Most of us remember that German-made Opel cars were sold by Buick dealerships. It may not be widely known that due to a variety of factors, General Motors rebadged an Isuzu to take over that role if that makes… more»
American Classic Cars
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
40-Year Garage Find: 1967 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina nameplate would be a fixture at Pontiac for more than 30 years (1950-81). In 1959, the Catalina became a separate model and would become the entry-level full-size Pontiac. The 1967 models got a heavy facelift of the… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • Stories • 36 Comments
They Are Still Out There! 1957 Chevrolet 150
We love seeing the barn finds that our readers discover! This find comes to us from Larry B in Angleton, Texas. He actually sent us his find via mail, with physical photos! It was an awesome surprise, when was… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Garage Find 1964 Chevy II Nova
In 1960, Ford had the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair, but the latter was hardly conventional compared to the Blue Oval product. By 1962 Chevrolet was looking for a “regular” compact to compete and the Chevy II was born…. more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 86 Comments
1 of 142? 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409
Chevy redesigned its cars in 1959 and the “bubbletop” sport coupe was born with thin roof pillars and more glass. That body style would continue into the next restyle in 1961, a new, 409 cubic inch V8 was introduced,… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Paint: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
Chevrolet built a sizeable supply of SS 396 Chevelle’s for 1967, including some 3,307 convertibles. Most of them were equipped with the 350-horse version of the big-block motor (15% had the 375-hp engine). The SS 396 had been promoted… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Well Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco 302
The original owner of this 1976 Ford Bronco decided to equip the vehicle with a tasty selection of factory and dealer options. These would have made this a comfortable vehicle when it was new, and with the values of… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
31k Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
With the clock beginning to wind down on the 2nd Generation Pontiac Firebird, the 1979 model year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Trans Am derivative. That marked the perfect time for the company to produce something special, and… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Gnawed by Horses! 1956 Cadillac Series Sixty
Fans of American “heavy metal” draw near. The late 1950s and early 1960s saw some of the most interesting and excessive automobile designs of the ages. This 1956 Cadillac Series Sixty Special in Snohomish, Washington ranks as Cadillac’s flagship… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Garage Find: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
By the mid-70s, the U.S. auto industry was looking at change. Indifferent build quality seemed to plaque many brands and the cost of fuel was spiraling upward, causing owners to change their buying habits. Yet, this didn’t seem to… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
I have probably developed a bit of a reputation here at Barn Finds for preferring my classic cars to be original and unmolested. The truth is that I am partial to a good custom build as long as a… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
It isn’t clear how long this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible has been sitting idle, but the amount of accumulated leaf litter and debris inside would suggest that it has been a while. The owner would like to see someone… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
250 V8 With Patina! 1959 Rambler Rebel Cross Country
American Motors seldom had reason to celebrate, but 1959 was one of those years when they could. Not only did they build more cars than at any other time in their history (386,400 units), but it was also the… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
This Looks Safe! 1948 Dodge Tanker
This rather unusual-looking open 1948 Dodge tank truck was reportedly a Shell Oil truck, and thus wore the bright yellow that’s showing beneath the current blue hue. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located near Minneapolis,… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
39k Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet 1500 4WD
Sometimes it is amazing what pops up on eBay. Here is a 1987 Chevrolet 4WD short wheelbase step side pickup that is located in the dry climate of Glendale, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The truck is black with… more»
