steps. Our little house on Washington Avenue was part of that 30% as the milkman from the local Greenleaf Dairy… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
59k Original Miles: 1947 Studebaker Champion 4-Door Sedan
Timing is everything. And when Studebaker unveiled its somewhat radically-restyled 1947 models on April 30, 1946, it became the first new postwar car from a major U.S. automaker. Yes, little old Studebaker beat the mighty Big Three by a… more»
Jun 4, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Red and Black Beauty: 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL
We’ve featured several well-preserved 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL’s (short for Diplomat) here on Barn Finds including this one. Last August, fellow staff writer Russ Dixon did a nice job of spotlighting this most attractive AMC and it sold for… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nascar-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2
GM had a racing problem in the 1980’s: The sleeker, more aerodynamic Ford Thunderbird was beating the squared-off, not-so-aerodynamic boxy styling of GM’s Grand Prix and Monte Carlo on the Nascar racing circuit. Solution: The Aeroocoupe. A limited-edition attempt… more»
