Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake in the classic world, especially when dealing with a car like this 1962 Chevrolet Impala. Its paint shade is subtle, and the car presents as a tidy family sedan…. more»
Sedans
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Third Owner: 1934 Pontiac Sport Coupe
We do cover quite a few cars from the early ’30s here on Barn Finds, but the usual suspects, Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth, occupy most of our written web space. But of course, there were others and today T.J…. more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor P71
Despite this car being 15 years old now, I still get a lump in my throat when I see one of these old Crown Vics in the rearview mirror, as I’m driving 5 mph under the speed limit in… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury
When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rusty But Complete: 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
It’s a sad truth in the collector car world that cars of the ’40s and ’50s aren’t as popular as they used to be; it’s not surprising, as time always wins, but that doesn’t make it any easier to… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Four Door Performance: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
The fact that the Ford Taurus SHO isn’t more of a collector’s item is one of the more disappointing realities for me as someone who grew up ogling 90s-era performance cars. The SHO offered the rare combination of a… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Running Project: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D
This ponton-styled 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D is looking for a new home. It’s listed here on facebook Marketplace with a $12,000 price tag, though the seller is entertaining offers. The new owner can pick it up from Spring Creek, Nevada…. more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Three-Pedal Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster
This 1970 Duster has already exchanged hands twice recently, with the seller telling us the guy he acquired it from bought it in Montana two years ago. The Plymouth went to Maine, where the present owner purchased it then… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Supercharged Survivor: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
In 1955, 69 years ago, Kaiser made their last car in the U.S., that’s hard to believe. A merger with Willys-Overland in 1953 prolonged the inevitable for a couple of years, and they were made in South America until… more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
83k Miles and Original Paint: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport
Chrysler long had a reputation as the “engineering” company of the Big Three, but their greatest successes came when they took an evolutionary tack rather than a revolutionary one. Look at the most recent Chargers and Challengers; they almost… more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
41k Original Miles? 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
It’s a buyer’s market in some segments of the classic automobile world. Chief among them are immediate postwar Chrysler products. This is unfortunate, as these are some of the finest cars the company ever built. Chrysler was on its… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
One-Owner Survivor! 1975 Chrysler Newport
We’re back in the Land of Land Yachts, with this pristine, one-owner 1975 Chrysler Newport, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $6500. The car is located in Saginaw, Michigan, and we have Ted to thank for the tip. The… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pint-Sized Project: 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a subcompact car before there was technically such a thing. Designed by Nash Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, they were built by Austin in England from 1954 to 1961. The target audience was women and/or those families… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original 350: 23k Mile 1971 Chevrolet Nova
Some classics land on our desks at Barn Finds with so many positive attributes that it is impossible to identify one as its greatest strength. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Nova. Its presentation is almost faultless,… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
627 Horsepower 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy Nova, built from 1968 to 1972, is its most popular. And these cars are frequent targets of cloning into Super Sports. This 1971 example goes well beyond that with a race-capable engine that… more»
