To celebrate its 50th anniversary in the car business, Chevrolet mixed up a batch of Anniversary Gold paint (code 927) and applied it to a limited number of Impala Sport Coupes. Estimates peg the number of Chevies finished that… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Italian Classic: 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe
There has long been a debate about whether we can consider a car a work of art, and classics like this 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe blur that line. Its low and sweeping lines help it look like it is… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Senior AACA Winner! 1937 Packard Six
This! Yes, this car, a 1937 Packard Six Sports Coupe in this condition, what a find! It turned up on our tip list and I wish I could thank someone for submitting this fantastic example of what was, one… more»
Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Texas Collection: Fords, Chevrolets, and More!
It’s kind of sad when you see someone selling off a collection of cars. Especially when they appear to be prized possessions that have been kept in a museum-like environment. But it’s not such a teary occasion when you… more»
Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare, Original, Highly Optioned: 1973 Dodge Adventurer SE Truck
In the genre of “Truck”, Dodge generated its share of collector-worthy models. The Sweptside, the Power Wagon, the Adventurer…. wait, the Adventurer? The Adventurer was introduced as a trim package for the second generation D-series Dodge truck when it… more»
Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
All Original: 1972 Dodge Charger
The introduction of the Third Generation Dodge Charger in 1971 brought significant styling changes. Gone was the familiar Coke-bottle appearance for what became known as “fuselage” styling. This change made the Charger look more imposing, and while it didn’t… more»
Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1-of-34: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
Some cars make a stunning visual statement but lack the substance to match their good looks. That is not the case with this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible. With the company only producing 834 Road Runner Convertibles during that… more»
Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Loaded Original Hardtop: 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood
This 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood is incredible in that the seller says that it’s all original other than having an electric fuel pump. Well, and the engine was supposedly rebuilt before they bought it 24 years ago, but that’s it…. more»
Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Lap of Luxury: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 1988 Grand Wagoneer is a world removed from the models that cemented the company’s name in automotive folklore following World War II. Those vehicles represented off-roading at its most basic, while the Grand Wagoneer offered a similar experience… more»
Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
The Boss is Back: 1982 Ford Mustang GT
In September 1981, Motor Trend magazine pasted a picture of the Mustang GT on the cover of its magazine declaring “The Boss is Back.” It claimed the “new” 5.0 Liter H.O. engine could propel the car from 0 to… more»
Aug 31, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
How To Write an Ad: 1967 Dodge Power Wagon
While I enjoy writing for Barn Finds, I think I speak for all of the writers here when I tell you some ads make the job difficult. You have to type a lot to hit the word limits in… more»
Aug 31, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Only One In The US? 1963 Mitsubishi Colt 1000
Mitsubishi didn’t begin to import cars into the U.S. under their brand until 1982. Before that, they provided some subcompacts to Chrysler to use in the 1970s. That was the first time the Colt name became familiar to U.S…. more»
Aug 31, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Back To The Future: 1951 Nash Airflyte
As did Chrysler with the Airflow of the 1930s, Nash also dabbled in aerodynamics in the design of their cars in the late 1940s. The 1949-51 editions of Nash automobiles were dubbed Airflytes though they looked something like upside-down… more»
Aug 31, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Scary Prospect? No Reserve 1973 AMC Gremlin
Lets just start with what TIME magazine calls one of the ’50 worst cars of all time’. Despite this, there is a dedicated following of these compact malaise-era cars, which means that someone loves these unusual models. Myself, I… more»
Aug 31, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Unreal Garage Find: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger will always be a popular model among muscle car enthusiasts, but it’s amazing how much more desirable even a plain-jane 318 car can become when one is discovered in a garage still wearing its California blue… more»
Aug 31, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sweet Short Bed: 1986 Ford F150 4X4
Sometimes, you feel like it’s possible to look into the future by assessing which models are hot right now. That’s the sense I get when looking at this super clean 1986 Ford F150 4×4 pickup with the desirable short… more»
