At the other end of the spectrum from the “sleeper,” a stealthy car that looks slow but will kick your fanny, you find the “Gasser!” From the unmuffled exhaust dumping out the front wheel openings to the race lettering,… more»
Aug 27, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
390 Tri-Carb Convertible! 1967 Mercury Monterey
Even with the shiny chrome wheels, few would expect a hot triple-carb 390 lurks in the engine compartment of this big black and white cruiser! The 1967 Mercury Monterey in Warren, New Jersey shows well, and it’s a runner… more»
Aug 26, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
426 Street Wedge! 1965 Plymouth Belvedere
Before Plymouth’s 426 cid Street Hemi hit the showrooms in model year 1966, another very different 426 cid (7.0L) monster struck fear into those who accidentally or intentionally tangled with it… the 426 Street Wedge. Plymouth lacked Pontiac’s flair… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dual Quads! 1964 Plymouth Fury
Fresh from a two-year restoration, this blinding yellow Fury offers an interesting engine in an interesting body. The 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada features mostly numbers-matching original equipment including its engine. Updated wheels and tires… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1 of 502 Racer! 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 Evolution
America’s National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) includes the phrase “Stock Car” because it featured, for decades, stock-bodied cars akin to what common citizens could purchase. The phrase “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” drove healthy competition,… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • Our Projects • 67 Comments
Fitch’s Folly! Todd’s 1981 Imperial by Chrysler
Life is too short for boring cars! Having to decide *not* to buy an old car once a week comes with the territory here at Barnfinds, and last week, for the first time in three years, I bought one… more»
Aug 20, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
44K Mile 1983 Ford Mustang GT Survivor!
As performance clawed its way out of the malaise era that began around 1972, 0-60 times of 16 seconds were not unheard of, and sporty cars could get by with breaking the mile-a-minute barrier in anything under 10 seconds…. more»
Aug 20, 2020 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Low Mile 1969 Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi 4-Speed!
Considering the 1969 GTX came with a 375 HP 440 cid (7.2L) engine for around $4,000, you had to really want the Hemi to pay an additional $700, and that’s exactly what the original owner of this beauty did…. more»
Aug 19, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Solid-Lifter 327! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
After more than 20 years in storage, this forgotten classic received an admirable clean-up before seeking a new owner here on craigslist. Located in Alabama, the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette does not run and will need a thorough once-over before… more»
Aug 18, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Hellcat Power! 1968 Dodge Coronet
Looking like the physical manifestation of a high school motorhead’s study hall scribbling, this completely outrageous Dodge promises endless hours of entertainment for its owner and everyone who sees it. The mock police car, a 1968 Dodge Coronet from… more»
Aug 15, 2020 • For Sale • 36 Comments
1 of 69 440 Six Pack! 1971 Dodge Super Bee
Mopar fans; take a seat. If you favor the final year of the classic Super Bee, the only year in this body style, then buckle up, because this amazing specimen in Akron, Ohio ticks off nearly all the boxes…. more»
Aug 13, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
396 Turbo-Jet! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Originally bright red inside and out, this highly original Chevy would have been one sharp Chevy back in the day. The 1966 Chevrolet Caprice comes to market here on craigslist. The Salinas, California classic apparently spent much of its… more»
Aug 12, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Incredible Fuelie Project! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Before computerized fuel injection became as common as round tires, advertising and owning a fuel-injected car demonstrated your commitment to cutting edge racing technology! Chevrolet’s Ram-Jet Injection came to market in 1957 when it made the 1957 Corvette the… more»
Aug 11, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ram Air Four-Speed! 1967 Pontiac GTO
Having created a winner with its sporty “GTO” LeMans in 1964, Pontiac made the GTO a standalone model for 1966. This 1967 Pontiac GTO in Columbus, New Jersey comes to market here on eBay, looking highly stock and straight…. more»
Aug 10, 2020 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Mad Max Edition! 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88
Take one 1960 Oldsmobile, one 2002 Dodge Dakota, and a dystopian gas tanker load of vision and fabrication, and you might come up with something that looks like this! Fans of the late George Barris or the 1979 film… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Vintage 427 Power! 1966 Shelby Cobra Replica
Jamming an American V8 into a great-handling European sports car makes for irresistible fun, and Carroll Shelby’s Cobra is the king of them all. With the price of real Cobras having shot into the ionosphere by the 1980s, a… more»
