Wow, this is a nice one. I don’t say that too often to open up a Barn Finds post, and if I do, it’s usually about an oddball vehicle. This 1965 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe is most definitely not… more»
Apr 17, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Numbers-Matching 427/4-Speed 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
With the C3 having only been introduced one year earlier, the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette was mainly a carryover on the outside, although the Stingray designation badges returned. But on the inside, the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches, plus… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Real Deal 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396/4-Speed!
Sometimes when we get leads about potential cars to feature here at Barn Finds, our staff checks ’em out and discovers that the seller just doesn’t provide a whole lot of vehicle information to go on in their listing,… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare ZJ: 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis Edition
The ZJ platform Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most recognizable eras of the classic 4×4. When these were new, the ZJ was seemingly everywhere: parents drove them, doctors drove them, and highway commuters were seen in them…. more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
First Year Example: 1968 AMC Javelin SST
April 17th, 1964, is the day that Ford created a monster. That was when it lifted the covers from its new Mustang, started a sales frenzy, and created a new market niche, the pony car. Every manufacturer looked enviously… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
351/4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It can be easy to underestimate the importance of documentation, but it can unlock some crucial information about a classic car. Take this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. Only the included documentation reveals the significant cosmetic… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1971 Ford Maverick Grabber With 529hp!
I have always believed that the Ford Maverick could have proved a worthy successor to the First Generation Mustang in the right guise. I know such thinking is effectively rewinding the clock to the Mustang’s very roots, but this… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are a “what you see is what you get” proposition, and this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette fits that mold. It is a stalled project offering many possibilities. Returning it to a showroom state is possible, although other options… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Single Year Model: 1965 Rambler Marlin
It is widely acknowledged that Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird, and by the 1960s, other manufacturers realized that it could be a tidy little money earner. AMC joined the party in 1965 with its… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare 440: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
The sands of time were running down for the American muscle car by 1973, with a combination of factors forcing sales volumes lower with each passing year. Plymouth continued rolling its iconic Road Runner off the line, and ticking… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Roadmaster: 1996 Buick Wagon
It honestly looks more like Hudson Hornet or a Zeppelin than it does a Buick but that’s the style that all GM ’91-’96 full-sizers encompassed, sedan and wagon alike. While this ’96 Buick Roadmaster is a big rounded wagon,… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Poor Man’s Cadillac: 1940 LaSalle 52 Hearse Wagon
So what’s a car maker to do when their lower-priced offering is interfering too much with its flagship model? Well, eliminate it, of course! And that’s exactly what GM did with the LaSalle in 1940, or at least it’s… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Fully Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
There are many things for potential buyers to consider when contemplating a classic purchase. Unless a restoration project is the goal, finding a rust-free vehicle is a prime consideration to minimize the chances that expensive repairs won’t be waiting… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Worth The Money? 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
It is often considered that classic cars have two values. There is what the market determines the vehicle is worth, and then there’s the buyer’s expectation. This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk fits into the second category, and since it… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Restore or Replicate? 1941 Ford COE Crew Cab
This 1941 Ford cab-over is offered for sale by Iron City Garage. If you aren’t aware of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based dealer, they are one of the premier sources for vintage patina project trucks in the country. They have about 400K… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored for 40 Years! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
I can’t imagine owning a classic like a 1969 Pontiac Firebird and deciding to leave it in storage for four decades. That was the fate of this car, although it was recently rescued and revived. It isn’t perfect, but… more»
