The styling of very few vehicles enjoys immediate global recognition, with the original Mini and Volkswagen Beetle notable inclusions to that list. No less worthy is Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette. It is fair to say that when the company released… more»
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Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Close Enough? 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica
Kit cars, even after all these years, still seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of automobiles. They just don’t get no respect. Is that a fair attitude to take? The majority of them were built to replicate famous vehicles… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Upgraded V8: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Fox-Body Mustangs have carved their niche in the classic market, with climbing values confirming that they are a firm favorite among enthusiasts. This 1985 example is a desirable GT derivative, and with its original V8 sporting some tasteful and… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
16k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman
We’ve recently seen a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds that have emerged from deceased estates. This 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman continues that trend and is an unmolested survivor. It has a few flaws and imperfections, but… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
42,000-Mile 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Close your ears, children of the 1980s: The Camaro IROC-Z will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, and it has finally completed the used car cycle. Starting out as the coolest car in the high school parking lot, it… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cool Sleeper- 1979 Mercury Zephyr Wagon
A unique wagon—a 1979 Mercury Zephyr Wagon—is coming to us from Redford, MI. It has some nice upgrades and is listed on Facebook Marketplace for $9,300. Whether you want to take your family to the lake for a picnic… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve 4×4! 1956 International S-120 Pickup
If recent eBay ads are any indication, Montana is teeming with clean, usable farm trucks that are patiently waiting for a new owner to put them to work. This 1956 International is simply the latest to grab my attention…. more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Work In Progress: 1959 Chrysler Windsor Convertible
In the pantheon of ChryCo head stylist Virgil Exner’s over-the-top designs, today’s find of a 1959 Chrysler Windsor, courtesy of T.J., is pretty tame by comparison. Sure, it has memorable tailfins, which many automotive designs possessed in ’59, but… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
New Steel Included: 1968 Dodge Charger
There is no single sworn enemy of classic car enthusiasts, although rust sits close to the top of the list. It can exact a high toll, leaving an owner with a hefty repair bill if returning their classic to… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
29k Original Miles: No Reserve 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan
Estates remain one of the best sources of classics that represent excellent project candidates. Such is the case with this 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor but requires work to return to its… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The Aspen was the successor to the Dodge Dart from 1976 to 1980 (over at Plymouth, it was the Volare). America’s muscle car market was largely on life support by 1978, yet that’s when Dodge and Plymouth both introduced… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Some enthusiasts cannot tackle a restoration project, meaning a solid classic is their best option when choosing a candidate to park in their garage. The next task is to devise a list of desirable attributes. Some crave a pristine… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Muscle Meets Luxury: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965. It was an upscale Impala designed to compete with the new Ford LTD, a snappy version of the Galaxie 500. Both cars sold extremely well and would be a part of the automotive… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rust-Free 1966 Renault Caravelle
About ten years ago, my dad found a long-sitting, decrepit old Renault Caravelle for sale on a dealer’s lot nearby for two grand, so I immediately jumped in the car to go see it. It was rough. I would… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Pair of Checker Marathon Taxi Projects
Before there was Uber or Lyft, there was Yellow Cab which was usually a Checker Marathon in the bigger cities. Technically, the for-hire vehicle was called the Checker Taxi and the Marathon was the version sold to consumers. But… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957 were some of the most successful ever sold. Nearly five million copies left the assembly line in three years and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the biggest sellers –… more»
