A person (or thing) can coast a long way on image. By 1983, Cadillac had suffered from a couple years of powertrain misses such as the V8-6-4, the (not their fault) Diesels, and the HT-4100 aluminum V8. These engines… more»
Good Enough? 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra
Ford knew exactly what was coming as they released their 1993 Mustang line-up. That was an entirely new pony car, to debut for 1994, whose tagline was, “It is what is was, and more.” Things took off from there,… more»
Turbo Added: 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s rear-engine rebel lives on in this sharp 1967 Corvair Monza, now offered here on craigslist out of Suncrest, Washington. Wearing a bright red finish over black leather buckets and fitted with a 4-speed manual, this clean, rust-free Monza… more»
19K-Mile Movie Car? 1976 Chrysler Newport
The seller lists the mileage of this beautiful 1976 Chrysler Newport as being 19,000 miles, but there are really only five photos to try to figure out if that’s 19,000 or 119,000. From the one interior photo (not bitter),… more»
27K Mile Survivor! 1969 Ford Fairlane 3-Speed
Rocco B. is slamming it out of the ballpark again, tracking down this mind-blower of a 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 4-door sedan. This is one good-looking car, four doors or not, and if it really is all original, this… more»
K-Code Killer: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429
If you’re looking for a classic muscle car that’s both rare and ready to impress, this 1970 Ford Torino Cobra might be the heavyweight champion you’ve been searching for. Listed here on craigslist and located in Arlington Heights, Illinois,… more»
Rare Captive Import: 1981 Dodge Challenger
The concept of a captive import is demonstrated perhaps no more perfectly than buy Chrysler Corporation, which used a cozy relationship with Mitsubishi throughout the 80s and 90s to bolster its entry-level vehicle game. The Dodge Challenger was a… more»
1938 Ford Deluxe Fordor 81A Survivor Is Ready To Drive!
If you’ve been looking for a prewar survivor with loads of personality and a name to match, this 1938 Ford Deluxe Fordor—affectionately called “Mabel”—might be your perfect match. Now available here on Barn Finds and located in Killingworth, Connecticut,… more»
$5,000 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon LT1
Wagonnnnnnnnsssss Hoooooo! Sorry for yelling, and not many may remember the old TV show, Wagon Train, now that I think about it. I always think about a big station wagon like this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon when I… more»
Cheap Project: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
With such a long production run, it’s no wonder that values for the Chevrolet Corvette vary from through the roof to almost unbelievably affordable. Some of the mid-to-late C3 examples still fall into the budget-friendly category, with this 1977… more»
$11M Discount Update! 980-Year-Old Redwood Log House $500,000
UPDATE – This 980-Year-Old Redwood Log House is listed for sale again, almost three years after it was featured on Barn Finds back on November 4, 2022. It’s now listed here on Hemmings in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with an $11,000,000… more»
Senior-Owned: 1991 Ford Escort GT 5-Speed
As usual, I’m hoping the Ford paint scholars in the crowd can nail down this color. Alabaster? Light Titanium? I just like to fill in the blanks whenever I can. Whatever color it is, we haven’t seen too many… more»
Good Car, Bad Transmission: 1990 Buick Park Avenue
For a very long time, one of the best options for “cheap wheels” was any big General Motors product with a 3800 under the hood, because they were well-known for lasting at least 200,000 miles, even if the body was disintegrating… more»
Almost Too Cheap? 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
Taupe is the color most of us think is on the car clogging the left lane all the time. I’m counting at least 25 Taupe-related colors available on the 1984 through 1992 Lincoln Mark VII, according to this website…. more»
















