Sunny days and relaxed touring in a classic convertible seem to go hand in hand. If you’re going to partake in such a joyous activity, I can’t see why you couldn’t do so in a vehicle that offers style… more»
Barn Finds
• For Sale • 31 Comments
Turbo Barn Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder
Update 4/7/22 – This dusty Corvair has popped back up but is now listed here on eBay for $2,250. Thanks go to Larry for the tip! From 2/14/22 – Some cars just epitomize the “barn find” sentiment perfectly, and… more»
• Auctions • 12 Comments
Buried Alive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
With all sorts of competition joining the pony car field beginning in 1967, Ford treated its hugely popular Mustang to a mild restyle. The changes would accommodate larger engines under the hood and sales would approach a half-million units,… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
“Strato” Bucket Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet went uptown with the addition of the Caprice in 1965 as Chevy challenged Ford’s new luxurious Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea of a plush family car appealed to buyers and the Caprice was promoted to series status in… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Collection For Sale: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
The Cadillac Eldorado was one of the industry’s first personal luxury cars. In 1957-58, there were two versions: the Eldorado Seville (2-door hardtop ) and the Eldorado Biarritz (convertible). Many consider these cars to be some of the most… more»
• For Sale • 3 Comments
454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
While emission regulations may have been biting hard by 1973, buyers could still walk into their Chevrolet dealership and hand over their money for a Corvette that offered respectable performance. That is the choice the original owner of this… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
When it comes to automobiles that were truly ahead of their time, the Oldsmobile Toronado shines brightly in both the engineering and styling departments. When the car was introduced in 1966, it was the first United States-built car to… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
Malibu 350 V8 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet’s entry into the newly created mid-size marketplace of the 1960s was the Chevelle. It was born in 1964 and would continue through 1978 after which the Malibu nameplate carried the car forward. But the Malibu was part of… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Mopar? 1978 Dodge Challenger
In 1978, Dodge resurrected the Challenger nameplate that had been retired as a pony car in 1974. This time, it was a captive import from Mitsubishi as Chrysler had a stake in that company. The Japanese-built, rear-wheel-drive car was… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Microcar Project: 1958 Goggomobil TS400
The Goggomobil was a series of microcars built by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria. These cars and trucks were powered by air-cooled, 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engines that came in 250, 300, and 400-cc displacements, usually installed behind the rear wheels…. more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked For 35 Years: Sterling Kit Car
The kit car culture probably reached its zenith during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and while they are no longer as popular as they once were, a hardy band of souls keeps these classics alive. One of the… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Fuelie-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Every classic that we see at Barn Finds has a story to tell, although some are clearer than others. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery. Its owner has poured plenty of time, effort, and cash… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Small Block Project Car: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII
Studebaker beat most of the competition to the new compact market space by at least a year, introducing the new Lark in 1959. The car and its variants would remain in production through the demise of Studebaker auto production… more»
• For Sale • 4 Comments
Formula S Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S option was an upgraded handling package on the 1965-69 Plymouth Barracuda. It included heavier torsion bars, an anti-roll bar up front, and added leaves in the rear semi-elliptical springs with heavy-duty shocks. It also had beefier… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Worthy Project? 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile expanded its relationship with Hurst Performance following the success of the 4-4-2. For nine model years stretched between 1968 and 1984, the Hurst/Olds was born. Based on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, the 1975 Hurst/Olds saw a production of… more»
• For Sale • 7 Comments
Sunliner Convertible: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Named after the Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1955 to 1970. Initially the top-line model, it would take a back seat to the Galaxie in the 1960s. The cars… more»
