Diamond T was a storied U.S. brand that built commercial and military trucks, although they tinkered for a while producing automobiles, too. From 1905 to 1967, they assembled all sorts of vehicles for a variety of purposes, including the… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Driver Quality: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s refreshing to find an old, collectible car that’s not a 100-point, concurs restoration, or a mismatched collection of rusting parts that parades around as an intact classic. Take this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette for example. Owned by the same… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Family-Owned 30 Years: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger
Family-owned vehicles are treasured by collectors for a few reasons. For one thing, they tend to have been looked after for many years, with the proverbial passing of the torch between generations who choose to keep a vehicle in… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Fresh from the Barn: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro soldiered on in 1974 even though gas prices were on the rise thanks to the then-recent OPEC oil embargo. While buyers were flocking to more efficient cars, folks interested in vehicles like the Camaro held on and… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
34k Miles! 1980 Ford Thunderbird
1980 saw the beginning of the eighth generation of the Ford Thunderbird, with some big changes introduced that resulted in a smaller car, not an unusual move at the time when automakers were focusing on fuel economy and meeting… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Uncut Survivor: 1975 Ford Bronco
We’ve seen our share of First Generations Broncos over the past decade at Barn Finds, with most being riddled with rust or heavily modified. This 1975 model has avoided both issues and is a solid and unmolested classic. It… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Superb 2+2! 1965 Pontiac 421/4-Speed
Hubba-Hubba was my first response upon spying this spectacular 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2! Think about it for a minute, it’s got a big V8 engine, a shift-it-yourself gearbox, a million-dollar smile courtesy of its deep, flaming red paint job,… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
318 V8 – No Kidding! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Yes, you read right. This is a Plymouth ‘Cuda with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine. Not a 340, or a 383, or a 440, and certainly not a 426 Hemi. As the performance market cooled off in 1972,… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Forsaken Project: 1968 AMC AMX
American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968. One was the Javelin, which would do battle in the pony car segment (Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, etc.). The second was the AMX, which was a GT-style hot rod with just… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1978 Cadillac Seville
Looking appropriately luxurious parked on a partial paver driveway (try saying that quickly ten times in a row), this third year of the first-generation 1978 Cadillac Seville looks like a very nice example of this smaller Cadillac, meant to… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
W-30 Project: 1979 Hurst/Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpreme
In the world of brand partnerships and marketing schemes, cozying up to a name like “Hurst” when shilling your muscle car is typically a recipe for creating respect and desire out of thin air. Hurst is a company associated… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
In the 1960s, one out of every five Ford Mustangs built was sold in California. So, when the California Ford Dealers Association spoke up, the parent company listened. Such was the case when they were looking for a special… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Before the Tesla! Pair of 1982 Electreks
Four years before Elon Musk was even born (1971), another pioneer started a company to build electric-powered cars. The man was John Gould, and the name of the Colorado-based company was Unique Mobility. From 1979 to 1982, he managed… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 108 Comments
Stash of Sting-Rays! Collection of Schwinn Krates
To a lot of 12-year-olds in the 1960s and 1970s, the Schwinn Sting-Ray was the coolest thing since sliced bread. With its banana seat and hi-rise handlebars, when you were riding your Sting-Ray bicycle you were King (or Queen)… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 of 128: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was the last major manufacturer to market a “pony car” after the Ford Mustang created a stir in 1964. From 1970-74, the Challenger shared its new platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, although no sheet metal was common between… more»
