Building a sleeper vehicle is like a rolling form of art, where a visionary seeks to keep the outside appearing as stock and unassuming as possible, attempting to thwart the focus of an unexpected level of performance hiding under… more»
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Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Storage Unit Find? 1988 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 remains one of the more attainable 1980s European sports cars you can buy, and if you find one in a storage unit with no keys, it will be quite cheap indeed. While the hot ticket is… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1980 Dodge Mirada CMX
The market for personal luxury coupes was at its peak in the 1970s and 1980s, with buyers flocking to showrooms for a stylish two-door that conveyed a message of sporty-ness and style. While the actual driving experience was far… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Beach Car Bonanza: Fiat 600 Jolly by Ghia & Fiat 850 Shellette by Michelotti
Pining for a beach car to lend a bit of flair to your summer fun? Thanks to T.J., we have a couple of suggestions. Here on craigslist is your one-stop Fiat shop near Ventura, California, showcasing two beachy options…. more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Presentable Drop Top for $15K: 1948 Mercury Convertible
Earlier this week word came down that inflation was, once again, rearing its ugly head. From cars to eggs and everything in between, we are in a pitched battle with rising prices. However, there is some good news. The… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet K10 Short Bed
Barn Finds is fortunate to have readers spanning all corners of the globe, and we attempt to feature vehicles that would appeal to all tastes. It can be challenging, and some cars seem more nation-specific than others. Many might… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Two-Stroke Popcorn Popper Project: 1967 Saab 96
“If they ever give an award to a car for not looking like all the rest . . . for retaining individualism in the face of look-alike styling trends . . . for sticking to the sound engineering principle… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
390 V8 Power! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar arrived in 1967 as Mercury’s contribution to the “pony car” movement. It gave Ford two entries in the market space that was beginning to populate with competitors. The car would get a facelift in 1969, including the… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
As Good As It Gets! 1966 Buick Riviera
Bill Mitchell magnificent is one way to describe this 1966 Buick Riviera. It just oozes the Michell light, breezy, full-speed-ahead, slightly aggressive styling touches. Oh for the time when domestic manufacturers offered automobiles like this! Well, we’re 58 years… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restore Or Customize? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When you see a car like the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro currently on ebay, your first thought is the value equation. The car is set at an opening bid of $10,000, with no takers and about a week for interested… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rust-Free 52K-Mile 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4WD
“American Motors, the world leader in 4-wheel drive technology, introduces another breakthrough. The American Eagle now has Select Drive . . . a spectacular new piece of engineering that lets you switch back and forth between full-time 4-wheel drive… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Track Pak Restoration: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
One of the hottest cars in the late 1960s was the Dodge Charger, built on the same B-body platform as the Coronet, it had sportier styling that supported the “Dodge Rebellion” marketing of the era. The R/T with the… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Patina Project: 1948 Buick Roadmaster Fastback
The eBay listing for this 1948 Buick Roadmaster fastback in Farmingdale, New York, is an honest assessment. The car is on Long Island now, but it is a “clean, dry Texas car” that is “99.9 percent rot/rust-free” (though hardly… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
460 V8! 1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible
Tailfins exploded onto the scene in model year 1957, and Lincoln fitted them to its line-topping Premiere. This 1957 Lincoln Premiere convertible in Long Beach, California can’t be missed in resplendent pink with a complimentary pink and black interior…. more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 of 200 Built: 1989 Avanti II Project
The Avanti II was the successor to the Studebaker Avanti. The original Avanti had a short life (two model years) before financial-troubled Studebaker gave up. Resurrected by two former Stude dealers, the Avanti II would live on in some… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Surprisingly Solid: 1978 Dodge Aspen Station Wagon
Chrysler seemed to have hit a home run for the company in 1976 when they introduced the Dodge Aspen and its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Volare. Hopes were high, with the pair collectively receiving the coveted Motor Trend Car… more»
