Chevrolet’s entry into the sub-compact field was a troubled one over the car’s seven-year run. The Vega sold well, at least through the period following the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, but the car would be beset with well-publicized quality… more»
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Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
30k Mile Survivor! 1974 Ford Thunderbird
During the 1950s, many people viewed the Corvette and the Thunderbird as direct competitors. This was in spite of the fact that GM and Ford were targetting different customers with their two-seater offerings. By 1974 there could be no… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Unrestored S-Code: 1967 Mustang Fastback
The seller of this 1967 Ford Mustang S-code fastback describes it as “a true survivor, not a butchered Frankenstang.” It’s a welcome sight among many restomodded Mustangs. This one was sent in by Barn Finds reader, Ron, who found… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
32K Mile Survivor: 1991 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
I owned this car! Well, not exactly, mine was a ’92 with a five-speed manual transmission but it was practically the same car. OK, I didn’t actually own this subject car but it is similar enough to mine that… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Long-Parked Project! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette Stingray body looks great even with this hodgepodge of primer and mismatched wheel colors. This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette in Austin, Texas does not run, and comes to market here on eBay after “several decades” of climate-controlled storage. At… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
One Family Owned 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409!
Everyone remembers the Beach Boys song lyrics, right? “She’s real fine, my 409!” This song always comes to mind when I run across a Chevy with the big-block 409 V-8 that was available between 1961 and 1965. The seller’s… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fireball Powered: 1941 Buick Super Convertible
Here is a project that is an in-betweeny, it has had some nice mechanical improvements deployed but still needs additional refurbishment. And a big Buick convertible like this 1941 Super is always an interesting find, regardless of condition. This… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Estate Find: 1937 Cord 812 Beverly Sedan
When an automotive high-flyer comes crashing back to Planet Earth, pilot error is usually the culprit. This can take many forms, but Cord was a company that managed to do the job better than most. Today, the company is… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • Stories • 46 Comments
Cave Find! 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner
Recently a group of spelunkers were checking out what they thought was a cave in South Dakota and stumbled upon a largely complete car – a 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible! Details are few about how or when the… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Former Museum Car: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
I usually pick more oddball cars to write about, but this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T was too good to pass up. It was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who found it here on eBay in Fenton, Missouri…. more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
First Generation pony cars were renowned for two things. Firstly, they could offer potential buyers unrivaled bang for their bucks at the showroom. Secondly, as the years passed, they were also famous for dissolving rapidly in the wrong environment…. more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Power Wagon: 1981 Ford Fairmont EV Wagon
Those of you who are unfortunate enough to know me either personally or online, know that a car like this 1981 Ford Fairmont EV wagon really turns my crank, even though this one doesn’t have a crank. Or an… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1 of 6 SSP: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
Through the ’80 and ‘90s, the Ford Mustang became very popular with law enforcement and government agencies. They were commonly used as pursuit units on the interstate highway system. This 1990 Mustang SSP (Special Service Package) is one of… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Year Only: 1969 Mercury Cyclone 428 CJ
This 1969 Mercury Cyclone is a pretty special car. Not only is it 1-of-80 to wear this distinctive paint and trim combination, but the engine bay houses the original 428ci V8 that was a hallmark of the CJ, or… more»
Aug 30, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Owner: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Finding a classic car that has been owned by one person for an extended period is always reassuring. This generally means that the vehicle has been treated with a certain level of respect that has helped it to survive… more»
Aug 30, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
427 4-Speed! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS is the version that many say Chevrolet should have built. In a sense, they did via high-performance dealerships like Don Yenko from Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania but a 1967 Camaro, equipped this way, didn’t roll off… more»
