The name Carroll Shelby is legendary in the world of American muscle cars, although as a “gun for hire,” he was willing to weave his brand of magic on almost any vehicle to enhance performance. One of his less… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1972 Ford LTD Brougham
Gold is an appropriate color for this gem. I don’t know the exact color of this 1972 Ford LTD Brougham two-door hardtop as the seller didn’t include a photo of the data card, but this car looks great no… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 84 Comments
It’ll Buff Out: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
“The vehicle needs work and is not regularly driven” opines the seller. Really? Glad we got that out of the way. Had I not read the listing’s identification of this car, I wouldn’t have known that it is a… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Super Clean: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1980, time was catching up with the Second Generation Camaro. A new model was waiting in the wings for 1982, and this knowledge saw sales figures plummet. That was disappointing, especially considering the Z28 featured the most powerful… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Unmolested Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1981, It was known that Chevrolet had essentially finalized the specifications of a new Corvette to replace the venerable C3 and that it was scheduled for release in 1983. It meant that any remaining changes to the existing… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1,300 Miles! 1979 Ford Ranchero 500
I guess I could have entitled this post, “The End”! From the company that created the hybrid car/truck, known as the Ranchero, Ford decided to pull the plug on their very functional Ute at the end of the 1979… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
$6,000 Base Model? 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro
The very definition of bare bones, General Motors offered a version of the Suzuki Cultus in both Chevrolet and Geo form, in this case, it’s a 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro. The seller has this bottom-tier economy car listed here… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
As a mid-size car produced between 1966 and 1997, the Olds Cutlass Supreme would become not only the company’s most popular automobile but also the highest-selling model in its class. The fourth generation built from 1978 to 1988 was… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
The Big Apple? 1947 Frazer Manhattan
As shortlived as Kaiser-Frazer (’47-’55) was, they produced some memorable cars and still manage to get quite a bit of coverage here on Barn Finds. Last month this 1947 Frazer Manhattan surfaced and today, we have another example, same… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Low Mileage Beauty! 1989 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4
Tuxedo black with a nearly perfect red interior, this 1989 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4 Silverado in Spokane, Washington runs and drives “excellent,” according to the seller. With a claimed original 60,061 miles and “no rust,” this handsome late ’80s… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare Factory AC: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
I was 12 when the slightly restyled ’67 Mustang hit the streets. I remember seeing my first fastback and liking how the fastback now reached all the way to the rear trunk. I also thought the three taillights in that… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
440/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
Perhaps arguably, 1971 seems like the general consensus among many auto enthusiasts regarding the subject of when the golden age of the early American muscle car came to an end, with a few exceptions, of course. When it comes… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
42 Footer! 1995 Lincoln Town Car Limousine
Trends and fads seem to be a way of life here in America, and in some respects, that’s probably a good thing because it helps our economy. That expensive cold-shoulder top I bought for my wife at Macy’s a… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Stored for Years: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar is a car that nearly didn’t exist, with those in the upper echelons at Ford initially unwilling to grant permission for Mercury to produce a pony car based on the Mustang. However, they relented, and the… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
It’s Fast! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Fastback
The seller provides plenty of information on the history of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda S and why it presents superbly. However, they emphasize the strength of the V8 under the hood and that it is a seriously fast car…. more»
