Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
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Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Possible Super Sport? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was the most successful of the competitors that came to battle with Ford’s Mustang in the 1960s “pony car market. Launched in 1967, Chevy sold 221,000 Camaros, which was less than half of the Mustang. But… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Prior Parts Car: 1968 Dodge Charger
Who remembers the “Dodge Fever” advertising campaign of the late 1960s? It was an effort to position Dodge as the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. Within that campaign was the “White Hat Special” a combination of options available at… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1-Of-114: 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible
The Gran Sport was the “luxury” muscle car of General Motors (because Cadillac didn’t make one). It debuted in 1965 and its heyday was in the early 1970s when a 455 cubic inch V8 was offered. Though the seller… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Project: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
When it comes to restoration projects, few cars are equally as taxing and as potentially rewarding to bring back to life as a vintage Ferrari. The cost of entry is certainly lower than buying a completely restored example but… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Garage Find: 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible
We see a lot of customized prewar Fords here at Barn Finds. However, this 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Garland, Texas is advertised as a car customized back in the day. The funny… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Recently Revived: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
One of the greatest challenges facing enthusiasts searching for a Jaguar E-Type project candidate is locating a car without significant rust issues. That is where this 1971 Roadster rides to the rescue. It recently emerged after four decades of… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
One Prior Owner: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top Project
Imagine working as a salesperson at a Ford dealer in 1964-66. That’s when they sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the new “pony car,” the Mustang. You probably worked long hours and got writer’s cramp taking all the orders… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
440-Equipped: 1968 Dodge Charger
This 1968 Dodge Charger is a solid classic that offers a new owner the best of both worlds. Its engine bay houses an upgraded 440ci V8, but the seller includes the numbers-matching engine and transmission for someone who prefers… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Owner, 54K Miles, and 1966 Tags: 1949 Ford Custom Tudor
If anyone ever tells you that good cars aren’t out there waiting to be discovered, then they are surely misinformed. There have been many write-ups this year covering cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades and… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Right Where We Left It: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Follow-Up
In August of last year, I did a write-up on this 1950 Jaguar XK120 for sale on Craigslist in Kingston, New York. This forlorn but solid Jaguar was a car that the ad writer frequently saw around Kingston growing… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Same Family 5 Decades: 1928 Studebaker Dictator
In today’s world, a car named Dictator just wouldn’t work. But in the 1920s when Studebaker applied that name to its entry-level car, it meant that the automobile “dictated the standard” for others to follow. This nice-looking, non-running example… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Dart 4-Door
From 1963 through 1976, the Dart was Dodge’s entry in the crowded compact car market. And in 1968 alone, they sold nearly 172,000 copies. Many of them were basic 4-door sedans like this one. But how many of those… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Side Yard Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
In the mid-1960s, it was hard to drive a city block or two without seeing a new Ford Mustang. That’s because 1.3 million were built in a relatively brief period (Spring of 1964 to the Fall of 1966). And,… more»
May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Stored Since 1957: 1930 Chrysler Series 77 Sedan
Rarity, it seems, is becoming a very fluid concept. We have all seen sign boards at car shows claiming that a particular car is one of a handful left in existence. Yet, if you are a loyal Barn Finds… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare RAM III 400 V8: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO was still one of the industry’s best-selling muscle cars in 1969, but sales were off a third from their peak in 1966. So, they introduced The Judge edition in hopes of boosting sales, but it only… more»
