The second-generation Corvette arrived in 1963 and would ramp up the buying public’s interest in the sports car. The Sting Ray moniker would be used for the first time and the ’63 coupe became iconic due to its split… more»
Project Cars
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Up on Blocks: 1973 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial was Chrysler’s answer to the Cadillac or Lincoln Continental. It was big and luxurious and – from 1955 to 1975 – was its own make in an attempt to be more exclusive. But, after 1969, it was… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • Auctions • 33 Comments
Nebraska Vehicle Hoard Auction!
Rob van Vleet has hauled heavy scrap metal around the Midwest and Rocky Mountains for his entire life. Visibility is good out there on the grasslands. Rob spotted a lot of trucks scattered over the prairie pastures, and somehow… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Middleman Marketed Vagabond: 1949 Kaiser Vagabond
As earlier generations pass from this Earth, their survivors must deal with their estates. The problem for many of the ones tasked with closing things out is that few of them are car people. This is where a middleman… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Owned For 20 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova 350
Choosing a worthy project candidate can be challenging, particularly if the buyer wants a classic free from significant rust issues. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova ticks that box because it is a dry climate survivor. The small-block V8 under the… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
15 Years In the Barn: 1936 Chevrolet “Standard”
Chevrolet would have a milestone year in 1936, beating Ford out for the #1 sales spot. That was no small feat considering that buyers finally had money to spend on new cars after The Great Depression ensued in 1929…. more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Worth Saving? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a long-time fan of E-Bodies, to potentially deem one too far gone to feasibly save makes my heart hurt, but that could be the case for this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda here on Craigslist. My first teen car was… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Project or Parts? 1968 Pontiac GTO
It is a question that will undoubtedly plague enthusiasts until the end of time. To what stage must a classic car deteriorate before it is considered beyond salvation? The answer is often different, depending on the person you ask…. more»
Oct 21, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
LL1 Turquoise AC Car – 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
Look past the fifty shades of primer on this Allen, Texas classic and you might find an interesting project. The 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T comes to market here on eBay, and the seller sets themself above most by including… more»
Oct 21, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Partially Restored: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Project
Like many full-size vehicles from the time period, the 1967 Chevrolet Impala was available with a wide range of engine options, with those same choices also available in the Super Sport. By this time, sales of the Impala SS… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Driving Project: 1939 Ford ½-Ton Pickup
Purchasing a project candidate that runs and drives is tempting because it allows the owner to plan their strategies while experiencing immediate classic motoring enjoyment. That is the opportunity awaiting the successful bidder on this 1939 Ford ½-Ton Pickup…. more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Vintage V-Twin: 1919 Harley-Davidson Model 19F
We see a few classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles cross our desks at Barn Finds, but there have only been three older than this 1919 Model 19F. Its history is unclear, and its story is made more challenging because the seller… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 769: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
A lot of Plymouth Road Runners were built in the 1960s and 1970s, but only a small number were convertibles in 1969 and 1970. Only 1,880 were delivered in ’69 and even fewer at 658 in ’70. This 1969… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Drop Top 409 Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
Gone for 1961 were the “batwing” tailfins that symbolized the 1959-60 full-size Chevrolets. Styling was more “sensible” as the 1960s unfolded, and Chevy continued to maintain its position at the top of the sales charts over Ford and Plymouth…. more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Luxury Meets Muscle: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice was added to the lineup in 1965 as a competitor to the new Ford LTD. Just as the LTD was an option on the Galaxie 500, the Caprice was on the Impala. But it would be… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Econoline E200 Van
Going back nearly 20 years ago, the seller of this 1970 Ford E200 says the van was backed into a shed and left there untouched until just recently, which leads me to wonder why somebody would park a functional… more»
