A large company that makes mobile armor and is based in France evolved out of the original firm that did the convertible conversion on this 1985 Buick Century Limited Convertible. It’s unusual to see a Buick convertible, especially one… more»
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Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn-Bound 35 Years: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet launched the El Camino in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero which came about two years earlier. Technically a utility pickup or “Ute,” the El Camino was based on Chevy’s 2-door station wagon. It was only around for… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1968 Dodge A108 Van
Dodge referred to its extended A108 (108-inch wheelbase) van as being king-sized, and compared to the smaller 90-inch wheelbase it was a nice upgrade for buyers who needed more room – such as delivery companies, plumbers, construction workers, companies… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Kit Car: 1969 Behrens Convertible
I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
The Original Pony Car: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
Most folks credit the Ford Mustang for starting the “pony car” market, with that nickname bestowed in the Mustang’s honor. But the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford in April 1964. Sales of the Mopar… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Factory Patriot? 1976 International Scout II
America’s Bicentennial wasn’t just a time to celebrate and reappraise our country’s place in the sociopolitical and historical landscapes; it was also a time to sell a few more cars, trucks, lawnmowers, and bicycles by painting them red, white,… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Perfect Patina: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger Prospector
Sometimes, the word patina can be overused. It’s understandable: patina is often the best word out there to describe how a vehicle has achieved some Hallmark of age that now gives it a certain vibe, or appearance. Unfortunately, sometimes… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Running Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Even though the Ford Thunderbird started out in the mid-fifties as a sporty two-seater, it quickly grew to accommodate additional passengers and became billed as a personal luxury car. After ten successful generations followed by a five-year absence from… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1974 Ford Pinto Survivor
Chevrolet and Ford fielded entries in the subcompact market for the first time in 1971. Ford’s contender against the VW Beetle and other imports was the Pinto, which was in production for a full decade. The changes were few… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The Baby: 1949 Lincoln EL Four-Door Sedan
In the mid 1940s, Ford initiated a reorganization to address an increasingly competitive market. It formed Lincoln-Mercury into a separate division, which was akin to setting up a new business. Lincoln-Mercury sought its own dealerships, its own marketing, its… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
44k-Mile Award Winner: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice, along with the rest of General Motors’ full-size cars, were downsized in 1977. The goal was to reduce weight so they could run on smaller engines and be more fuel-efficient. The resulting product was even roomier… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Thinning the Herd: 1965 Pontiac GTO
After a surprisingly popular launch in 1964, the GTO returned in 1965 with stacked headlights like the full-size cars offered by Pontiac. Muscle car mania was now “fully on” and GTO sales more than doubled from 32,000 to 75,000… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Badass Sleeper: 1968 Plymouth Valiant
Broadly speaking, there are two types of surprises that life can spring on us; Unwanted and pleasant. This 1968 Plymouth Valiant undoubtedly falls into the second category, because its unassuming exterior hides what is a genuine sleeper. Its original… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 219: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
In the late 1960s, Plymouth fielded two mid-size muscle cars. The first, the GTX, was born in 1967 and was a premium-performance automobile. The second, the Road Runner, came along in 1968 to fit the needs of more budget-conscious… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Never This Nice: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
It seems the days of the sporty-but-cheap compact car are all but behind us, with the segment replaced by entry-level crossovers and a growing hybrid class. Both of those vehicle segments command a higher MSRP than a cheap runabout,… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Sleeper With 550+hp 440 V8! 1974 Dodge D-100
Dodge offered buyers quite a few engine options for its D-Series pickups, from a 170-cu.in. slant-six to a 426 Hemi and everything in between. I know what most of us would want, at least for a weekend truck and… more»
