If I had a dollar for every car manufacturer across the globe that has collapsed in the last 100-years or so, I wouldn’t be a rich man. However, I would have a reasonable deposit for something desirable that I… more»
American Classic Cars
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
’70s Style Barn Find! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Holy high school bodyshop, Batman! This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro coupe in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania flies its ’70s flag high, with flared fenders and a tail wing mural that’s either a ghostly cemetery or the skyline of New York (?) or… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Carport Find: 1963 Buick Riviera
Although one could argue that the Pontiac Grand Prix had this honor, the Buick Riviera was General Motors’ first personal luxury car. The design for 1963 was from the ground up and pioneered the GM E- platform. The Riviera… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
One of the most popular cars we see here on Barn Finds is the Plymouth Duster, and especially the Duster 340. And why not? They were attractive, inexpensive and reliable cars when new. And if you play your cards… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Arizona Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
With a new model waiting in the wings set for introduction in 1963, buyers would have been forgiven for not handing over their cash for the 1962 Corvette. This couldn’t have been further from the truth. The 1962 model… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Marine Find: 1958 Whirlwind Wooden Runabout
Sometimes we use one, not necessarily related, noun to describe another. For example, “That V8, two-seater, something or other, pulls like a freight train”. Or, “Any way you cut it, that 74 Mercury Grand Marquis is a boat“. And… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
S-Code Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
The classic car scene is an interesting one. It throws us a situation where a rare car might not be particularly desirable, while a desirable car might not necessarily be rare. The 1st Generation Mustang is a perfect example… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fix or Junk? 1966 Ford F100 Truck
The Ford F-series of pick-up trucks have been hugely successful over the years, including the smallest version, the F-100, which was built between 1948-83. They were great workhorses that attract collector attention today. This 1966 F-100 has had more… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Supercharged SUV: 1998 Ford Explorer Saleen XP8
While many of us around these parts have no love for the SUV given its predominance today over cars with fewer doors, reduced ride heights, and manual transmissions, we can generally all agree that more horsepower = good. That’s… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
7,800 Original Miles! 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1987 marked the final year for the classic G-body sedan in rear-wheel drive form, and this 1987 Cutlass Supreme is described as a low-mileage survivor that will take you back in time should you have an interest in time… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cheap Z28: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
This 1986 Camaro IROC-Z is a cheap classic that could be a blank canvas for the right person. It will need a lot of work before it moves under its own power once again. However, it isn’t often that… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Mystery Machine: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Monza GT
In the Corvette world, the name Ralph Eckler is legendary. For custom enthusiasts, he was considered to be a guru and was able to produce some remarkable vehicles thanks to his fiberglass skills, knowledge, and his eye for detail…. more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Indy Pace Car: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Since 1911, a special car has paced the field at the Indianapolis 500. On nine occasions, that honor has gone to the Chevy Camaro. The Camaro Z28 was again selected for these duties in 1993 and – as a… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mustang Forerunner: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint
Ford got into the compact car business in 1960 and they were solid – but uninspiring – cars until the middle of the 1963 season. That’s when Ford introduced the Falcon Sprint, which would be the first Falcon with… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nailhead V8: 1956 Buick Special
The Special was often the entry-level Buick and built on a variety of platforms over the years. The name first appeared in 1936 and disappeared for good after 1996. The Special was the best-selling line of Buicks in 1956,… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Non-Letter Find: 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of cars in the 1950s and 1960s were iconic, known for their blend of performance and luxury rolled into one package. For a time – 1961 through 1965 – Chrysler offered both letter and… more»
