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»
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Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
On The Cheap? No Reserve 1987 Honda CRX
A dear departed friend of mine definitely rated as a “car guy”. But his tastes were all over the place, from a Honda Civic to an Infinity sedan to a Scat Pack Charger. He was actually a Honda customer… more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth needed more youthful buyers to express interest in their compact Valiant, which had been redesigned in 1967. Enter the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the car that had all-new sheet metal from the cowl back. The… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1-of-284: 1987 Ginetta G26
We’ve seen a recent influx of kit cars at Barn Finds, and this 1987 Ginetta G26 is among the more unusual. Hailing from the UK, only 284 of these classics were produced. It looks exotic, but with most of… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Porsche Turbo Powered: 1975 Sterling Kit Car
Kit cars offer buyers the best of both worlds. Most are exotic-looking vehicles that can’t help but turn heads. They achieve this feat while the svelte body typically rests on pretty humble underpinnings like those provided by a Volkswagen… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
PHS-Documented: 1969 Pontiac GTO “Judge”
The pinnacle in sales for the Pontiac GTO came in 1966 when they closed in on building 100,000 copies of the hot muscle car. But competition was in full swing by then and stole some of the GTO’s thunder,… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
20 Years Sitting: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
When I was a kid watching a rented VHS copy of the original Gone in 60 Seconds, one line stuck out to me: Protagonist Maindrian Pace mentioned that the ’73 Mustang he had designs on stealing was the “last of… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Family Owned for 80 Years! 1934 Packard Eight Five Passenger Sedan
After enjoying many years as a luxury carmaker catering to the wealthiest echelon of American society, Packard fell on hard times during the Great Depression. Other makers were suffering too, but Packard’s singular focus on one market niche hurt… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
It is hard not to like some classics. Take this 1970 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT as a prime example. It has been part of the family since Day One and has been garage-kept its entire life. Its paint is… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Best One Left? 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
We always welcome input from our readers because we realize that you form a knowledgeable source of valuable information and varying opinions. Therefore, when Barn Finder Tony P spotted this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and posed the question of… more»
Sep 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Upgraded Engine: No Reserve 1954 MG TF
British sports cars enjoy a strong following in the classic community. They aren’t the fastest vehicles in a straight line but they offer one of the most engaging driving experiences imaginable. This 1954 MG TF is a perfect example… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 of 13 Left: 1941 Dodge Hilo Sampan
Your first question probably is “What’s a Hilo Sampan” because it looks like a Tiki Hut on wheels. By definition, a sampan is a wooden boat with a flat bottom and often a thatched roof. By the 1930s, that… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 V8
Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a sporty luxury/performance car built on the mid-size B-body platform. It was a moderate sales success for the first two years and then took off when a total redesign came for 1968-70…. more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Older Restoration? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
For many, the 1970 model year was the last of the true muscle cars. Rising insurance premiums had already begun to take their toll, and engines would soon be detuned to run on unleaded fuel for lower emissions. The… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Inexpensive Sports Car Fun: 1963 MG Midget
It may not reach the frenzied heights of America’s Ford v. Chevy battle, but I’ve always felt that there was a Midget v. Spitfire undercurrent in the British Sports Car world. Maybe I’m just imagining it, but either way,… more»
Sep 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
800 Original Miles! Certified 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO
First Generation Mustang buyers consider vehicles wearing the Shelby badges and tags as among the most desirable. For 1969 Camaro buyers, “COPO” is the Holy Grail. Those cars were special order vehicles that possessed performance that was beyond the… more»
