We see a lot of different vehicles as Barn Finds writers, and to be honest, it’s rare that one leaves me completely speechless. This “Tactical Assault Concept Vehicle” (hereafter T.A.C.V.), however, did! It’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»
Customs
Jan 11, 2023 • Stories • 57 Comments
Elvis Presley’s Jet! 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar
While he was alive (and some would say it continues today), everything that Elvis Presley did was big and loud. Take the Graceland Estate in Memphis, Tennessee, for example. And this 1962 Lockheed JetStar is no exception, with all… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Coming or Going? 1974 Dodge Polara
In the 1970s, Chrysler products would be popular with police organizations across the country. It seemed like everywhere you looked, you saw a full-size Dodge or Plymouth set up as a “bubble gum machine” with its flashing lights and… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Custom Shorty Van: 1974 Chevrolet G10
There’s no denying that old-school vans are the top bananas of the period-cool vehicle food chain. You can readily identify makes and models that capture an era fairly accurately, but a short-wheelbase custom G10 van is the ultimate manifestation… more»
Dec 29, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Ambuvertible: 1959 Buick Commercial Chassis LaSabre
Ambulances, hearses, and other specialized coaches are produced by custom vehicle builders. And those builders rely on mainstream manufacturers like General Motors for chassis and body components. Such was the case with this 1959 Buick ambulance that was built… more»
Dec 26, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Shasta Camper Van: 1979 Chevrolet G20
Shasta is one of those semi-household names that I’ve heard about for years. Known for its van conversions, the company still exists today as a manufacturer of camper trailers, the sort you pull behind a heavy-duty pickup truck. At… more»
Dec 25, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
4X4 Big Block? 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Believe it or not, this is not the first time that I’ve encountered a 4X4 Chevrolet El Camino. I was stuck in traffic in Ft. Lauderdale years ago and encountered a 1969 model that was done up about the… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
Dec 18, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Big Banana! Wide Body Chevrolet Corvette
The ’70s! That about sums up the visuals on this custom, wide-body Corvette convertible. It’s said to be a 1968 model, but if that’s the case, it has been altered to not only resemble a mid-’70s version, but it… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parade Car Project: 1959 Cadillac Convertible
In the 1950s and 1960s, Cadillacs were among the most popular cars chosen for conversion into ambulances, hearses, flower cars, and even parade cars. There were several small companies known for that type of work, but we don’t know… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Tribute Wannabe: Munsters Drag-U-La
The Drag-u-la was a coffin-shaped dragster created by George Barris for use in The Munsters, a 1960s TV show that spawned a few subsequent movies. Barris built five of these interesting vehicles, but this isn’t one of them. It’s… more»
Dec 13, 2022 • For Sale • 50 Comments
$65,000 Worth Of Cool: The Highwayman Truck
So apparently, there’s a TV show that I don’t know about. How did this happen? I watch Knight Rider every day that I’m not on the road and this custom (did I even have to say that this is… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale Stories • 25 Comments
Runs on Jet Fuel! Turbine-Powered Batmobile
What warm-blooded American boy didn’t want to be Batman in the 1960s and drive the Batmobile like on the 1966-68 television show? I know I did. Then fast-forward 20 years and Batman and the Batmobile reappeared in what would… more»
Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Of A Kind: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
The owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette must have been into the mindset of making lemonade when life gives you lemons, as the convertible was stolen and then stripped not too long after it rolled off the assembly line. … more»
Dec 10, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Custom Convertible: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am would become a hot commodity in the late 1970s due in part to the popularity of the Smokey and The Bandit movies with Burt Reynolds. From the factory, the cars were limited to a single… more»
