Ever tire of the ordinary? Need something different? This customized 1991 Chevrolet Astro might be just the thing to get you back on track. The seller describes the Waterford, California creation as “ideal for snow or sand,” and it’s… more»
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Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Squeaky Clean Muscle Car: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Oldsmobile was one of the first to join Pontiac in the mid-size muscle car movement. Similar to the GTO, the 4-4-2 (aka 442) initially was an acronym for a 4-barrel carburetor, a 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
440 Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
There have been many thousands of pages written about the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, a homologation special for NASCAR competition. However, I am sure if you scroll through those articles, you will struggle to find the word “subtle” used to… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Big, Bad, Bird: 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition
When even everything in the trunk is carpeted, from floor to spare tire cover, you know you’re into a car that has luxury pretensions. But how does that match up with the storied Thunderbird nameplate, which started out in… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4
Locating an affordable and seemingly straightforward project candidate can be challenging, especially if the target vehicle type is a classic Pickup. This 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4 might be the ideal choice. Its exterior looks tired, but with no… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Urban Barn Find: 1987 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan
The Oldsmobile 98 (aka Ninety-Eight) was the GM division’s flagship model for most of the second half of the 20th Century. A super fancy version of the car emerged in 1987 called the Touring Sedan with split front seats… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
4-Speed Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
One of the hottest new cars of the 1960s was the Plymouth Road Runner. Arriving in 1968 (a year after the upscale GTX), the Road Runner was a muscle car for those on a budget. Sales would quickly peak… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rust-Free Barn Find: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Unibody T-Birds, especially hardtops, are undervalued. I can say that because I own one and I’d never be able to sell it for the amount of money I’ve peeled off in my efforts to make it a reliable driver…. more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve 2nd Owner: 1988 Jeep Wrangler
Two observations regarding Jeep’s iconic Wrangler. First, they have incredible staying power, seeming to be consistently popular and maintaining a solid resale. The second? I’ve lost track of the number of people, including a family member, who have bought… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1987 Yugo GV
We’ve seen a lot of nice-looking Yugos (is that an oxymoron?) here on Barn Finds and I, for one, think they’re pretty cool and interesting. Despite this 1987 Yugo GV reportedly having traveled over 129,000 miles, it looks like… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Museum Project: 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible
As the story goes, Chrysler got hold of some “intelligence” that told them General Motors would downsize products in 1962. So, the all-new B-bodied Plymouths and Dodges were smaller than before. As it turns out, the intel was wrong,… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Huge Barn Find! The Bill Slavens Corvette Collection
It’s always sad to hear when someone who’s experienced a lifelong passion for collecting cars has passed away, with Chevrolet Corvette connoisseur Bill Slavens managing to acquire 21 examples of his favorite sports car before his unfortunate passing last… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
455/4-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1976 model year was the end of an era for the Pontiac Trans Am. Few realized at the time, but it would be the last where buyers could order these classics with a legendary 455ci V8 under the… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Meyer Half Cab! 1973 Jeep CJ-5
Is there anything a vintage Jeep can’t do? Well, ok, they’re not a wonderful highway ride, but besides that! The ‘Civilian Jeep” crept onto the scene in 1942, when the US Department of Agriculture pitted a jeep against a… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Showroom Condition: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 7,200 Original Miles!
If this 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 proves nothing else, it demonstrates that there are enthusiasts out there with better self-control than I will ever possess. If this classic belonged to me, I would slip behind the wheel at every… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Beautiful Underdog: 1969 Porsche 912
When you are the little brother to one of the most iconic sports cars ever made, it is easy to be overlooked. But when you carefully consider the specs of the 912, you can’t help but wonder if this… more»
