We’ve recently seen a few promising First Generation Dodge Chargers cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1966 model stands out for several reasons. The first is that it is original and unmolested. The second is that it… more»
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Jul 25, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Same Owner 20 Years: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Despite an all-new design in 1971, Plymouth Road Runner sales continued a decline that had started the year before. Reduced demand in 1970 could be attributed to it being a three-year-old design with light sheet metal changes, but the… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ever Seen One? 1947 Hudson Big Boy Pickup
Nash Motor Car Co. was one of the predecessors of American Motors. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form AMC. But 15 years before that, they built a pickup truck named the Big Boy which would be called… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
Classics from the 1980s spent years primarily ignored, but they are finding favor as new enthusiasts view them as an affordable entry point into the ownership experience. That makes this 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible worth a close… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Glamour Bird Barn Find: 1969 Thunderbird 429 V8
When the Thunderbird arrived, carving out the personal luxury car space, buyers flocked to place orders. Arriving with a V8 from the git-go, the T-Bird almost bumped the Corvette off the map. As the years passed, and generations of… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Modified 426 Wedge V8! 1964 Dodge Polara 500
Dodge and Plymouth offered the Max Wedge V8 in their B-bodied intermediates from 1962 to 1964. The official name of the potent engine was Maximum Performance Wedge, also known as the Street Wedge. In lighter Mopars like the Belvedere… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Same Owner Forty Years: 1948 Rover P3 Model 75
Rover’s story began like many a British maker – crafting bicycles and motorcycles starting in 1878. The company’s name was associated with “wandering”, and it chose a Viking longship as its emblem, symbolizing exploration. When the automobile market erupted… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Oval Window Barn Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (or Beetle or Bug) is one of the most produced automobiles of all time. Between 1938 and 2003, worldwide production reached 21.5 million units. It takes a real Beetle expert to tell most Bugs from… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Is the Circus in Town? 1949 Crosley Clown Car
Crosley Motors was the upstart automaker that began before World War II, took a pause, and struggled into the early 1950s. They’re mostly remembered for creating several variants of microcars that included a small pickup and an open-air roadster,… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1970, Chevrolet built 635,000 automobiles in the Chevelle family, which included the El Camino and the new Monte Carlo. But just 7,000 were Malibu convertibles with a V8 engine. That’s how the seller’s Chevelle started life, but its… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 400: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Estate Find
Estate sales often prove to be a great source of desirable classics, and there are plenty of stories of enthusiasts striking automotive gold in such situations. This 1972 Dodge Charger SE is a perfect example. It spent decades in… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Garage Find: 1976 Triumph TR7
Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup
The Ford Model T was one of the first and most successful production vehicles. Launched in 1909, nearly 15 million copies were built before it was retired in 1927. Their affordability was key to the Model T’s success, and… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Yard Find: 1967 Ford Bronco
Hiding under this cover is one of the stars of the current classic market. This 1967 Ford Bronco has occupied this spot for years but hasn’t suffered unduly from the experience. It is a rock-solid project candidate that deserves… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 MG Midget
UPDATE – We have relisted this one with no reserve! We have a lot of history with this little MG Midget. We featured it back in 2020 when it was offered in San Fransico with a bunch of spare… more»
