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»
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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»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Single-Owner 1975 Chrysler Newport
The 1975 Chrysler Newport was the 6th iteration of the model and one of the heaviest Chrysler ever made. Skyrocketing fuel prices made this model a tricky sell and ultimately the C-body Newport only lasted 4 years. The cars… more»
Nov 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
64k Mile 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88
In the immediate postwar period of NASCAR, “stock cars” were fairly close to the models seen in the showrooms. Cars from nearly every manufacturer were on the track, but the ones with proper handling and a strong, reliable engine… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Survivor From Sweden: 1972 Saab 99E Sedan
Saab was a Swedish automobile manufacturer from 1945 (post-war) to 2016 when they ran out of money. To expand its market share by selling larger cars, Saab launched the 99 Series in 1968, and it remained in production until… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Almost Rust-Free: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
The much-maligned General Motors H-Body experiment ground to a halt after the 1980 model year, and I think few would disagree that the last cars were better than the first. No, cars like the Chevy Monza and Pontiac Sunbird… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
364 V8 Survivor: 1958 Buick Special Riviera
The 1958 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. The economy was in a downturn and that stymied car sales. From some 700,000 units sold in 1955, Buick could barely muster 242,000 vehicles in… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
61k Miles and No Rust: 1986 Buick Somerset T-Type
Imagine that Car Jeopardy! was a game show and you entered “Final Jeopardy” in a dead heat with your two competitors. The clue was this: This car, sold by a manufacturer based in Flint, Michigan, wore three separate nameplates in four… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Light Patina: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
As Studebaker struggled to remain relevant in the late 1950s, its finances forced a rationalization of the Hawk flock. Coming into 1957, the four models – Sky, Flight, Power and Golden – were reduced to just two. The Silver… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Tall Tale? 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan With 8,422 Original Miles!
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although some cars are more extraordinary than others. This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan is a perfect example, because if it is all that the seller claims, taking it home could… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Price Reduced! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
May I be candid with you? Somebody, anybody, needs to buy this ’62 Studebaker GT Hawk before I do. It’s across the country from me, I’d need to rent more storage, and it just doesn’t make any sense. My… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Three-On-The-Tree! 1974 Chevrolet Nova
Many auto enthusiasts within a decade of my age probably prefer coupes over sedans when it comes to seventies offerings, which is understandable in general, as the styling often features smoother lines plus the fun factor of most 2-door… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1939-1940 Chevrolet Barn Find Package Deal
Coming out of the Great Depression years of the 1930s, Chevrolet continued to be one of the best-selling automobiles you could buy. And from 1933 to 1942, buyers chose between the Master and Master Deluxe models, depending on the… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ice Cream Estate Car: 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
Ever since the first cars hit the roads, the American consumer has spurred sales by following trends in the industry. In recent times, muscle cars, minivans, and luxury trucks have made consumers happy and put money in the bank… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Stored 60 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Barn Find
Most lists of top classic cars probably include the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957. Besides being winners from a styling point of view, they heralded Chevy’s first V8 engine since 1918. The Bel Air was the top series… more»
