It is funny how you can place the design of an object with the decade and culture that spawned it. One example would be Graceland. While today we might be a little hard on Elvis for the amount of… more»
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Jun 16, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Solid Convertible: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Every once in a while a good car comes along at a respectable price. That seems to be the case for this red on white 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. The asking price is $8,500 and it has a… more»
Jun 16, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Historic Racer: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Gasser
This 1962 Chevrolet Impala is said to have had a competition life that was short but sweet. It then found its way back onto the street, but the owner at that point had one too many brushes with the… more»
Jun 16, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rotary Survivor: 19k Mile 1983 Mazda RX-7
If you haven’t been paying attention, then you probably haven’t noticed the record prices being brought at auction by certain seventies and eighties sports cars. With a 240Z recently bringing a six digit price, collectors are now scanning the… more»
Jun 16, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
It’s Baaack! 1974 AMC Matador Brougham
When we write about some of the cars that are advertised on various sites here at Barn Finds, it sometimes crosses my mind as to whether the owners actually take the opportunity to read our articles. Barn Finder Iain… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Sport Coupe: 1986 Ford Escort EXP
Although Ford never mounted a serious challenge to the sport compact coupes of the late 1980s, they did try to formulate an answer with the short-lived EXP coupe. A true two-seater, the EXP offered buyers plenty of style in… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Solid Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Even though it has spent some time parked in a barn, this 1964 Galaxie is a car that runs and drives well. It appears to be an essentially solid car that is just begging for someone to restore it…. more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked in 1965: 1928 Willys Overland Whippet 2-Door Sedan
This 1928 Whippet is one of a group of cars that holds a special place in American automotive history. First introduced as a 1927 model, the car was a sales success, and in 1928 the sale of 315,000 cars… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored for 40 Years: 1958 Jaguar XK150
The owner of this 1958 Jaguar XK150 is very candid about the fact that the elements have not been kind to the car. With that thought in mind, let’s take a hard look at the car and see if… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
British Built Swede: 1962 Volvo P1800
After sitting parked in a barn in Olympia, Washington for the past 26-years, this 1962 Volvo P1800 is looking for a new home. The early P1800s were built under contract for Volvo by Jensen, but when the deal turned… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Solid British Classic: 1974 Jensen-Healey
If you’re the sort of person that is on the lookout for a classic British convertible sports car, then a car like this 1974 Jensen-Healey is well worth a look. While the Mk I version was built in lower… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
All-Weather Fun: 1990 Porsche 911 C4 Cabriolet
Could this be the perfect all-weather sports car? The fact that this is a droptop 911 ensures that it’s fun in the summer, but this one is also equipped with all-wheel-drive for some winter thrills! The Carrera 4 was… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
As you gaze upon the straight panels and the gleaming Rallye Green Poly paint on this 1968 Camaro, reflect upon the fact that what you are looking at isn’t a restoration, but a 100% original survivor. This is a… more»
Estate Sale Find: Multiple Race Car Projects
While most estate sales these days generally reveal few surprises as it relates to collector cars, there’s always one that makes you stop in your tracks. This is the case with an upcoming public auction in Illinois, where several… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Matching Numbers Basketcase: 1962 Porsche 356
How badly do you want a numbers-matching Porsche 356? Given how many of these cars lost their original drivelines given they were once cheap and disposable, it’s a rare find to discover a standard model the retains its matching… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Worth Reviving: 1966 Ford F-100 Stepside
Hiding under that healthy layer of dust is a pretty decent looking 1966 Ford F-100 Stepside. It will need some work to get it up and running since it has been sitting for 20-years, but it looks like a… more»
