Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. Chrysler had given it a fresh new platform (E-body) that finally separated it from the Valiant. The improvement in looks and performance resulted in a 50% increase in sales… more»
Project Cars
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Step Nose Project: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce
When it comes to assessing whether a car is a one-of-one or a one-of-10 due to its mix of features, the American car crowds are usually the best equipped to combine equipment data with production figures to determine rarity…. more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Triple-Black Treat: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T leaves its new owner with choices to make. It presents nicely following an older restoration, and its paint and trim combination guarantee it makes a striking visual statement. It has rust issues the buyer… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Bullet Proof? 1981 GMC Armored Van
This armored van is one of those vehicles that poses the question, “What would you do with it if you bought it”? The seller tells us this armored truck was built by International Harvester in 1981 and research indicates… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 30 Years: 1976 BMW 2002
In BMW fan and collector circles, the 2002s are considered iconic. They were built between 1968 and 1976 by Bavaria Motor Works in Europe and were considered “executive” sporty cars because of the combination of performance and comfort. This… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Classifieds • 26 Comments
Pole Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Nomad was a 2-door “sport wagon” built and marketed by Chevrolet from 1955 to 1957. It was trimmed as a Bel Air to be the nicest station wagon that Chevy offered. They looked great, and yet fewer than… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project Exotic: 1988 Lotus Esprit Commemorative Edition
The chance to get into a desirable sports car for far less than the going rate is always going to raise eyebrows. If you want to snag a performance icon for a fraction of the price, you’re going to… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
100 Years Old! 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
The Silver Ghost was an opulent automobile built by Rolls-Royce largely between 1921 and 1926. And – contrary to what you might think – it was not produced in the U.K. These later examples were assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • Auctions • 55 Comments
BF Auction: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Tri-Power
The Tri-Five Chevy was one of, if not the most popular, car manufactured in the 1950s. It’s easy to see why; they offered great looks, and performance was brisk when optioned with a V8. As well optioned as Bel… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Owner Wagon: 1956 Chrysler Town And Country
Chrysler gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1955, which included the Imperial which was spun off into its own division. The styling gave a prelude to what was coming with the bold “Forward Look” approach of the… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price on this Road Runner, so be sure to take another look and make them an offer! The owner placed this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop into storage nine years ago…. more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Plaid Interior: 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon
Located just northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this 1977 Dodge Aspen Special Edition, or SE, Wagon has seen some road salt in its lifetime. We’ve only seen two 1977 Aspen wagons here on Barn Finds and one was a really… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recycled Midget: 1973 MG Arkley
The bane of British car ownership, that four-letter word, the curse that robs our pocketbooks – rust. In 1970, John Britten, an enthusiastic club racer, began offering fiberglass bodies to drop onto Sprite chassis ranging all the way from… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Update: Five-Window 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup
UPDATE – This original 1965 Ford Econoline pickup is for sale again about seven months after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it listed again here on eBay in Stanfield, North Carolina, and the current… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
In Storage Since 1973: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
We all lead busy lives. Sometimes we see purchasing the car of our dreams as the mountain we have to climb. After reaching our goal, it is human nature to move on to another mountain. That may have been… more»
Jul 6, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Factory 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Dart
Back in the late sixties, the seller of this 1968 Dart says he didn’t realize it was anything that would be considered unusual to visit his Dodge dealer and special order this sedan with a manual transmission, as his… more»
