When American manufacturers included station wagons within their model range, many buyers purchased them as a matter of necessity. It often meant foregoing performance and luxury in the name of practicality. However, there were exceptions to this general rule,… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
20K Original Miles: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit
Another day, another Zimmer Golden Spirit. I recently wrote about a similar model that looked like it had been abandoned in a private driveway; this 1981 Golden Spirit hasn’t seen much use but it’s in far better condition overall…. more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Work-In-Process: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
The Coronet nameplate returned after six years in 1965 as a mid-size, B-bodied Dodge product. The R/T was included for model years 1967 through 1970 and was the high-performance variant of the car. This ’68 has been owned by… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Remarkably Complete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There’s nothing rare or unusual about a 1968 Pontiac GTO finished in Verdoro Green. Today’s find, a convertible, ups the rarity factor a bit, but with over 5,000 drop-top GTOs produced that year, it’s hardly in rarified air. But,… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Factory 427! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Project
The Caprice was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet for ’68, but along with all that comfort for 6, buyers also had a good choice of powerplants to equip their nearly 18 feet long luxury coupe with, including the large 427, which… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • Auctions • 60 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Sport Coupe
Pontiac introduced the Grand Prix in 1962 as a full-size performance grand tourer. The badge soldiered on until 2008, but this 1963 example is a gem. It is a two-owner classic that has been stored for years. It needs… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
End Of The Line: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The Chevrolet El Camino lasted through five generations, with manufacturing wrapping up at the end of the 1987 model, but not before over a million of them found homes for buyers wanting a pickup truck with a car-like feel,… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
There was a time when aerodynamic efficiency had no place in automotive design. Early attempts to tackle what many saw as a black art often received a negative buyer response. Even later attempts sometimes suffered the same fate, although… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Vintage Alaskan Camper! 1961 Ford F250 4×4
At most car shows, early sixties pickups like this 1961 Ford are a dime a dozen. However, when you add accessories and options like a vintage camper and four-wheel drive, you get an attention-getter. This truck can be found… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Commuter Survivor: 1940 Chevy Master 85 Business Coupe
It’s not too often you see a time capsule like this 1940 Chevrolet Business Coupe. The seller says it has been driven most of its life, in fact, they routinely commute about 30 miles round trip with it. It… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Looks Fast Standing Still! 1941 Buick Sedanet
Originally hailing from Tacoma, Washington, and claimed as a 61K mile original, this 1941 Buick 46S “Sedanet” (Buick’s spelling per their sales brochure), is a true survivor. It has been in a private collection for over 30 years and… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Crown Vic Killer: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet’s Impala nameplate made its production debut in 1958 with the Impala SS introduced in 1961. The Impala name was homogenized with the Caprice until 1985 and was very popular among police and taxi fleets where it competed with… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Swivel Seats: 36k Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was one of those few larger cars whose sales didn’t suffer in the wake of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. Production of the 1973-77 Colonnade era Monte Carlos was more than double that of the original… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 455 4-Speed Convertible
“You know how it goes” is the tagline that the seller of this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible proclaims in its listing. Actually, no, I don’t know how it goes because it doesn’t look like it goes at all. It’s… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 76 Comments
Chevillac? Custom 1975 Chevrolet C10
We’ve featured quite a few customs here on Barn Finds, where somebody with a vision takes two cars and makes them into one, and arguably some turn out better than others. At times, a whole different body is put… more»
