A private collection of cars ranging from the 1920s to the 2010s is available here on craigslist. They are located in Orange County, California and all appear to be phenomenal originals or turn-key restorations. Interested parties will have to… more»
American Classic Cars
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Asking Too Little? 1953 GMC Five Window Pickup
This 1953 GMC pickup truck is like the goldilocks equivalent of just right. Some that I have reviewed are a wreck and others have been so extensively restored or modified that one would need a mortgage to make the… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Classic Glamper? 1951 Chevrolet 3800 Panel
This 1951 Chevrolet 3800 is referenced as, potentially, a “glamper”. The Oxford dictionary defines “glamping” as, “A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.” Uh, I think this truck misses that… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1960 Chevrolet Impala Tri-Power
Last registered in ’71, this 1960 Chevrolet Impala in Utica, New York would have been one high-rolling stunner in the tail-end of the Eisenhower era. Red over red, convertible, with the year’s top motor, a sporty four-speed gearbox, and… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1985 Ford Mustang LX
When it comes to rare Ford Mustangs, most folks would tell you that it’s the high-performance models that should draw the most attention. However, there are always a few oddballs out there that are worth a look if you… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Factory Porsche Mirrors? 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
This 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA is a rare bird simply for its GTA designation, but it also sports an obscure factory option known by code DD9 – which is known by Firebird fans as the “Porsche mirrors.”… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Droptop Muscle: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1966 Chevelle SS396 convertible is 1 of 5,429 produced for the 1966 model year. This droptop was originally powered by the 396ci Mk IV V8 and is being offered as a project out of Placentia, California. Find this… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
42k Mile Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass 350
All the General Motors intermediate-sized cars were redesigned in 1973, which would begin the era of Colonnade styling that would last through 1977. This would include the Oldsmobile Cutlass. These cars weren’t quite as popular as the generation before… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nomad Alternative: 1956 Pontiac Safari
Most car people remember the 1955-57 Chevy Nomad, a sporty 2-door station wagon that is in demand today due in part to low production. But not as many recall that Pontiac had its version of the same wagon called… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Modern Muscle: 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
UPDATE 11/16/2020 – We just heard from the dealer, this Cobra sold to a Barn Finds Reader! If you are the lucky new owner, please contact us. FROM 11/10/2020 – If you’ve worked hard for your money, that seems… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Fuel-Injected 1961 Chevrolet Corvette XP-700
Bill Mitchell served as GM’s VP of Design for the better part of two decades, and his passion for the Corvette led to a customized 1958 Corvette called the XP-700. After Mitchell drove the car for about a year,… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
True Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevy Impala is not an uncommon sight on Barn Finds. However, most of them are Super Sports or at least equipped with V-8 power. This one is an exception, coming with the base 250 cubic-inch Turbo Thrift Inline-6… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Silver Bullet? 1984 Pop Top Can Car
Back in the 1980s, a marketing company came up with a promotional car that looked like a beer can. It was largely a Volkswagen under the skin and used at a minimum by Budweiser and Stroh’s for a time…. more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restore Or Rat Rod? 1940 GMC AC150 Pickup
The person who buys this 1940 GMC AC150 Pickup will undoubtedly have a vision in their head for this vehicle. The question remains whether that vision is for a faithful restoration or whether they would use it as the… more»
Nov 10, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
54K Mile Rust-Free 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
Unlike me, the seller of this beautiful 1977 Pontiac Bonneville says that it has no knocks, ticks, or squeaks. The sixth-generation Bonneville, as with other cars from that era, has been a favorite subject of scorn lately but this… more»
Nov 9, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1989 Dodge Power Ram W350 With 171 Genuine Miles!
By 1989, Dodge’s D/W truck range was showing its age. After all, it could trace its roots back to the 1970s. A boost was needed, so the decision was made to add a diesel engine to the range. This… more»
