If you asked ten people, you would undoubtedly receive ten different answers if they were tasked with defining the perfect project. That is because each will view the term “perfect” differently, depending on their tastes and goals with a… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
35k Documented Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1973 model year was one of the changes for Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette. The company undertook engineering updates to appeal to a broader market, while the engine and exterior modifications helped the car comply with legislative requirements. This Convertible… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
“Black Hornet” Carroll Shelby’s 1968 Ford Mustang
It is a rare opportunity to own a car from the personal collection of an icon like Carroll Shelby. This 1968 Ford Mustang was built by Legendary G.T. Continuation Cars as an homage to the Shelby “Green Hornet” and… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad “sport wagon” was inspired by a 1954 Corvette-based concept car. A two-door station wagon, it shared no sheet metal with other Chevrolet wagons from behind the cowl. Produced between 1955 and 1957, it met with a… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
4,140-Mile 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
112 miles a year over 37 years isn’t a lot of driving for such a relatively new and modern car such as this dark teal blue metallic 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham. The seller has this time capsule posted… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked For 20 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Sales figures confirm that 1966 was the best year for the First Generation Mustang, with 607,568 buyers parking one in their driveway. The lowest-selling variant was the Fastback, which accounted for 35,698 cars, or 5.9% of total sales. This… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Coming or Going? 1974 Dodge Polara
In the 1970s, Chrysler products would be popular with police organizations across the country. It seemed like everywhere you looked, you saw a full-size Dodge or Plymouth set up as a “bubble gum machine” with its flashing lights and… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
1969 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible 383 3-Speed
I did not expect to read that this 1969 Dodge Polara 500 convertible has a three-speed manual. The Polara 500 was the mid-trim level for the Dodge Polara in 1969, between the Polara and the Monaco, and I figured… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Out of Storage: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet’s sports car, the Corvette, was redesigned in 1968 along the lines of the Mako Shark show car. It was an instant success, and the new body would be used through 1982. Changes were few per year until 1973… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Longest American Car? 1975 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Coming in at just over 19 feet in length, this has to rank as one of the longest American production cars made in the last five decades. If you owned this car in 1975, for sure you wore a… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
“Burbuja!” Mexican 1984 Ford Mustang 5.0
American fans of Ford Motor Company’s Fox platform will immediately recognize this bubble-hatch, swollen-fender Mustang-looking car as a Mercury Capri, that brand’s version of the popular pony car. Not so fast! In 1983 and 1984, Ford grafted Capri parts… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Big Willie’s 1969 Dodge Daytona
In automotive history, few are more recognizable than a Daytona. This particular one is a legitimate part of American drag-racing and Southern California history, and Rocco B. tells us that it is on the docket for this year’s first… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebuilt 360: 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S 4×4
Some older SUVs perform better than others in the classic market, and a few have enough positive attributes that they can’t help but attract attention. This 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Good Ol’ Blue: 1984 Dodge D150 Short Bed Pickup
Ralphie from A Christmas Story loved his trusty, reliable official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle that he affectionately called “Ol’ Blue.” Here’s another “Ol’ Blue” for your consideration, but in the form of a no-nonsense 1984… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
We see a lot of incredible vehicles here at Barn Finds. Some are projects, and some are restored, but the ones that seem to be the most interesting to a lot of people, myself included, are the original vehicles…. more»
