By 1970, sales of the popular “pony car”, the Ford Mustang, were down by two-thirds from the peak in 1966. Competition was to blame – and the market was well saturated with sporty cars by that time. This 1970… more»
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11 hours ago • For Sale • 10 Comments
V6 Power Survivor: 1964 Buick Skylark
Before 1964, the Skylark was a trim option on the Buick Special. But that year, it became a series of its own when it and the Special were promoted from compact to intermediate-size status. Unusual by Detroit standards at… more»
14 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
Can It Be Saved? 1962 DKW Junior Deluxe
The 1950s were awash in three-cylinder cars. For instance, the Wartburg 311 hid a 0.9 liter in-line three in its engine compartment. Ditto several contemporaneous Saabs. The Berkeley SE492 of course. The Polish FSO Syrena. And over in Germany,… more»
15 hours ago • Auctions • 2 Comments
BF Auction: Pair Of 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertibles
Pontiac had a history of creating sporty trim options that became so popular that they became their own car model. When the LeMans first appeared, it was a trim option for the Tempest. By 1963, the LeMans became its… more»
17 hours ago • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ex-Fire-Department 4×4: 1954 Dodge M37
I say this too often, but it’s been a while since I’ve wanted a vehicle on Barn Finds more than I want this 1954 Dodge M37. We’ve seen many examples here, but I recently read an article in Hemmings… more»
18 hours ago • For Sale • 19 Comments
Beefy 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Monterey Marauder
The Marauder name was used by Mercury in the mid-1960s to denote a full-size performance car with a touch of luxury. A 390 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment, so they meant business. In 1965, the Marauder came as… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
454 V8 Included: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Chevrolet brought back the Monte Carlo SS in 1983 – 12 years after the last edition was available. The last time around, a 454 cubic inch V8 was offered, while a souped-up 305 would have to suffice a decade… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare First Year: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Gauging the relative rarity of some classics can be challenging, although the frequency with which they cross our desks at Barn Finds seems to be a reasonable guide for domestic models. That brings me to this 1954 Mercury Monterey… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garage Kept: 1975 Pontiac Ventura
Cars evolved tremendously from the 1960s into the 1970s, and not always in a good direction. The Pontiac Ventura emerged in 1960, sharing a platform with the Catalina. Its stylish horizontal fins, graceful hard top, and beefy V8 struck… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve Rag Top: 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two
Hubba-Hubba! A red, 1955 Cadilac Series 62 convertible – it doesn’t get much better than that. The seller tells us that it’s not perfect – not a show car, but still, it makes a big statement just as it… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
This was a very nice Alfa Romeo… until a fateful day a few weeks ago. The body had no major rust, and the paint looked great. It had been parked for a while, but I had big plans for… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Out of the Barn: 1973 Buick Electra 225
Buick introduced the Electra in 1959 as its top-of-the-line model. The 225 designation was added as a nod to the length of the vehicle – at least 225 inches. This 1973 edition has been in the barn for more… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Sports Car: 1979 MGB Roadster
The MGB was the replacement for the MGA and was built by British Motor Corp. and its successor from 1962 to 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster which later expanded to include a coupe, and its variants had… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cheap V8 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan
This 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan has a known history, with the seller purchasing the car from the original owner’s son. It appears to have been used sparingly, with the odometer showing what is claimed to be 23,970 genuine… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
In 1969, the Chevy Camaro had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 for the second time in three years. To celebrate the occasion, Chevy built 3,675 replica convertibles with SS and RS equipment and badging,… more»
