We’ve started to see an uptick in old-school vans appearing on auction sites and bringing a surprising amount of money. It’s not surprising, as genuine boogie vans are loaded with period style and swagger and generally get a thumbs-up… more»
Station Wagons
Dec 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original 327: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Kingswood Estate
It wasn’t that many years ago that I looked at station wagons and wouldn’t have given them much more than a second glance. However, having lived with them for a few years, I find them a wonderfully rewarding and… more»
Dec 9, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Royal Hauler: 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Wagon
I’ll try to not use the always-loved phrase “patina” on this one too often but it’s almost impossible to overlook that cool surface rust. I mean, patina. This 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco wagon is loaded with character and the… more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Pristine Woody: 1985 Chrysler Town and Country
When it comes to adding a certain vehicle to your collection, there’s all sorts of qualifiers as to which one to seek out. If you’re not in the market for a Ferrari 250 GTO, then your selections may come… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Elegant Longroof: 1965 Mercury Colony Park
This nine-passenger 1965 Mercury Colony Park oozes quiet elegance, something that may be missing from today’s SUVs. I don’t mean to keep harping on SUVs but they basically replaced station wagons so they’re an easy target. This beautiful, luxury… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 283: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
Finding a rust-free classic station wagon can be a battle, but that is what is on offer with this 1966 Chevrolet Impala. Not only is it rust-free, but it features its original drivetrain. With a healthy V8 under the… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
400 V8 4-Speed! 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback
“Drop an SBC in it!” The owner of this 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback must have been listening. This is such a good-looking car that even without a monster 400 V8 under that hood it would be appealing to those… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • For Sale • 45 Comments
18K Original Miles: 1989 Dodge Caravan
Isn’t it amazing how the vehicles of your youth suddenly begin to strike a chord with you decades later? Nostalgia is a powerful drug, and this low-mileage first-generation Dodge Caravan is strangely appealing to me. Of course, the… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • Stories • 52 Comments
30 Acres of Rusty Gold in Georgia!
Old Car City USA in White, Georgia professes to be the world’s largest known classic car junkyard. Across more than thirty acres, mostly wilderness, thousands of largely American-made cars have come to their final resting place here over the… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4WD Pioneer: 1987 AMC Eagle Wagon
The seller considers this super clean 1987 AMC Eagle Wagon to be his own personal barn find, as it’s been in his barn for the last several years sitting unused. The Eagle Wagon was a pioneer in the truest… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare One-Owner 1976 Jensen GT
Here’s a car that we don’t see too often, although we have seen seven of them here at Barn Finds over the last decade or so. This is a 1976 Jensen GT, made by Jensen-Healey. The seller has it… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Cool Custom: 1961 2-Door Ford Ranch Wagon
We uncover two-door station wagons here at Barn Finds with surprising regularity. Many are in less than usable operation such as this rare 1958 Mercury Commuter and that always begs the question of what to do with the car…. more»
Nov 29, 2021 • Auctions • 61 Comments
Former SWAT Unit: 1942 Chevrolet ESU
UPDATE 11/30/21 — The consensus among our readers is that the front clip of this vehicle came from an International from the 1950s. The seller says it’s a 1942 Chevrolet. ———————————- As best we can determine, ESU stands for… more»
Nov 29, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One Family Owned: 1937 Ford Woody Wagon
It isn’t unusual for us to see classic cars here at Barn Finds that have been part of the same family since new. However, finding one that has been in that situation for more than eight decades is a… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Running Ambulance Project: 1972 Oldsmobile 98
General Motors was a common source for large cars as commercial conversions in the 1960s/1970s. Like this 1972 Oldsmobile 98 which was professionally converted to an ambulance for use by the U.S. Air Force. It has benefitted from a… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Restomod Potential? 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Chevy’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1965, using a perimeter frame instead of an X-frame and the fenders received “Coke bottle”-type styling. The Impala would set sales records that year, exceeding one million units for the first time. This… more»
