Surprisingly Solid: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford produced enough variants of its First Generation Mustang to make heads spin, but the Mach 1 remains one of the most iconic and desirable. Pristine examples can command impressive prices, and project candidates almost invariably generate significant interest… more»

Luxury Meets Muscle! 1960 Chrysler 300F

Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credited with starting the muscle car movement, the 1950s Chrysler 300 Letter Series paved the way. From 1955 to 1965, the 300 was based on the upscale New Yorker with a twist of… more»

Saturday Night Cruiser: 1964 Pontiac LeMans

In 1964, GM moved several of its compacts up a notch to the new intermediate platform size. That included the Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass, Buick Special/Skylark, and the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans. And this is the second time this week we’ve seen one… more»

European Ford Flair? 1976 Mercury Capri

Common at one time but rarely spied today is a first-generation Mercury Capri (’70-’78). I knew three individuals who owned one (a ’72 and two from ’77) but I had largely forgotten about this sporty Ford of Europe sold… more»

California Farm Truck! 1970 Chevrolet SWB 4×4

Select upgrades and replacement parts have this 1970 Chevrolet C10 4×4 in “running and driving project” status. The claimed long-time California vehicle now hails from Mays Landing, New Jersey, and can be yours with an acceptable high bid here… more»

V8-Powered 2009 Pontiac Solstice

The Solstice was one of Pontiac’s last new cars, a 2-seat roadster. It was produced alongside the similar Saturn Sky from 2006 to 2010 and was the first Pontiac sports car since the Fiero of the 1980s. But this… more»

Parked 20 Years: 22k Mile 1986 Toyota Corolla

Having a slightly less awkward profile than I do, this 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback is a car that’s rarely seen today and that makes no sense, they were really good cars. Made in California alongside the Chevrolet Nova, this… more»

Cheap Family Car: 1966 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon

After experimenting with “Dart” concept cars in the late 1950s, Chrysler introduced the Dodge Dart as a production car in 1960. The model ranged from full-sized to mid-sized, finally settling out as a compact starting in 1963. Even at… more»

Affordable Cruiser? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie

Just as the Impala had arrived as the top trim level on the Chevrolet Bel Air in 1958, the Galaxie debuted at Ford above the Fairlane 500 in 1959. The ’59 Fords received a major styling update to the… more»

Real Barn Find: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible

A luxurious, pillarless sedan with suicide doors and a droptop.  For my tastes, the execution of a convertible design just didn’t get much cooler than this, at least not during the sixties decade.  The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental got another… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet

UPDATE – A video of this Mustang has been added. In 1969, if you wanted the ultimate Mustang, the 428-equipped Mach 1 was a great option. You got aggressive styling, and the R-Code 428 was a serious powerhouse engine…. more»

40k Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Chevrolet has a history of collaborating with third-party companies to produce vehicles that should inject excitement into a model range. The Cosworth Vega was one of the less successful attempts, but the Corvette ZR-1 proved what was possible with… more»

Affordable Driver: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Buying a classic car requires deep commitment because, for many, it represents a luxury purchase. Cost is often prohibitive, meaning some abandon their dreams. However, this 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS may ride to the rescue, as it is undeniably… more»

Fastback Survivor: 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin

American Motors’ Marlin debuted in 1965 as a fastback version of the Rambler Classic. Looking a bit like an overgrown Plymouth Barracuda, it was a mid-size car for two years and then a full-size in its third and final… more»

Future Collectible? 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

There are at least two reasons why the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck shouldn’t be here on Barn Finds. The first is that it’s an electric vehicle, which goes counter to so many of the gas guzzlers we run across and… more»

Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

A C3 Corvette Convertible is unlikely to blend into the background under normal circumstances. When its first owner selected Bright Yellow as its paint color, it stands out like a beacon. This 1974 Corvette is a tidy classic featuring… more»

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