When you look at this long-forgotten classic, two questions may come to mind. The first is, what is it? And the second is, what would you do with it if you bought it? We’ll speculate on these two points… more»
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Jan 4, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Real-Deal Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevrolet Super Sport was one of the automotive success stories of the 1960s. SS badging began with the full-size Chevies in 1961 and was then added to the compact Nova and mid-size Chevelle. From just a few hundred… more»
Jan 4, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Enjoying a Second Life: 1923 Ford Model T Pickup
Between 1908 and 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold over fifteen million Model T Fords. It was the car that put Americans on the road, and the love affair that this country had for the Model T continues to… more»
Jan 3, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Only 30k Miles? 1969 Ford Ranchero
The 1969 Ford Ranchero was marketed as a sleek and sporty luxury pick-up. Ford designed the car to have excellent handling and offered a variety of powerful engine options. The example at hand is said to have 30k miles… more»
Jan 3, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Japanese Mustang: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Project
We understand that the styling of the 1970s and beyond Toyota Celica GT was inspired by the 1969 Ford Mustang “SportsRoof”. The appeal of that fastback appears in the seller’s 1976 edition which is a work-in-progress that he/she has… more»
Jan 3, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Built in California 99 Years Ago: 1926 Durant Star
William Crapo Durant was one of the most energetic and creative figures in automotive history. Credited with founding General Motors, Durant was the type that swung for the fences and either struck out spectacularly or hit bases-loaded home runs. … more»
Jan 3, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1959 Pontiac Catalina
Hiding in a dark corner of this shed is a classic that the owner claims ran when parked. It would be easy to consign this 1959 Pontiac Catalina to the too-hard basket because it hasn’t fired a shot in… more»
Jan 3, 2025 • For Sale • 3 Comments
440 V8 Roller: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
In 1967, Dodge had two mid-size cars to compete in the muscle car arena (started by the Pontiac GTO). One was the sporty fastback Charger that had debuted just the year before. The other was the Coronet R/T which… more»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rusty Roller: Last Year 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
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»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 12 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»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 11 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»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 30 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 • 23 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 • 19 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»
