Some classics exude an air of elegance that is almost timeless. Others are far less subtle and are guaranteed to draw crowds and comments wherever they go. This 1956 Dodge Coronet fits neatly into the second category, and it… more»
American Classic Cars
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Air Cooled Project Car: 1929 Franklin Model 130 Sedan
Part of the fun of studying automotive history is finding an instance of a company implementing a different idea. While everyone else was using liquid cooling, Franklin Automobile Company stubbornly clung to the idea that air cooling was the… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Running Pickup Project: 1957 Dodge Sweptside
The “Forward Look” was not just reserved for automobiles – the half-ton Dodge Sweptside flaunts finned rear fenders, hooded headlamps, two-tone paint accented with chrome, and triplet tail lamps, everything a buyer could want in the era of gaudy… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Eye-Catching Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
It is no secret that Ford’s First Generation Bronco never achieved the sales success the company envisaged. However, that changed dramatically when its replacement hit showroom floors for the 1978 model year. It proved a runaway success, cementing the… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Updated 409: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake in the classic world, especially when dealing with a car like this 1962 Chevrolet Impala. Its paint shade is subtle, and the car presents as a tidy family sedan…. more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Bargain? 1966 International Scout 800 Sportop
As Hagerty’s most valuable ’66 Scout model, this Sportop appears to have been used as a plow truck. The seller says they’ve owned it 26, which I’m assuming means 26 years, and they aren’t using it anymore. This 1966… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
425 Horsepower 1962 Chevrolet Impala
The 1962 Chevrolet was the top-of-the-line model in Chevrolet’s production lineup at the time. Since its introduction, the model has continued to symbolize luxury and affluence. The car’s long body lines and nostalgic styling are iconic, and the next… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Heavy Hauling Survivor: 1951 Peterbilt Tractor
Peterbilt Motors Co. has been producing over-the-road (OTR) tractors since 1939, though its roots go back another 20+ years from a predecessor company (Fageol Motors). The name “Peterbilt” is said to be a hybrid of the founder’s name (Peterman)… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ex Police Paddy Wagon: 1959 Chevrolet Apache
If I looked in my rearview mirror today and saw this 1959 Chevrolet Apache coming up behind me, I’d instantly be intrigued and hope we’d pull up alongside each other at a red light so I could get the… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
5-Speed New Edge Convertible: 2002 Ford Mustang GT
There are truly good cars out there that remain entirely affordable and easy to live with – if you know where to look. The “New Edge” Ford Mustangs are a great example of a model generation that remains very… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Miles, One Owner! 2000 Plymouth Prowler
Let’s forget the Prowler for a second, even though this article does feature a 2000 example listed here on eBay. Instead, let’s ask a question: why does a manufacturer build a car like this? A car that wouldn’t have… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
40K-Miles: 1986 Ford Thunderbird
Nine generations into the Thunderbird run, buyers could get one of the sleekest versions to date. I didn’t say slickest so put away those torches and pitchforks as I know the early T-Birds are most likely the favorites here…. more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Shed Find: 1967 International Scout 800
Looking to compete with Jeep, International Harvester introduced the Scout in 1960 – and some iteration of it was in production for the next 20 years. They were all built in Fort Wayne, Indiana as 2-door SUVs (before they… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tough Truck- 1979 Jeep J10
As trucks have firmly cemented themselves in the classic car community, distinguishing yourself from the crowd has become increasingly difficult with the Big Three offerings. To do so, different marques and channels must be considered to find something interesting…. more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Third Owner: 1934 Pontiac Sport Coupe
We do cover quite a few cars from the early ’30s here on Barn Finds, but the usual suspects, Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth, occupy most of our written web space. But of course, there were others and today T.J…. more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
1 Of 7 Prototype Corl Ice Fishing Rigs
Whenever I wake up and spot a Barn Finds tip that’s worded something like, “Does anyone know what this thing is?”, I quickly get intrigued and jump into a mystery-solving mode even before my morning coffee pot has gotten… more»
