Chevrolet never manufactured a station wagon or “shooting brake” version of its popular Corvette sports car. But Corvette enthusiast John Greenwood did, mostly as kits to be installed by others. They were based on the popular C3 Corvettes of… more»
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Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Hangar Find: 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
Aston Martin paired up with Lagonda in 1947 – two small-batch makers occupying the luxury niche. After the merger, the Lagonda nameplate was usually cycled into the production mix when Aston Martin offered a sedan to buyers. This car… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Real X55 Code 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Project
The first generation Chevrolet Camaro had a relatively short run of three years, but GM decided to redesign the side sheet metal for 1969, giving the last model before the second-gen cars took over some distinctive one-year-only body styling… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap Wheels Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. The Galaxie was Ford’s biggest-selling full-size car throughout the decade and competed head-to-head with the Impala every day. The cars were redesigned in 1965… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
85k Original Miles: 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible
I consider my automotive taste to be eclectic and feel that every classic deserves respect. However, when one survives for over six decades in rock-solid form, those feelings are heightened. Such is the case with this 1960 Lincoln Continental… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 86 Comments
Fighter Jet Fixer Upper: Canadair F-86 Sabre Mk. 6
We write about a lot of unusual forms of transportation here at Barn Finds. As one of the staff writers, I have completed write-ups on motorcycles, trains, boats, and, of course, about every type of car ever produced. However,… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Genuine Barn Find: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Hiding in this barn and cloaked by a layer of dust is one of the most iconic cars to roll off an American production line in the 1950s. The enormous fins and bullet taillights leave no doubt that we’re… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1953 Studebaker Commander Starliner
The Starliner was a beautiful 2-door hardtop offered by Studebaker between 1953 and 1955. Styled by designer Raymond Loewy, the Starliner would serve as the inspiration for the Hawk iteration of sedans and hardtops built between 1956 and 1964…. more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Black on Black: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car” – the Chevrolet Corvette – went into the 1959 model year largely unchanged. It sprouted quad headlights the year before and several versions of the 283 cubic inch V8 were offered to power the hot little… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Great Project: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
“It’s a Michigan car” can only mean one thing, and that thing is rust. If you know what you’re getting into, however, a case of ventilated floorboards is not too big an obstacle to overcome. In this case, at… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mild Project: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
The AMC Javelin was designed by Dick Teague as an effort to shed AMC’s staid economy car image and begin attracting younger buyers. A true “pony car” fashioned in the long hood/short deck style, the first Javelin was introduced… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger
There is something almost painful about finding any classic that has been left to go to wrack and ruin. Such has been the fate of this 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger. The seller’s Marti Report confirms the first owner spent… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Shed Find 8k Miles! 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the DeVille Series dominated Cadillac production. It was hard to miss either a Coupe DeVille or Sedan DeVille driving down the road, stealing sales thunder from the Lincoln Continental… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Assembly Required: 1965 Shelby Cobra Factory Five Racing Kit
Shelby Cobras are legends of the classic world, offering performance beyond what many can comprehend. They are extremely desirable, meaning genuine examples command eye-watering prices. This has seen a growing industry of companies producing replicas, and the quality of… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Early 289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang
An early-build 1965 Mustang with an April 17, 1964 build date is an uncommon find. One with a D-Code 289 four-barrel engine and a four-speed stick is even better. One where the potential new owner can drive it or… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Two-Owner Project: 1967 Lotus Cortina Mk 1
The Ford Lotus Cortina was a 1960s collaboration between Ford and Lotus Cars to build a performance-oriented small sedan. There were two generations with the Mk 1 being in production from 1963 to 1970. With a 1557-cc twin camshaft… more»
