On two occasions (1959-60 and 1969-72), Chevrolet elected to brand its full-size station wagons separate from sedans and hardtops. Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala, and the Kingswood Estate was equal to a Caprice. This 1969 Kingswood Estate… more»
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Cheap Cruiser? 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The F85 began as Oldsmobile’s new compact car in 1961. It was promoted to mid-size status in 1964 and the Cutlass nameplate would quickly become a series of its own. The seller’s 1966 edition is said to run well… more»
513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»
58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»
Rusty Cat: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe
How much rust is tolerable in a vintage car? I’m supposing most of you would say, depends on the car and where it is…. How about a 1956 Jaguar XK140 drophead coupe, and how about “all over”? Let’s consider… more»
Original Owner: 1976 Triumph TR6
Rocco found this 1976 Triumph TR6 in Gardiner, New York. It is said to be an original owner car with 71,000 miles and described as a survivor but there has been some work completed on the interior and mechanicals…. more»
454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1970 model year probably marked the moment when the C3 Corvette was at the height of its power. Performance figures remained impressive, with pending emission regulation changes a mere blip on the radar. The badge remained true to… more»
Update: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback
UPDATE – This 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback is for sale again a little over a year since it was featured here on Barn Finds, with quite a bump in the asking price. It can be found here on… more»
Award Winner! 1942 Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe
If you didn’t buy a new car in 1942, you had to wait until 1946. That’s because of World War II and the need for U.S. automakers to focus on producing equipment needed by the military, not John Q…. more»
1-of-1: 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo Targa
Claiming unique status for any classic car is a bold move. However, possessing supporting evidence transforms a bold claim into an indisputable fact. Such is the case with this 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo. It has a colored history, but… more»
So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon
You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds. After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved. You can almost count on a car… more»
Fuel Injected! 1962 Dodge Lancer 770
Here’s a Dodge that I forgot about, a 1962 Lancer. It was a compact that competed with and was similar to, Plymouth’s Valiant. I knew this class of Dodge as the “Dart” but the Lancer moniker preceded it. What… more»
Only Two Owners: 1975 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab
Though Ford’s series of light-duty pickup trucks, the F-Series, had been around since 1948, the F-100 was upgraded to the F-150 in 1975. That increased the basic truck’s payload capacity and the F-150 has dominated industry truck sales ever… more»