The muscle car movement of the 1960s reached a plateau in 1970, including the Pontiac GTO. Sales were tapering off due to higher insurance premiums (and later, higher gas prices). Pontiac built fewer than 4,000 GTO convertibles that year,… more»
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Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
FBI Cruiser: 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Package
One of my bucket list cars to own has always been some sort of ex-government vehicle with a police package, a desire that dates back to at least 40 years ago when our hometown law enforcement precinct used to… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Dodge Coronet Project
In the late 1960s, the Dodge Coronet played second fiddle to the Charger. It was more pedestrian overall, though it was also a B-body intermediate, but without hidden headlights or a tunnel back roof. This 1970 Coronet is the… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Fairly Fast Field Find: 1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R
The seller mentions that they bought this 1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R a couple of years ago from someone who had it sitting out in a field for about five years. It’s been in this storage unit since the seller… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Distress Sale: 1959 MGA 1500 Roadster
I prefer to watch movies at night rather than stretching my mind into a writing assignment, but when this 1959 MGA 1500 showed up for sale on eBay, I had to forego Reacher to highlight this commendable little roadster…. more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
High Miler Targa: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
This 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa may have close to 200,000 miles on the clock, but it looks like a car with much lower mileage. The “Super Carrera” is one of the more sought-after models from the air-cooled world… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
21,166 Actual Miles: 1976 Dodge Power Wagon
Every day, we see more and more Japanese-market firetrucks being imported, models like the Toyota HiAce and others, often with next to no miles on the clock. The appeal is obvious, as you can strip away the firefighting equipment… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Engine Updates: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
I have long considered the Volkswagen Beetle to be the automotive equivalent of the Lego block. Both emerged from their respective factories in enormous numbers and are extraordinarily versatile. Like the children’s toy, the long production life and evolutionary… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Owner: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am With 64k Original Miles
Performance cars from the late 1970s were mere shadows of the fire-breathing monsters many had been at the decade’s commencement. No car was immune from the iron fist of evolving emission regulations, although Pontiac worked to maintain its position… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Cadillac produced about 166K automobiles in ’64 and it seems that a whole lot of them have been featured here on Barn Finds. A convertible DeVille, such as today’s subject car, is another matter, however. Owing to a convertible… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Find: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
Estate finds can be fascinating because the unearthed classics can often be buried treasures. Such is the case with this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE. Its deceased former owner treated it to a restoration around ten years ago. Although it… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Camper Conversion: 1964 GMC TDH-3501
As best as we can tell, this coach has a commuter look to it and began life as something other than a camper but became one later. It looks to be in good condition and ready for some road… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Upgraded V8: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback started life as meek and mild family transport, but a previous owner transformed it into something significantly more muscular. It involved body modifications and an engine upgrade, but it has fallen on hard times…. more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
19K-Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
A perfect Florida car, which is where this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V is located, this example is crazy nice with ultra-low miles and in an eye-popping color that nobody will mistake for someone else’s car. Not that a… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve! 1977 Excalibur Series III Phaeton
Here’s a niche of the car industry that defies categorization: it’s not a kit car, it’s not a replica, and it’s not really a production car – the Excaliber is more of a handbuilt special made in large-ish numbers… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mellow And Yellow: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
It has been said that a “rising tide lifts all boats” and that’s a metaphor that can be applied to many different aspects of life. No, I’m not going to get all philosophical here, I’ll apply that sentiment to… more»
