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»
American Classic Cars
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Summer Drives Only: 1981 Avanti II
When it comes to Avantis, the multiple chains of ownership and different styling that appeared over the years forces enthusiasts to think long and hard about which iteration they want to park in their garage. The earliest models, built… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked In 1985: 1964½ Ford Mustang
The owner of this 1964½ Ford Mustang inherited the car when his parents passed away, and has now decided to part with it. His parents drove it regularly until it was parked in a barn in 1985, and it… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 60 Comments
455 Equipped: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am has its loyal band of followers, and I’m sure that there are plenty of them who would look at this 1976 model, and couldn’t help but be impressed. It is a strikingly clean and tidy… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
36k Original Miles: 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Simultaneously being a contender for the pinnacle of practicality while also being nearly 180° from the mainstream is no easy feat. I’ll argue here we have one example that may lay claim to that title. This 1980 AMC Pacer… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Supercharged 454: 1973 Chevrolet K20 Pickup
There is a lot more to this 1973 Chevrolet K20 Pickup than stunning good looks. It would seem that someone wanted this vehicle to possess the power to match the looks. They have therefore taken a Big-Block V8, and… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stored For 31 Years: 1976 Dodge Colt Wagon
Looking literally like a captive instead of just a captive import, this 1976 Dodge Colt wagon is a barn find according to the seller. It has been parked since 1989 and that 31 years of being out of the… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Rare A/C Equipped: 1965 Pontiac GTO
The seller tells us that this GTO is rare due to its air conditioning option. I don’t know if an A/C equipped 1965 Pontiac GTO is rare or not. I do know it was an expensive option at 13.5%… more»
Jul 3, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Desert Survivor: 1973 AMC Hornet
As one of a handful of somewhat unusual designs for AMC, this 1973 AMC Hornet is more on the normal side than some of their other offerings. It’s certainly less of an eye-popper than a Pacer or Gremlin, or… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1 of 3,052 in Yellow: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The seller notes this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 represents a great opportunity to own the car you wish you had in high school, and to his credit, I consider this one of the most powerful antidotes for bidding recklessly… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rusty Ranch Hand – 1970 Ford Bronco U15
Long before trucks had Tow/Hall Mode, Adaptive Cruise Control, or even heated seats, Ford’s first-generation Bronco answered the call for a reasonably compact and rugged vehicle capable of traversing rough terrain in all sorts of weather. As a sort-of… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Top Flight Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet C-10 CST
Chevrolet & GMC pickup trucks from 1967 to 1972 are a hot commodity right now but this 1970 Chevrolet C-10 may be the finest one encountered in some time. Best of all, it’s not a duded-up, Arizona auction, restomod… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Frequently early C1 Corvettes are found in either perfectly restored, trailer-queen condition or in a disintegrating pile where the fiberglass ruins would seem more appropriate for making recycled fishing poles. Not so with this 1956 example, it’s nicely optioned,… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
62k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
We have seen quite a few examples of the Buick Grand National over the years here at Barn Finds. Their condition has ranged from the pristine, through to cars that are one step removed from the crusher. This 1987… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Project or Parts? 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
The owner of this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe is pretty candid about its condition. He states that it represents an ambitious restoration project, but that it could potentially be used as a parts car. The fact that it runs… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
BF Classified: 1953 Buick Special
The owner of this 1953 Buick Special describes it as a great survivor. When you look at its overall condition, it would seem that this is a fair description. The next owner might choose to treat the vehicle to… more»
