After profits topped 2 billion dollars in 1978, Ford decided to fire Lee Iacocca after a 32-year career which eventually saw him becoming President of the company. But it was probably for the best, as Chrysler viewed him as… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Award Winner! 1961 Pontiac Ventura
Between 1960 and 1970, the Ventura was an upscale version of the Catalina, perhaps like the Impala was a tier above the Bel Air. Mechanically they were mostly the same car, but the Ventura was packaged to appeal more… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Choosing which path to follow when completing another person’s unfinished project can be difficult, and it is a decision facing the new owner of this 1968 Corvette Convertible. With the hard work done, the buyer needs to add the… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We seem to have had a run on classic Ford Convertibles recently at Barn Finds, and this 1966 Galaxie 500 is another example. It presents well as a driver-grade vehicle, with no apparent needs. With warm weather on our… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Decisions, decisions! If you walked into this garage, which classic would you choose? The Corvette would be tempting because it sets new standards in handling and performance for an American sports car. However, it isn’t an option. The story… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
48K Original Miles: 1979 Ford F-250 Camper Special
You always like to see low mileage vehicles, but you especially like to see them when the seller is confident the mileage claim is accurate. That appears to be the case with this gorgeous 1970 Ford F-250 Camper Special… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Olympic Gold 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
UPDATE 03/25/2023: It sometimes takes more than one attempt for an owner to sell a classic car. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. The seller canceled the previous listing, indicating the vehicle was no… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Classic Camper Survivor! 1973 Ford F-250
This beautiful 1973 Ford F-250 is said to have been owned by the same family since new. The original owner had it for nearly 40 years and then it was passed to another family member. Located in Oregon for… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Four Door Fun! 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Once again, we have another 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T to review, a true hot rod from a time when production rods weren’t that hot. This example has only experienced 40K miles of use and has been painstakingly maintained. While… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Thornton Estate Auction: 11 Fords and More!
Ford fans of the southeast may want to migrate to Christiansburg, Virginia on March 25th, 2023 for the Thornton Estate auction, where a host of blue oval classics go to gavel. Check out more pictures at Linkous Auctioneers. Thanks… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Yellow Submarine! 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire
After seven generations, Ford’s Country Squire station wagon reached its grandest proportions, and this 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire in Chula Vista, California represents the top-of-the-line wagon from the final year before a significant downsizing. Hidden headlights, simulated wood-grain… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Team Camaro Choo Choo: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
When we think of Choo-Choo Customs vehicles, we almost always associate that aftermarket brand with a Chevrolet El Camino. While the changes made by the now-defunct Tennessee company were purely cosmetic, these cars have a healthy following of enthusiasts… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
GM’s Beetle: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Compact cars were all the rage in the early 1960s and the Corvair would be Chevrolet’s first foray into that field. But they wouldn’t take the path most traveled at first, instead creating a small car that had an… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked 25 Years: 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T
There’s a point wherein a more modern car emerges as a barn find and it begs the question as to whether it has become rare enough to demand a strong price. The Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo is an icon… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Restored in ’81? 1940 Pontiac Business Coupe
We are experiencing a bounty of business coupes! First, there was this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer, following, was a 1938 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe, and now, we have a 1940 Pontiac Special Six. We’re told that it was completely restored in… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Yard Find: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
There are few sights more heartbreaking than to see a classic car left to fend for itself as it sits exposed to the elements. That is the story with this 1973 Corvette that appears to be a twice-stalled restoration… more»
