In 1965, Ford introduced a luxury version of its full-size car, the Galaxie 500. Dubbed the LTD, Ford’s marketing department advertised that it rode as quietly as a Rolls-Royce. Others quickly jumped on the bandwagon, with the Chevrolet Caprice… more»
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Dec 8, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Still in the Barn: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1978, the Pontiac Trans Am was riding a sales crest that started with the mid-1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. That black Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds brought buyers into Pontiac dealers who saw demand grow by… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
More Than A Roller: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
One of Dodge’s hottest cars in the late 1960s was the Charger. It sold nearly 225,000 copies in 1968-70 and it was popularized in the movies (Bullitt) and later on television (Dukes of Hazzard). A redesign would come in… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Italian Thoroughbred: 1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupe
While many might consider the Maserati Mistral an Italian sports car, the company produced and marketed it as a two-seat Grand Tourer. Its distinctive styling guarantees the rare exotic can turn as many heads today as it did when… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
French Project: 1961 Facel Vega Facellia
Who first moved a car’s engine from under a hatch beneath its seat into its front end? That would be Panhard Levassor – also responsible for creating the saloon car. Who patented the supercharger? Louis Renault, of course. And… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dry Climate Find: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
When I recently compiled a list of cars from each decade of the 20th Century that I would gladly park in my garage, the 1970s contribution was a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinique Blue. I have always liked… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
1-of-1? 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
This 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible is a mystery machine. The company only produced 1,857 drop-top variants in that model year, making it a relatively rare beast. However, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. It… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
As a writer, I have always found the 1960s to be the most challenging time when compiling articles for our faithful Barn Finds readers. That is not because it was a decade littered with bad cars. The opposite is… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Rambler Marlin
American Motors conceived the Marlin as something of a personal luxury car. But it looked a bit like a large Plymouth Barracuda (1964-66) and a lot like the Dodge Charger (1966-67) that would follow it. It was in production… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Super 90 Barn Find: 1961 Porsche 356B
A few years ago, a barn find Porsche 356 with a numbers-matching Super 90 engine would have been subject to an absolutely insane bidding war. These days, the market has settled down to more reasonable levels wherein a car… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
65K Original Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
The turbocharged Ford Mustang SVO is a classic 80s performance car that has been catching more collectors eyes over the last few years. That being said, it’s still not the most sought-after Fox body you can buy, and I… more»
Dec 7, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Sitting in the Woods: 1969 Ford Bronco
Do you ever wonder how many old cars and trucks have been languishing on someone’s property, cast aside like any other piece of trash, when one day the owners realize it could be worth selling? That’s the feeling I… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Dry Stored For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
I was recently asked to compile a list. The question was, if I could pick one car from each of the last five decades of the 20th Century to park in my garage, what would those cars be? The… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 1,141: 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to an all-new platform in 1970, the E-body, and buyers responded enthusiastically, sending sales up by 50%. But a year later, production would drop by two-thirds thanks to a shift in consumer demand for “muscle… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • Exclusives • 16 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project
If someone is considering taking on another person’s unfinished restoration project, choosing one owned by a passionate enthusiast with an intimate knowledge of that particular model is an excellent starting point. That is the opportunity awaiting the person who… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mini-Pickup: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Dodge got into the car-based subcompact pickup market in 1982 with the Rampage, based on the front-wheel-drive Omni 024. These were also known as “coupe utility” trucks and competed with the likes of the Subaru Brat and VW Rabbit… more»
