Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s muscle car craze was the 442 (or 4-4-2). The accepted explanation for the name is that it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The seller’s 1969 edition may be rare… more»
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Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare Find: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The 1959 Cadillac remains an American icon, with its enormous fins and bullet taillights making it instantly recognizable. Earlier models hinted at what was to come with a slightly more restrained appearance. Such is the case with this 1957… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Parked Since ’88: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
Chevrolet found itself in an enviable position when it released the C3 Corvette. The company sold them as fast as they rolled off the line, with the latest model continuously setting new sales records during almost every production year…. more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
12k Mile Barn Find! 1964 Mercury Park Lane
In the 1960s, Park Lane was the upper series of full-size Mercury automobiles, positioned above the more pedestrian Monterey. The seller’s 1964 edition could be rare for two reasons: first, it’s a convertible of which less than 2,000 copies… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford is credited with creating the Personal Luxury Car segment when it released the First Generation Thunderbird. However, some would argue that the Muntz Jet was actually the first such vehicle. The T-Bird bested the Muntz on two fronts,… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
It is an age-old question enthusiasts confront when faced with a classic like this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is rock-solid and rust-free, but is preservation or restoration the most appropriate choice? There are merits in both… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Nice Driver: 1951 Crosley Super Sports
The seller has done an incredible amount of work and spent lots of money on this 1951 Crosley Super Sports and he needs the shop space back, so it’s now for sale. For almost anyone looking for a fun… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
A Merc 410 and Factory Air: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
I don’t know how many of the 31,930 ’65 Galaxie 500 convertibles produced are still around, but this is probably the only one with a Mercury 410 V8 under the hood and factory air. The seller has owned this… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Affordable Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Charlie Chaplin Owned 1929 Pierce-Arrow Model 133
We’ve featured several cars over the years at Barn Finds that have celebrity ties, and it’s always fun to check out not only what sort of automobiles the stars choose but also to see what our readers have to… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ready To Cruise: 1948 Buick Super Convertible
As car buffs, we not only dream about cars, but we fantasize about the roads we would drive them on as well. In the East, many dream of taking the Great Smoky Mountain Parkway through to the terminus of… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 30 Made? 1970 Subaru 360 Yacht
When I think of muscle cars, my mind automatically goes to the Hemi Cuda. Maybe because my best friend in school had a ’73 Barracuda and the Hemi Cuda was always a car we wanted to own. Exotics? The… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Restomod or Restore? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Many of us have been in the unenviable position of realizing we’re running out of time to finish a project. That, and the fact that we’d rather have the money in our bank account than sitting in a project… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Time to Drive: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
When it comes to aftermarket convertible conversions, the results are usually less than stellar. You’re talking about a car that the factory didn’t want to take the time to convert into a drop top, and then expecting an outfit… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Missing in Action for 20 Years: 1936 Ford Cabriolet
In many ads, sellers will claim that their car is 1 of some number of survivors of that particular make and model. While those numbers are probably in the ballpark, it never ceases to amaze us just how many… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Decent Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its infancy back in 1957, but the sportster was already making progress in terms of performance with the 6-cylinder being discontinued the year before, followed by the 265 cubic-inch V8 growing to 283… more»
