What a handsome car! It’s always nice to include a picture or two showing the layer of dust that somewhat documents the “…find” story, and dusty cars get preferential attention here at Barn Finds. However, this 1970 Charger R/T… more»
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Last Registered in ’88! 1959 Land Rover Series II Station Wagon
Without a doubt, the instant I get behind the wheel of this 1959 Land Rover SIIA 109 Station Wagon, I’m going to re-enact the glory days of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. More about that in a minute, but… more»
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Parked 35 Years! 1968 Plymouth GTX
Aside from the ridiculous wheels, this is what I’d like to drive to work every day. I don’t require a 1968 Plymouth GTX specifically, though this car would be awesome. I’ve simply come to realize that we rarely see… more»
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Shed Find! 1968 Ford XL Convertible
While hidden headlights date at least to the 1930s, a number of late ’60s and early ’70s cars featured a full-width grille with hidden headlights similar to this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. Because most cars from this… more»
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America On Wheels! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 396
This Phoenix, Arizona Camaro will look fabulous in my garage, or yours! As a college freshman, I drooled over a similar car in the student parking lot: unrestored, 1969 Camaro, SS with the RS package. However this one-ups my… more»
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Oklahoma Dreamer! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 6 BBL
A leaf-strewn yard in Oklahoma is no place for a classic muscle car that’s nowhere near watertight. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 6-bbl resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma and awaits a new owner here on eBay. In addition to this… more»
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Unrestored 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350
The partnership between racer-entrepreneur Carroll Shelby and Ford resulted in a host of fabulous high-performance vehicles over the course of nearly six decades. This never-restored 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 in Edmond, Oklahoma may represent your chance to own a… more»
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Four-Speed floor-shifted 1976 Chrysler New Yorker
Do you notice anything unusual about this 1976 Chrysler New Yorker? In addition to the twin scoops, a “Hurst-Equipped” badge, available on an Internet near you for $19.99, decorates the Chrysler’s rear. Vehicles adorned with badges and doo-dads from… more»
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Mothballed since the Seventies! 1967 Plymouth GTX
Picture, for a moment, this Plymouth in a partially-restored state: cosmetically no different from what you see here with missing trim, reverse rake, and black steel wheels with 75 series radials, but mechanically as perfect as the day it… more»
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Parked since the ’90s! 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I
While pre-1969 Mustangs currently hold the sweet spot of collectible value, the 1969 and 1970 model years follow closely behind. Besides, these cars weren’t sold to bolster some uptight collector’s IRA; they were meant to tear up the roads!… more»
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Desert Flower! 1967 Skylark GS 400
Production of Buick’s legendary “Nailhead” V8 came to an end after model year 1966, and Buick customers expected the new V8 to deliver the civility and power of the Nailhead. To suit Buick’s position as a stepping stone between… more»
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“As Is” Special: 1967 Ford Galaxie XL Convertible
Though at least one sale removed from reliable first-hand history, this 1967 Ford Galaxie XL Convertible appears to be in fairly solid shape. Offered here on eBay with a price of $8,000 or best offer, this black beauty never… more»
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New York Barn Find: 1969 Road Runner
Today, the highest horsepower variant of a given car often comes with the highest price tag. Along with the “big motor,” we expect leather seats, air conditioning, touch-screen navigation, and Bluetooth–so we can find out what our spouse needs… more»
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Ex-Marine 1985 HMMWV “Humvee” H1 Slant Back
Before the civilian “Hummer,” there was the M998 Series High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, pronounced “HumVee”). This particular 1985 HMMWV served the Marines for some time before entering civilian service. Currently located in Lompoc, California this early Humvee… more»
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Garage Find! 1971 Oldsmobile 442
Titles are not required in Georgia for vehicles 1985 or older. This 1971 Oldsmobile 442, sold in Georgia and currently located in Lumberton, North Carolina, does not come with a title. While this may trigger many potential buyers to… more»
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Boat-Tailed Garage Find! 1972 Buick Riviera
When Buick introduced this “Boat Tail” Riviera in 1971, Bill Mitchell wanted “a classic,” and the polarizing design guaranteed a unique style that some people love and some hate. One thing’s for certain; these cars are never mistaken for… more»
