Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, got a new lease on life in 1970. Chrysler cooked up a new E-body platform that was unique to the “Cuda” and the new Dodge Challenger. The public responded enthusiastically at first with 1970… more»
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Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Buy One, Get Two! Pair of 1971 Ford Mustangs
The styling of the first-generation Ford Mustang was updated in 1971 and was perhaps the slickest so far. But the cars were longer, lower, and wider than in 1964 – and some 800 lbs. heavier. The fastback had been… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Faded Feathers: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The popularity of the Pontiac Trans Am continued throughout the late seventies, with sales peaking at 116,535 units produced for the 1979 model year. The design looked mean and muscular no matter what color the exterior was painted in,… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored Forty Years: 1964 Citroen DS19
André-Gustave Citroën was an exceptional innovator, stirring together inventions from other visionaries to create singular cars. Citroën himself was Dutch and Polish, but the family settled in Paris in 1873. Trained as an engineer, he made armaments during WWI…. more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
I have always considered pre-1970 pony cars as some of the best-looking vehicles to roll off American production lines. They possessed a purity of style that was lost as the later examples grew larger and less elegant. They also… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Not Many Left! 1988 Yugo GVL Project
The Yugo was manufactured by Zastava Automobiles in the former Yugoslavia from 1980 to 2008, though U.S. sales were only between 1985 and 1992. The little car, based on a Fiat, was much maligned during its tenure in the… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
428 CobraJet?! 1976 Ford F-150 Camper
Perfect for the camper who can’t wait to get back to nature, this 1976 Ford F-150 in Salt Lake City, Utah packs a burly 428 CobraJet V8 under the hood, according to the seller. The Six-Pac slide-in camper comes… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Cheap B-Body Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The 1974 Plymouth Road Runner may not be as desirable as some of the earlier models, but the cartoon car continued to hold on despite just about everything it stood for going south in the automotive market. By this… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Ready for Finishing: 1983 Ford EXP
Here’s a niche-y corner of the collector car world: Ford’s Escort-based “sport” coupe, called the EXP, or if you were a Mercury fan, the LN7. The EXP was an effort by Ford to downsize in the wake of fuel… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fresh 429 V8 Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was introduced by Ford in 1969 to add some sizzle to the Mustang “pony car”. Its sales had been declining since 1966 due to increased competition and a market that was quickly becoming saturated. This 1973… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dry Stored 24 Years: 1954 MG TF Roadster
We’ve seen a recent influx of classic British sports cars at Barn Finds, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1954 MG TF is one of the better examples of a project candidate. It has been dry-stored since… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 220 Sunroof Coupe! 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile
Despite this plain white specimen’s low-key appearance, nobody bought a Hurst/Olds as a sleeper. These white and gold beauties flaunted their performance intentions for all to see. If it checks out, this 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile in Medina, Ohio stands… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fire Victim: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Shortly after Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in 1967, the Z28 was created to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am Series. As such, its engine was limited (at the time) to 302 cubic inches and that… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Resident: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Thinking about the SL class of Mercedes-Benz is a “forest versus trees” exercise. The roots of the entire series began in 1954 with the spectacular Gullwing coupe. The 190 was next – thanks to Max Hoffman’s vision; then the… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • Auctions • 32 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1959 Renault Dauphine
UPDATE – The seller let us know that the year is incorrect, so we’ve corrected the year. Additional photos have also been added to the gallery. This 1959 Renault Dauphine demonstrates why we should never judge a book by… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Package Deal: 1956 And 1957 Citroen 11n
Many would-be restorers are adept at assembling all the parts needed to complete a restoration, but that by no means ensures the project will be completed. That’s the unfortunate story with this 1956 Citroen Traction Avant model 11N here on Craigslist… more»
