During the 1960s and 1970s, the Catalina was Pontiac’s entry-level full-size car. They were by no means spartan and in 1966 came with a 389 cubic inch V8 as standard. This 1966 Catalina is a 2-door sedan, one of… more»
Race Cars
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Former Racer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette “Fuelie”
A picture is worth a thousand words; sometimes, a single image defines a classic car. This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that. The fifty-one trophies visible in this shot aren’t window dressing because this ‘Vette earned every one of them… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
402-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Rat Rod
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and the three-year run was so successful that they would later be dubbed the “Tri-Fives”. Part of the allure was the first Chevy V8 since 1918. This ’55 Bel Air sedan didn’t benefit… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Former Race Car! 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
Pontiac took the market by storm in 1964 with its new mid-size muscle car, the GTO. It led to a performance car revolution that would last into the early 1970s. Sales expectations were grossly underestimated, and Pontiac would see… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Peking To Paris Anyone? 1982 Mazda 626
Here’s an unusual one for you, a 1982 Mazda 626, not exactly Barn Finds standard stock-in-trade, that’s done up for the famous 8,700-mile Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. This example never raced as the event was canceled and it… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Recreation by Pur Sang
What do you think of replicas? I admit, my opinion is that they are “less than”. And really, the market says so, too. But does this niche deserve derision, always? Time to learn about Pur Sang. First, the name:… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale Stories • 19 Comments
Update: 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Race Car
UPDATE – This somewhat historic 1958 Goggomobil TS400 is for sale again, this time with an asking price of less than half of what it was back in May of 2016 when we saw it here on Barn Finds…. more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Big Block Love: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
I used to subscribe to a theory that when enough was just right, too much was perfect! Well, old age and crotchetiness have, unsurprisingly, changed that view a bit. Take this 1980 Chevrolet LUV compact pickup for example. Somewhat… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restored Black Widow Tribute: 1957 Chevrolet 150
In 1957, the Automobile Manufacturers Association (including Chevrolet) banned factory-sponsored after a nasty crash in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans left 80 people (including spectators) dead. To get around the ban, a former race engineer started a… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
British Special: Turner Sports Car
Jack Turner was minding his own business – racing MGs in the 1940s and building one-off specials – when other racers began coming to him to improve their own cars. John Webb, John Tojeiro, Ken Rose – race drivers… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Open Sports Wannabe: 1962 TVR Grantura
The Grantura was the first of many automobiles built in England by TVR. Through evolution, the sports car was produced between 1958 and 1967 and included the Mk 2a variant, like the seller’s offering. This vehicle is on its… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fireball Roberts Replica: 1957 Ford Custom
NASCAR was in its development phase back in 1957. That was two years before the Daytona International Speedway even opened. Drivers like “Fireball” Roberts piloted cars like this ’57 Ford Custom on dirt and asphalt tracks all over the… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Gasser Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
“Gasser” is a term that was coined to refer to a type of drag race car from the 1950s and 1960s. But the difference from other cars on the track was that the modifications still enabled them to run… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Early Euro “Cat, Non-Adjust” 1990 Ferrari F40
For the Ferrari F40 shopper, catalytic converters and adjustable suspensions are particularly meaningful. Normally options are great, but Ferrari often dishes out barely roadable race cars. In these special cases, the absence of both the cat and the problematic… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964. It was a mid-sized car designed to compete with the downsized Ford Fairlane. The Malibu was the better trimmed of the Chevelles and could be had with the Super Sport treatment, like… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
In 1970, Chrysler produced two “pony cars” that were designed to compete on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) circuit – the Dodge Challenger T/A and the Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. Both were limited-production autos that were built for… more»
