I don’t know if I remember seeing so many Pintos being for sale twenty years ago as we have seen recently, or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention. This 1972 Ford Pinto has a few things going for it,… more»
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Aug 3, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Wagons Ho! 1965 Chevrolet Impala
In 1965, the Chevy Impala, which had been redesigned, set an industry sales record that hasn’t been beaten since more than one million units sold in the U.S. Apparently more and more people were “seeing the USA in a… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Nice Price Survivor! 1968 Mercury Monterey
Normally, I wouldn’t bat an eyeball at a Mercury Monterey but as soon as I glimpsed this example, I remembered an almost identical version that my father owned between 1968 and 1972. Other than the color, his was white,… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Birds of a Feather: Pair of 1950s Ford Thunderbirds
You know the expression, “birds of a feather flock together?” Well, in this case, it applies to a pair of Ford T-Birds, likely a 1957 and a 1956. From the first generation of the iconic Fordmobiles, these two looked… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One-Owner Beauty: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird (1970-81) was highly successful, as General Motors sold nearly 1.2 million copies. Its popularity certainly got help from the entertainment industry, where the Firebird was prominently featured in Smokey & The Bandit… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Original Wood: 1950 Ford Woody Station Wagon
Spotless station wagons are a “must-have” in the classic scene today. Therefore, finding one like this 1950 Ford Woody is quite a treat. What makes this vehicle truly impressive is the fact that all of its timber is original…. more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Easy Restoration? 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
The Vega was not one of the most exciting vehicles that Chevrolet ever produced. The company recognized some of its deficiencies, so it attempted to inject some excitement by releasing the Vega Cosworth. This version was built in strictly… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original 1955 Ford Courier National Ambulette
Old emergency vehicles are a bit of a niche market as far as classic vehicles go, but everyone can appreciate an old ambulance like this ’55 Ford Courier sedan-delivery that was coachbuilt by National back in the day. It… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mini Moparino: 1984 Dodge Rampage
In the early 1980s, Chrysler execs apparently decided they wanted to emulate the Chevrolet El Camino, but in a smaller package. And just like that, the Dodge Rampage was born as a subcompact utility vehicle which ran for three… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1971 Dodge Demon Sizzler Project
In 1970, Plymouth rolled out a fastback version of its Valiant compact to add some pizzazz to its line-up. Named the Duster, it was similar in concept to the Ford Maverick, which had come out the year before. And… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Of 478? 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T
If you’ll excuse my youth, I’d like to speculate – I wasn’t yet alive in 1979, but there’s a few things I picture to be “automotive” cool from then, including T-tops and window louvers. This 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express Project
We’ve seen more than a few examples of the 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express over the years here at Barn Finds. However, this particular vehicle must rate as one of the saddest that has crossed our desks. It is… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
2,882 Miles? 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
A Chevrolet Cosworth Vega that isn’t black! It’s the little things in life for me but I never see a Cosworth Vega that isn’t black. They were all painted black in their debut year of 1975 but this 1976… more»
Aug 1, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old School Speed: 1922 Ford Model T Speedster
Yes, it’s a Ford Model T and no, it’s not black. It’s a sharp-looking 1922 “Speedster”. It just makes you want to grab your goggles, hang on to your hat and step on it! And think of it, it’s… more»
Aug 1, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Not Quite A GTO: 1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Here we go with round two. Yesterday, I stated, “When it looks like a GTO and has those great lines, but it’s not, it’s probably a Pontiac LeMans, the more civilian version of Pontiac’s go-to muscle car” while examining… more»
Aug 1, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Low-Mile Mystic: 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra
When the fourth-generation Mustang debuted in 1994 it was generally well-received in the car community. The previous generation had a long run from ’79 until ’93 and most buyers were probably ready for a change. Mustang Purists were somewhat… more»
