No Reserve 1978 Ford Bronco XLT 4X4

We all know about the original (’66-’77) Ford Bronco’s popularity but it seems that the trend is continuing with the follow-on generation such as this 1978 XLT example. These big two-door variants are moving in the same direction (upward)… more»

Just Needs Detailing? 1955 Buick Special Sedan

Here at Barn Finds, a lot of the cars submitted to us have come out of long-term storage.  Most were not hermetically sealed and placed in climate-controlled enclosures at the start of their entombment.  The great majority find themselves… more»

Parked In ’80: 1968 Dodge Charger

When this 1968 Dodge Charger recently emerged from over four decades of storage, it was stated to still be in 100% original condition throughout, but I’d estimate that number at closer to 96 percent ’cause those Cragars definitely aren’t… more»

Quonset Hut Find: 1972 Pontiac GTO 455 H.O.

Ouch! That’s the first thing that came to my mind upon spying this 1972 Pontiac GTO. To make matters worse, it’s an H.O. version, one of only 645 assembled in ’72. There’s no backstory included in the listing but… more»

Last Of The Big Ones: 1976 Oldsmobile 88 Royale

“I like to think of it as the ‘thinking man’s family car‘” so opined Oldsmobile’s 1976  Delta 88 Royale sales brochure. Really? My, how pretentious; I wonder what would constitute the “non-thinking man’s car” – I probably bought a… more»

No Reserve 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Convertible

There are cars that have inevitably become mostly junkyard fodder at this point, owing to their rapid rate of depreciation and general lack of care and attention from owners. However, every now and again one of those cars suddenly… more»

No Reserve 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4

This 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT isn’t perfect, but it is a tidy classic with a healthy V8 and the ability to transport its occupants deep into the wilderness. It could also function as an effective tow vehicle or… more»

Wild Styling: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix 400

Occasionally, a classic that appears to be a total package crosses our desks at Barn Finds. Such is the case with this 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix. It presents beautifully and is loaded with luxury features. However, the freshly rebuilt… more»

Chevy-Powered 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk

Studebaker got a lot of mileage out of the Starliner platform. It became the Hawk in 1956 and some variations of the car lived on into 1964. In 1958, there were three versions of the auto: the pillared sedan… more»

Two-Owner 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 455

I’m sure many of our readers with as much age as I have remember the NBC show The Golden Girls, starring among others the beloved Betty White as widow Rose Nylund in the series.  But another Golden Girl is… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500

The 500 was a three-year model of the popular Dodge Charger. It started as a limited production edition in 1969 and then comprised more than half of sales the following year. The seller’s car is from 1970, the year… more»

44k Mile Minivan: 1993 Ford Aerostar

There’s a part of the automotive landscape that has sadly gone away, and no, I’m not going on another sad rant about the demise of the wagon body. Instead, it’s this: the giant domestic van, a genre of vehicles… more»

Rare 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville 455 Convertible

The demise of Pontiac makes preserving the best the brand offered more critical than ever. Otherwise, future generations will have no insight into the marque that spent years as the unofficial performance brand of the General Motors empire. However,… more»

Survivor! 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan

In 1934, General Motors refined an idea that revolutionized ride comfort for the average car owner. The company studied independent front suspension configurations and adopted the Dubonnet system using enclosed springs and dampers pivoting on a kingpin. The structure… more»

4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

It seems to me, by observation, that 1960’s vintage Chevrolet Impalas are becoming more popular than ever. There’s always been an interest, in the late ’60s the ’62-’64 versions often found themselves set up as hot-rods. From a value… more»

Project or Parts? 1974 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Bronco is one of the heroes of the current classic market, with even rough examples generating plenty of interest when they hit the market. This 1974 model proves that point graphically. It is a sad and… more»

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