UPDATE 04/11/2024: I always admire anyone possessing unbridled optimism because that is sometimes the difference between success and failure. The owner of this 1987 Buick GNX possesses that trait in abundance. This is their second attempt to sell the… more»
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Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Garage Find: 1952 Morgan Plus Four Four-Seater
In the late 1940s, Morgan Motor Company’s best-seller was the 4/4 – shorthand for four wheels and four cylinders. But its wheezing 1267 cc engine was rapidly becoming obsolete. It was time for a refresh, which arrived in the… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 85 Comments
Small-Block Powered: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Some cars create barely a ripple when they appear in public, while others are so inherently cool they can’t help but attract attention. This 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe fits into the second category. It is a classic that drips… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Update: 38k-Mile California Car – 1940 Ford Deluxe Fordor
UPDATE – We featured this low-mileage (38,431 showing on the odometer), mostly original ’40 Ford Fordor several months ago, and it’s being listed for sale again. Fellow staff writer Michelle Rand’s February article is below for your reading enjoyment…. more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Inspired by BMW? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac created the Grand Am in response to the growing presence of premium European coupes in the U.S. like ones from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The first generation of the car would follow these lines, but sales may have been… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Survivor SL: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560
This one’s a looker! I wouldn’t say I’m a big Mercedes-Benz fan, though I appreciate their engineering and genuineness. But I do have a thing for older SL models such as this 1989 560 SL. And in this case,… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Déjà Vu: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Though not popular when new, the Chevy Nomad of 1955-57 has become extremely collectible today. Only 23,000 were built in three years and the 1957 edition is the rarest at just over 6,000 copies. If this 1957 Nomad looks… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Garage Find: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix has been garaged since 2005. It is located in Portland, Oregon and is listed here on Craigslist for $9,500. The Grand Prix has been listed for 6 days and appears to be in good… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare Convertible! 1952 Nash Rambler Custom
Nash-Kelvinator was one of the predecessor companies of American Motors. They joined forces with Hudson Motor Car in 1954 to form AMC. Before (and after the merger), Nash built the Rambler as one of its product lines, making it… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle cars were still popular in 1970, but the tides had begun to change. Insurance companies were raising premiums, emissions controls were tightening, and gasoline would soon no longer be cheap. Yet, Chevrolet managed to sell more than 53,000… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Find Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
One of Ford’s offerings that gracefully stood the test of time was the Thunderbird, starting as a two-seater in 1955 and then quickly adapting itself to changing market segments throughout its eleven generations. The T-Bird grew a rear passenger… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Pristine Pathfinder Conversion: 1981 GMC Vandura 4×4
The 1970s and 1980s were fascinating times in the automotive industry with the prevalence of aftermarket companies cozying up to the big OEMs. It was seemingly never easier to be a small outfit and able to build vehicles fresh… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Find at No Reserve! 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5 4WD
Only the most diehard truck fans have heard of Hino Motors, founded in Japan in 1942. Two decades later, Hino was making a small truck called the Briska. Toyota approached Hino with an eye to using the Briska as… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fresh 327: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
When a seller states that their pride and joy needs little but a new home, it is best to take such claims with a grain of salt. Such is the case with this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Running Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and it is easy to understand why. Ford produced these cars in extraordinary numbers, and they remain as popular and desirable now as they were when… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Solid Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is always sad to find a classic whose restoration stalled many years ago, and the car has languished in a barn, largely forgotten. That is the story of this 1964 Corvette Convertible. However, the vehicle is virtually complete,… more»
