This is one strange bird. It’s registered as a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, but is it? Well, looks can be deceiving and this one is a bit of a Frankenstein. This T-bird is actually a Dofral kit car and my… more»
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Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Update: Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8
UPDATE: This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 motorcycle, so adroitly profiled by Jeff Bennett in April 2024, has cropped up for sale here on craigslist, with a $75,000 price tag. Thanks to Nevadahalftrack for spotting the ad for us! The… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Road Runner Clone: 1973 Plymouth Satellite
At first glance, this 1973 Plymouth Satellite sure looks like it left the Windsor, Ontario plant as a genuine Road Runner. However, a previous owner changed out the hood, and emblems, then added the stripes, and once all was… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
36K Miles: 1979 Buick Skyhawk V6 Hatchback
All Buick Skyhawks had V6 engines in the first generation and that seems like an impressive engine for such a seemingly small car, even if it only had around 110 horsepower. They were also all hatchbacks, this was the… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Ford V6 Power! 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Alleycat
Looking a little sad, this Evart, Michigan classic features an interesting motor swap, an EFI Ford V6 from the late 20th or early 21st century. This 1960 Sunbeam Alpine’s V6 puts it part-way between the original four-cylinder engine and… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rust-Free Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
I know from previous feedback that we have readers who fear that the supply of genuinely desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt, and that is a fair assumption to make. However, if this 1966 Ford Mustang… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Paint Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The popular Ford Mustang got its first serious competitor in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro. Sure, the Plymouth Barracuda debuted the same month as the Mustang, but its sales were minimal by comparison. The seller’s 1967 Camaro has its original… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Bird Poop Special: 1966 (?) Ford Mustang Coupe
Put that money back in your pocket, and back away, slowly. When at a safe distance, turn and run like heck. You’ll thank me later for this advice. What am I saving you from? For an ask of $3500,… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching Survivor: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
This 1967 Oldsmobile 442 is said to be an original, matching numbers 442 with only 54k original miles. The 442 is located in Vidalia, Georgia and was just recently listed on eBay. The car looks very clean and has… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 59 Comments
Last of the Line: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair
The Corvair debuted in 1960 as Chevrolet’s first compact car. It followed along the lines of the Volkswagen Beetle with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The car would prove popular at first, but demand faded around the middle of the… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Estate Find: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT W-34
What an incredible find this is. A Barn Finds reader sent in the tip for this 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT and didn’t leave their name, so thanks to them. This car checks so many boxes it’s not even funny,… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Estate Find: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 4-speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is said to be a one-owner Trans Am being sold from the original owner’s estate. The car appears to be nonrunning, and the seller states that the… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
340 Swan Song: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
I was surprised at the number of 1973 Dodge Challengers that have been covered here on BF. They were on their way out by ’73 and generally, aren’t the most desirable examples to own. They sold OK with about… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Hemi Orange Hot Rod: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
As insurance premiums for muscle cars rose in the late 1960s, manufacturers started to shift consumers to smaller products with lower displacement engines. An automobile like the Plymouth Duster 340 could be as potent as a Chevelle 396 in… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
57K Miles: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon
A Pinto wagon with woodgrain and wire wheelcovers, now that’s fancy. Wait, this is a 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon? No wonder it’s so fancy. There really wasn’t that much difference between the Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat other… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
550cc Turbo! 1988 Suzuki Jimny 4×4
Fresh off the boat, this recently imported Japanese market 4×4 seeks a new owner in America. The right-hand-drive 1988 Suzuki Jimny Turbo 4×4 looks museum-ready in most regards. Own the only one on your block (or car show)! America… more»
