The Hurst SC/Rambler was a rare muscle car with just 1,512 copies only built in 1969 by American Motors. So, it’s interesting that we would see two of these cars in the same week here on Barn Finds. This… more»
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May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
52 Years of Storage and 55K Miles: 1935 Ford Sedan Delivery
Like our primate cousins, we are curious creatures. We dream about what might be inside when we see something that potentially hides a prize. Like how people playing “Let’s Make a Deal” with Monty Hall on TV would bet… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac had an unexpected hit in 1964 with the new GTO. Instead of selling 5,000 copies, 32,000+ flew out of showrooms that year. Demand grew even more in 1965 so the car was promoted to its own series from… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barn Dust and 36K Miles: 1936 Chevrolet One Ton Flatbed
Vintage trucks are a hot segment of the collectible vehicle marketplace. Everyone wants a quaint old half-ton pickup in a bright color complete with wide whitewall tires, a small block Chevy, and an automatic transmission. Once they see the… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Dirty Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac Executive
The Executive was a short-lived Pontiac nameplate, replacing the Star Chief from 1967 to 1970. It rode on the Bonneville’s longer wheelbase but had a trim level similar to the Catalina. It was the least popular of the full-size… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Stored 55 Years: 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
During the “Forward Look” model years of 1957-59, the Coronet was the entry-level Dodge. If you ordered a Coronet as a 2-door hardtop, they were also designated as Lancers. These automobiles helped influence styling in Detroit for the next… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
In the Woods: 1968 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was an English 2-seat sports car built on two occasions by Roots Group, from 1953 to 1955 and then from 1959 to 1968. The car may have become most visible to U.S. buyers from its appearance… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Half A Bubble-Top: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The “bubble-top” Sport Coupe was offered in both Bel Air and Impala trim in 1961. The following year, it was only available on the former as the latter went with a more formal look. This 1961 Impala is more… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare Muscle Car: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
The SC/Rambler (aka “Scrambler”) was a one-year muscle car from American Motors. It was based on the American/Rogue during that car’s last outing on the AMC roster. Armed with a 390 cubic inch V8, the 1,512 SC/Ramblers that were… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Select One: Trio of 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28s
To compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am series, Chevrolet introduced the Z28 option in the Camaro in 1968. It came with an exclusive 302 cubic inch V8 that met Trans Am displacement limitations. The model… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner Barn Find? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After Mustang sales quickly peaked in 1966, Ford was looking to inject new magic into the car by 1969. Competition entered the field in 1967-68 and helped to erode demand. The result was the introduction of the performance-driven Mach… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
44k-Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet had an instant hit on their hands when they introduced the Chevy II compact in 1962. Over time, the cars would be identified as Novas, which had previously been an upscale series. The last generation of the Nova… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1980 Triumph TR7 Project
The TR7 was the wedged-shaped sports car built by Triumph from 1975 to 1981. The advertising manta was “the shape of things to come” and the car sold well, though it had the kind of quality problems often associated… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Barn Find 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s, the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie dueled for the top spot in full-size new car sales. And, the Impala usually came out on top, although the Galaxie narrowed the gap a bit in 1967 to “only”… more»
May 2, 2024 • Stories • 23 Comments
18 Miles Since ’74! 1970 Lincoln Continental
Preserved on jack stands since 1975, this 1970 Lincoln Continental hid untouched for nearly three decades in a Missouri garage until Lincoln super-fan Gene Epstein acquired the Light Blue classic. Imagine finding a beauty like this at a garage… more»
