The third generation of the venerable Ford Mustang was built between 1979 and 1993. And a restyle took place in 1987 that helps zero in on what the seller is offering for sale because he won’t tell us the… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
History Lives On! 1982 Avanti II
When Studebaker closed its South Bend, Indiana manufacturing plant at the end of 1963, everyone who had been following the new Avanti thought that was the end for the car. While Studebaker would keep building automobiles in Canada into… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
Few things in the automotive world are an iron-clad certainty, but if there were one, I’d be willing to stick out my neck and say that we will never again see manufacturers producing new full-size station wagons. There is… more»
Apr 7, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Spring “Halo” Edition: 1971 Ford Torino 500
To perk up sales interest in the Spring of 1971, Ford introduced the “Halo Torino’s” which were only on the assembly lines for three months. They were not “limited productions” except in terms of colors offered as 32,900 of… more»
Apr 7, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Pucci Edition: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Some things automotive, and otherwise, leave me speechless (though usually not for long). A 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is generally not the type of automobile that’s going to cause me a nervous and jerky reaction. This example…well it… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Brazil Bus: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
The market for air-cooled VW wagons has been pretty hot for some time. We’ve all seen the absolutely crazy prices paid for a clean survivor or restored example; the more windows it has, the more the price tag increases…. more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Runs And Drives: 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
“This is one of those cars that, the more you look at, it the more you smile,” says the owner. It’s a 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe, under the current ownership for three years. It’s here on eBay in… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Mopar? 1978 Dodge Challenger
In 1978, Dodge resurrected the Challenger nameplate that had been retired as a pony car in 1974. This time, it was a captive import from Mitsubishi as Chrysler had a stake in that company. The Japanese-built, rear-wheel-drive car was… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Microcar Project: 1958 Goggomobil TS400
The Goggomobil was a series of microcars built by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria. These cars and trucks were powered by air-cooled, 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engines that came in 250, 300, and 400-cc displacements, usually installed behind the rear wheels…. more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Original 427: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Regular readers will be aware that I place a great deal of store on the importance of long-term ownership when considering the viability of any classic car as an investment prospect. The logic behind this is quite sound. Any… more»
Apr 5, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
37k Mile Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
In the 1960s, Chevrolet had two compact models, first the Corvair and then the Chevy II. The Corvair was an unorthodox entry by the standards of the day, with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, On the other hand, the Chevy… more»
Apr 5, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Finned Beauty! 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
At first glance, this car looks like the one from the 1983 horror movie, Christine. But that car was a 1958 Fury which was a 2-door hardtop and this is a 1959 Belvedere 2-door sedan. At any rate, it’s… more»
Apr 4, 2022 • Stories • 6 Comments
Jet Board! 1983 SurfJet Freestyle 236SS
Having grown up in Wyoming, surfing wasn’t exactly something one could do easily, but I sure thought it sounded like fun! Well, it seems someone else felt my pain and came up with this wonderful contraption that let you… more»
Apr 4, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Cheap Hauler: 1988 Dodge Aries Wagon
We have seen a few K-car wagons here on Barn Finds over the years and they may seem like throwaway cars but they’re always interesting to see. The seller has this 1988 Dodge Aries wagon posted here on craigslist… more»
Apr 4, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Estate Find: 1992 Cadillac Eldorado
It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that 1992 was three solid decades ago already. That’s older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers I would guess and for the rest of us, we… more»
Apr 4, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Elegant Survivor: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
Yes, I used the word elegant in relation to a Ford Granada. Sure, a Mercury Monarch could be considered more elegant and a Lincoln Versailles, even more. A Mercedes-Benz, which was the basis for a few advertisements, even more… more»
