Customizing any classic involves a leap of faith, and some owners will receive flack from enthusiasts for interfering with an iconic vehicle. This 1974 Pontiac Trans Am is an example of that thinking. Although the owner treated it to… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One Year Only Color: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
It is common for manufacturers to produce a unique paint shade for a special edition vehicle, but it is less so for a regular production model. This 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass falls into the second category, and its impressive presentation… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Mustang Fighter: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was the first serious contender for the Ford Mustang. Introduced in 1967, the Camaro (and others) would quickly eat away at the Mustang’s share, a market that it created (along with the Plymouth Barracuda) in 1964…. more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rebuilt V8: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro LT
This 1977 Camaro LT might not be the most potent vehicle on the planet, but it ticks many of the right boxes for someone seeking a driver-grade classic. Its presentation is tidy, it features a freshly rebuilt engine, and… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Not A Fast Car: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette Diesel
The seller says that this 1982 Chevrolet Chevette diesel with an automatic transmission is “not a fast car.” Speedy or not, it looks like a nice example of a car that would undoubtedly have a crowd around it at… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
The design of Chevrolet’s full-size cars for 1959-62 used “bubble top” styling with its 2-door hardtops (though some will say that was really only in ‘61-62). That meant a generous amount of glass was used in the roof with… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
30k Miles: One Owner 1972 Buick LeSabre Custom
The Buick LeSabre was a long-term product of that GM division with production from 1959 to 2005. It was a full-size car that was usually the “family sedan” positioned below the luxurious Electra 225. This example from 1972 is… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1989 CCC Centurian Integrated Garbage Truck
Well, here’s something you don’t see every day on Barn Finds, or ever – until now. We’ve covered almost every vehicle type here over the last decade or so, including industrial trucks. But, a garbage truck? I guess, a… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Old-School Gasser Style! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Nostalgic gasser-style drag cars may be making a comeback, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala in North Judson, Indiana gained its lightweight beam axle front suspension in 1966! The drag-style classic ran a 409 four-speed combination for a while, followed by… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
XJ Excellence! 1988 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
Some cars make a much more memorable impression on you than others. For me, it was a 1991 Jeep Cherokee that I bought in December of ’90, and drove regularly until September of 2015. It sat for a year… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked For Years: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project
Even in basic form, the redesigned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a fine-looking automobile, and with nearly 5 decades passing since the last one rolled off the assembly line in ’74, many of these cars have now been turned into… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1-of-10: 1980 Ford M81 McLaren Mustang Prototype
The opportunity to own a prototype doesn’t occur every day, and those with the available funds will often seize the opportunity with both hands. This 1980 Ford M81 McLaren Mustang Prototype is 1-of-10 cars produced before the M81 program… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Unmolested Estate Find: 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon
Estate sales can unearth some great classic cars, and while some or more desirable than others, this 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon is a peach. It is an original and unmolested survivor with a list of desirable options. Its odometer… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Baywatch Edition: Thunder Ranch Riot Kit Car
Oh, the 1990s: what a time to be alive. I will gladly admit that the early and middle 90s were significant years in my childhood, as it seems like it was one of the last times our society wasn’t… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Out of the Barn: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Styling for the Ford Thunderbird would change dramatically in 1964 when the “Squarebirds” emerged from the designed studios. And they were well-received by the buying public with a record sales year in ’64. For ’65, the cars were little… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Coral Mist Magnificent! 1964 Buick Skylark
The big news at GM in ’64 was the new intermediate A-body spread across four different brands as the Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac Tempest, Oldsmobile F-85, and Buick Special. All four also offered upscale trim levels too in the form… more»
