I have always been a proponent of not ignoring potentially risky cars due to the risk factor alone, especially if the price is right. This 1977 Ferrari 308GTB has a variety of red flags working against it, but it… more»
Project Cars
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Project
Rough! That’s about all one has to say about this 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. I have a soft spot for these cars but this poor example has gone completely soft on us. It’s a shame but it may… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cheap Project? $1,650 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Usually when I think of a “project” car, an Oldsmobile Toronado doesn’t float to the top of the list – the two just seem incongruous. Regardless, today Tony P. has found a 1969 Toronado that doesn’t show that badly…. more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Yard Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
From 1964 to the end of the 20th Century, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile’s popular mid-size car. All of GM’s intermediates got a rework in 1968 and for five years they were at the top of their game. In 1969,… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare Factory A/C! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Today, almost every new car comes with air conditioning as standard equipment. But that was not the case in 1955 as it was usually an option only available to the “rich and famous”. The seller’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1966 AMC Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was the “bread and butter” car of the American Motors lineup in the 1960s. It was their version of the family sedan and it was offered in three trim levels (770 being at the top). In… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Here’s a 1970 Dodge Charger 500 that kind of leaves me scratching my head regarding what to do here, as it’s already a capable driver with a cool patina finish that money can’t buy. But it’s also one of… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Restoration Required: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We see a reasonable number of 1969 Mach 1 Mustangs cross our desks at Barn Finds. This is hardly surprising considering the production total and how desirable they remain. This example requires total restoration, but it appears the pieces… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored For 25 Years: 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30
Hiding in this barn is a classic that has lain dormant for around a quarter century. It is a 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30, and while it has cosmetic needs, it retains firm foundations for a restoration project. The seller… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
R-Code 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
This multi-colored painted pony might have been someone’s dream, a labor-intensive project to make a 428-powered weapon from a discarded pile of parts. Though still in parts, this 1968 Ford Mustang fastback has enjoyed enough work to help buyers… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Opportunity on Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air debuted in 1950 as a high-end version of the Styleline and Fleetline Chevrolet models. Like the Impala of 1958, it was available only as a 2-door hardtop and (later) convertible. The Bel Air would sit atop… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Project Car: 1976 Chrysler Newport Two-Door
“1976 Newport. It’s an impressive car that lives up to your idea of a Chrysler. Only its price range may surprise you.” So says a Chrysler brochure showing the big and heavy C-body Chryslers in the Bicentennial year. The… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn-Bound 20 Years: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
During its 1967-69 first-generation run, the Pontiac Firebird was perhaps the third best-selling “pony car” (behind the Mustang and Camaro). Like its Chevy cousin, the car was little changed going into its second year, losing its vent windows, and… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
B-Body Project: 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport
After a 10-year run as a full-size car on par with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie, the Plymouth Fury became a mid-size for 1975-78. From this era, many may remember them as police cars and taxi cabs. But… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • Auctions • 17 Comments
No Reserve BF Auction: 1971 Ford Ranchero
This 429 V8-equipped Ford Ranchero project has clearly lived an interesting life. The seller purchased it five years ago, and it was a daily driver at the time. They drove it for a while and then decided to sell… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Clean Canvas: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Project
This 1970 Chevy Nova is portrayed as a former big-block car, which suggests it was once an SS 396, but the engine and transmission are long gone. And the front clip has been replaced by one from a 1969… more»
