The Skylark nameplate was all over Buick products from the early 1950s until the end of the century. For the seventh and final generation (1992 to 1998), it was a compact car with front wheel drive and Oldsmobile or… more»
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Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Fresh 400 V8! Final Year 1974 Pontiac GTO
After a wildly successful start in the mid-1960s, the leader of the muscle car movement – the Pontiac GTO – came to the end of the line in 1974. Sales peaked in 1966 (reaching nearly 100,000 units), yet demand… more»
Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ And Two Spares To Boot!
When gas was 36 cents a gallon, as it was in 1972, this Pontiac Grand Prix SJ might have made more sense, even at the inflation-adjusted equivalent of $2.56 a gallon today. But with dinosaur juice nearing five bucks… more»
Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Diesel Pickup: 1983 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s version of a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on a car platform rather than that of a truck. It was on the market for the longest of the two primary competitors (the other… more»
Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron
Straight from the Malaise Era, decked in period-perfect cream and brown hues, we have this 1978 Chrysler LeBaron sedan, a proverbial “driven only on Sundays,” low mileage example. It is advertised here on craigslist for $5400, with a trade… more»
Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Easy Resto: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Sometimes the story behind a classic can be as interesting as the car itself. Take this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. The first owner followed an unusual path when purchasing the vehicle, and the rest of… more»
Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 Chevrolet G20 Shorty Van
Van culture reached its zenith in the 1970s, and those of us who lived through that period can remember some pretty wild creations. From dazzling paint to airbrushed murals and outrageous interior appointments, these vehicles were a veritable home-away-from-home… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last Of The Big Ones: 1978 Ford LTD Wagon
Today’s station wagon find, courtesy of Lothar, is a bit of a different twist in that it’s a full-size Ford, but it is not slathered in faux wood paneling. It’s also of a vintage that isn’t featured here often…. more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
All-Original 1984 AMC Eagle Sedan
Armchair automotive historians are endlessly fascinated by “what-if” scenarios regarding independents, especially Packard, Studebaker, and American Motors. The brand from Kenosha clearly had the best shot; after all, it kept the lights on decades after the others. AMC tended… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Almost Turnkey: 1991 Ford Mustang GT
There’s a big difference between buying a total project and buying a car that just needs buttoning up. The latter is a great place to start, as you may get away with not paying top dollar but still get… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dennis Carpenter Owned: 1951 Mercury Monterey Convertible
Cars owned by famous people have appeared on Barn Finds before. However, fame and notoriety aren’t limited to household names. Some folks are, or were, celebrities in their little corner of the world. Dennis Carpenter is a name that… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Cadillac Allanté
Downsizing a collection is never an easy choice, but is one made by the owner of this 1988 Cadillac Allanté. This rare classic has suffered minor accident damage but is otherwise complete and begging for someone to return it… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Last Year 2nd Gen: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
The second-generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed an impressive 12-year run. During that time, it’s best remembered for Burt Reynold’s black Trans Am in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. Things came to an end in 1981 with an… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Yard Finds: 1972 Plymouth And 1968 Cadillac
Usually when we see a pair of cars for sale in the same listing, they have something in common. Such as a running 1965 Ford Mustang with a 1966 parts car. In this case, they appear to have nothing… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Buick Riviera
There is something undeniably sad about seeing a classic left for years exposed to the elements, leading many enthusiasts to ponder what the future might hold for such vehicles. This 1967 Buick Riviera demonstrates that graphically. It ran when… more»
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Mopar: 1955 Plymouth Plaza Business Coupe
The Plymouth Plaza is one of those Mopars that doesn’t come up in auto conversations as often as many of the others, as it went out of production in 1958 and was manufactured for only a handful of years… more»
