One of the greatest attractions of classic First Generation pony cars is the ready availability of parts. There is virtually nothing on these classics that can’t be restored or replaced if an owner seeks perfection. That helps explain why… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4-Speed Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 has achieved legendary status in the muscle car world, with spotless examples commanding attention and spirited bidding when they hit the market. This SS isn’t 100% original, but that hasn’t prevented it from raising interest… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Original 400/4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
While the Trans Am was the acknowledged performance king within the 1970 Pontiac Firebird range, the Formula 400 offered buyer excellent bang for their buck. The Formula outsold the Trans Am by more than 2:1 in 1970, although the… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Drive Right Now: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
You might see this 1971 Cutlass Convertible and say to yourself, “What a tidy little car.” And it is, though not so little as these used to seem. Nonetheless, this is a nice one, apparently a Santa Barbara, CA… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Custom Patina: 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Wagon
When I first glanced at this station wagon, my initial thought was what a cool aged finish was on it, as it usually takes years for the paint to develop a patina such as this. But then I realized… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Selling for Insane Prices: 1970 Honda CT70
In the late sixties, kids were tough. How tough (ask in Rodney Dangerfield’s voice)? Parents bought their kids motorcycles for Christmas! That’s how tough! Now those little motorcycles are selling for the price of a good used Harley! If… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 Owner and Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
A complete redesign was in store for the Chevrolet Corvette in ’68, with the C3 featuring an all-new body for the third-generation cars that carried the ‘Vette all the way through 1982. Not many changes were made the following… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cream-Puff Two-Tone: 1953 Nash Rambler
The car is a rarely seen 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Country Club, for sale on Craigslist in Mancelona, Michigan with a $12,500 asking price. The owner notes helpfully that Hagerty’s price for one of these in #2 condition is… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Finned Bubble Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
The term “bubble top” was coined in reference to the expansive use of glass vs. a minimal application of sheet metal in the roofs of the 1961-62 Chevrolet Sport Coupes. But in recent years, the 1959-60 Chevies have been… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvettes from the second half of the 1970s spent years in the wilderness, but this 1977 model proves that enthusiasts have begun warmly embracing them. It has attracted an impressive forty-six bids since the seller listed it here on… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cummins Equipped: 1992 Dodge D350 Pickup
What’s amazing about old trucks is so many of them were purchased to be used as workhorses, not collector’s items. If you were shopping for a Dodge pickup in the early 90s or late 80s and ordered one with… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Roller Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet, especially with record sales for full-size cars. That includes station wagons, which saw more than 184,000 builds across all three series: Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. The Biscayne was… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Same Family Since New: 1957 Chevrolet 210
One of the coolest types of cars we see here on Barn Finds is the one-owner automobile that’s been in the same family for five decades or more. Such as the case with this 1957 Chevy 210 (not a… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Big Tonka Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Stepside
Metal toy trucks with the oval Tonka sticker on each door were a part of my childhood. They were solid, well-built, and if these rugged toys could survive the torture test twin brother Don and I gave them in… more»
Feb 17, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Factory Air Conditioning! 1947 Frazer Manhattan
One output of the Kaiser-Frazer merger in 1946-47 was the Manhattan, a top-of-the-line luxury car that led the Frazer brand. The Frazer name would disappear in the early 1950s and – soon thereafter – the company focused its attention… more»
