On this fine July 4th weekend, you might be wishing you owned a boat this year in the era of social distancing and shuttered social venues. Finding ways to celebrate without violating a rule of some sorts requires some… more»
American Classic Cars
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
All Original: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
We see more than a few Pontiac Trans Ams here at Barn Finds, but far fewer examples of the Firebird Formula. There is probably an excellent reason for this. The simple fact is that the Trans Am managed to… more»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Brand New National Lampoons Family Truckster!
If you’re like me, the 1983 classic National Lampoon’s Vacation starring Chevy Chase is a must-watch whenever it is on television. With the most popular in the “Vacation” series probably being Christmas Vacation, the first movie is a cult classic… more»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Premier Condition! 1979 Plymouth Volare Wagon
Station wagons are a hot topic right now. Two weeks ago we covered this 1968 Caprice wagon and we received 38 comments from our readers. Many recall growing up and riding in the third, rear-facing seat, or had other… more»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Shorty Van! 1955 Fageol by Twin Coach
If you’ve been looking for a really unique delivery vehicle or business advertisement, this van might be a winner. It is from 1955 and was produced by the Twin Coach company of Kent, Ohio. It can be found for sale… more»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Blue Plate 1984 Minnie Winnie
When a seller calls their vehicle a “diamond in the rough”, there’s a few different conditions that can apply. As far what constitutes rough, it could be the cosmetics, or the location where it’s been sitting. Or, in the… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low-Mile Special Edition: 1979 GMC Royal Sierra
Of all the square-body GM trucks out there (and there are many), few hold the moniker “Royal”. GM made multiple special-edition trucks in those days, and this example is up for bids right now, here on eBay, out of… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Clean And Stock: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
This gorgeous turbocharged Ford Mustang SVO is a desirable later production model, fitted with the flush headlights and a more powerful 2.3L four-cylinder engine. Despite having higher mileage of almost 70,000, it still presents quite well and the seller… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rough R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti 4-Speed
This is definitely a car we don’t see pop up for sale in project-grade condition every day, and it fits the description perfectly of diamond in the rough. It’s a desirable 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2, equipped with the rare… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored Since 1973! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door
Who wouldn’t love to find a 1955 Chevrolet in a barn! But what if it had (gasp!) 4-doors? Well, if this was my project, I’d be thrilled with it. Even with “two extra doors” this car appears to be… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Dream Find! 1-Owner 1972 Pontiac Trans Am
Imagine the scene: you peer into the garage and see this beautiful Poncho for the first time, sitting in the climate-controlled spot it has lived in since 1976. That moment could be yours if you follow up on this… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 36 Comments
4K Mile Time Capsule! 1952 Dodge Wayfarer
Americans were antsy to hit the open road in the years following World War II. Cars like this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer gave us hope that better times were ahead, even the name referred to traveling. This one has an… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ready To Roll! 1949 International KB-2 Pickup
When we think of post-war pickups, the big names usually come to mind first. Ford, Chevy, Dodge…but International doesn’t usually roll off the tongue. This running, driving example is up for sale here on eBay out of Richmond, Minnesota…. more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rebuilt 390 Engine: 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT
This is a different opportunity, it’s more like “Buy this 390 CI V8 engine and we’ll throw in the ’66 Mercury Cyclone GT.” There’s no description of the car other than “Complete car, needs restoration call for info…” But… more»
Jul 4, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Chopped and Rolled: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette Project
C4 Corvettes are a dime a dozen, but how many are offered with a custom chopped top? OK, this is about as far away from custom as you can get, as it’s merely the case of a bored previous… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
18k-Mile Prototype? 1986 Mercury ASC McLaren Capri
From 1984 to 1986, Mercury worked with American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) to create the only convertible variant of the Capri muscle car – the ASC McLaren Capri. While not all of these limited-production variants were convertibles, this 1986 Mercury… more»
