The Plymouth Barracuda shed its heritage with the Valiant compact in 1970. That came in the form of a new E-body platform the “pony car” would share with the new Dodge Challenger. The public’s response was strong, and sales… more»
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11 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
Owned for 35 Years: 1947 Plymouth Coupe
While we all drool over fancy cars with low production numbers and drop-dead gorgeous styling, someone is out there having the time of their lives in a plain-Jane car that didn’t break the bank when it was purchased. These… more»
20 hours ago • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner Storage Unit Find: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
Beginning in 1995, the full-size Chevrolet Blazer SUV was rebranded as the Tahoe, a nameplate that lives on today. The first generation lasted through the balance of the century and included a 2-door, 2-wheel-drive version that the seller recently… more»
23 hours ago • For Sale • 23 Comments
107 Years on the Same Farm: 1917 Ford Model TT Truck
One of the perks of this job is learning the back story of so many interesting vehicles. Take for example this 1917 Ford Model TT farm truck for sale on Craigslist in Great Bend, Kansas. In the ad, the… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barn Find: 1960s Bridgestone 175 Dual Twin
I don’t know how it’s possible, but we’ve only seen four Bridgestone motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the last 11 years. For such an interesting brand, that’s nutso. The seller has this late-1960s Bridgestone 175 Dual Twin posted… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
The Model T’s Biggest Threat: 1917 Chevrolet 490 Touring
Rivalries in the automotive world never get stronger than the age-old battle between Ford and Chevrolet. From racing to the affections of their loyal owners, these two storied American brands have been locked in combat for over a century. … more»
Dec 30, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Inline-6 Parts Car: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
From the photos provided, it’s hard to tell this was once a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle. The pic of the front clip is what gives it away. It appears to have been a Malibu Sport Coupe with a six-cylinder engine,… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Vague and Confusing Ad: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
When Chevrolet introduced the Corvette in 1953, the company hadn’t thought out a long-term plan for the new sports car. They were simply caught up in rushing a dream car into production. That indecision almost ensured that the car… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Boat Motor Included! 1965 Plymouth Fury Project
The 1960s Plymouth Fury III was the equivalent of Chevrolet’s Impala and Ford’s Galaxie 500. It returned to completely full-size status in 1965 after a downsizing miscue in 1962 affected Chrysler’s offerings for three years. This ’65 Fury III… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fit For A King? 1963 Imperial LeBaron
I suppose if you were ChryCo’s darling race car driver and you wanted to keep up appearances on and off the track, your overlord would want to assist that said driver in always looking his best. And, one way… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1971 Chevrolet Nova Project
Chevrolet’s compact, the Nova, was going into its 10th year of production in 1971. It was virtually unchanged visually from the 1970 models, which might explain why sales were off by 37% (there also may have been a GM… more»
Dec 29, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Muscle Truck Project: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Dodge experimented with some performance pickup trucks in the 1970s and the most notable may be the 1978-79 Lil’ Red Express. They were built without catalytic converters (at first) using police interceptor V8 engines, making them the fastest things… more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garage-Stored 19 Years: 1968 Chrysler Newport
Though the nameplate dated to the 1950s, the Newport was Chrysler’s “bread and butter” car throughout the 1960s. With a redesign in 1965 and a restyle in 1967, the Newport stayed the course in 1968. While Chrysler built more… more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Same Owner 15 Years: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was one of the first subcompact cars sold by an American automaker. Built in England, the little car was launched by Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 but quickly became an AMC product when that company merged with Hudson Motor… more»
Dec 28, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1966 Lincoln Continental Barn Find
1966 was the first year for the 4th-gen Lincoln Continental. The company redesigned the car to compete with Cadillac’s newer models. The car’s iconic suicide doors are a personal favorite. This example seems to have a non-op odometer or… more»
Dec 27, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
350-Equipped: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino Project
“Ran when parked” is one of those oft-used expressions that causes some enthusiasts to grit their teeth. However, it perfectly describes the history of this 1964 Chevrolet El Camino. It is unclear when it last fired a shot in… more»
