UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the back seat. You can find them in the gallery below. “Show car” and “1st place trophy-winner” is how the seller describes this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Custom Convertible. I would throw… more»
American Classic Cars
Aug 22, 2024 • Auctions • 22 Comments
BF Auction: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
We see some wonderful classics at Barn Finds, but a few stand apart from the rest. These are the types of cars that require you to scrutinize every photo to fully appreciate the depth of the “wow” factor they… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Beneath the boxes, bags, and egg crates sits an all-original 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS with a mere 80,000 miles on the ticker. Sadly, this is one of those cases where the original owner got sick and could no… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team has produced some impressive performance vehicles over the years. The Mustang SVT Cobra was one of their first products, and they took the already fun Mustang and seriously stepped it up a notch. This 1997… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Turned Daily Driver: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
Back when GM was really rolling, Michigan had GM towns. Every town was a Chevy town, but Pontiac was a Pontiac town, Flint was “Buick City,” and Lansing was the home of Oldsmobile. That time has generally passed, but… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica Turbo
Cars from the 1980s still represent an affordable entry point into the classic ownership experience, a point that is perfectly demonstrated by this 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica Turbo. It presents well as a one-owner survivor, while its interior is… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
23k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Low-mile survivors are not a new phenomenon at Barn Finds, and some show greater promise than others. Barn Finder Ed spotted this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V as a perfect example of that trend. It presents exceptionally well for… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Woodie Project: 1949 Ford Custom Wagon
The heyday of the wood-bodied station wagons was the late 1930s and early 1940s. Ford specifically had gone all in by having its own acreage to provide wood for their wares. As the 1940s moved into the 1950s the… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dealer Accessorized: 1979 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
New car dealerships make a profit on sales, but will always look at means to maximize their income. One great source of cash is the accessories market. These can be genuine components, or a dealer may have a source… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1 of 324: 1967 Ford Mustang Pacesetter
The Ford Mustang still owned the pony car market in 1967. But Chevrolet’s Camaro came onboard that year and landed a coup when it was named to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500. Not to be outdone, Ford… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Of Only 1,500! 1960 Imperial Custom
The seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom two-door hardtop, or a “Southampton” as the hardtop was known, claims rarity with only 1,500 copies produced. My research reveals 1,498 so I’d say we’re good to go! Also claimed is a… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Low-Mileage Survivor: 1995 Ford Escort GT
If one could distill 1995 into one photograph, this might be it. OK, that’s not quite right, but a Deep Iris Metallic Escort is definitely of a time and place. This one has a mere 78,680 miles, so here’s… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked in ’91! 1971 Pontiac Le Mans Sport
Once the “pride and joy” of its female owner, this 1971 Pontiac Le Mans Sport Hardtop Coupe in State Road, North Carolina rested “under trees” for 33 years. Now the lost-title LeMans comes to market after its rescuer revived… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Chevy Envy: 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible With 89,970 Miles
It’s possible that the downfall of the Alfred Sloan hierarchy of brands really took hold in the 1970s. Look at this Caprice Classic – it could easily be mistaken for a 1974 Cadillac if you didn’t know much about… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored for 30 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro was in its 9th year in 1978. Styling got a big refresh as the cow-catcher bumpers fore and art were now covered with body-colored urethane, which looked sleeker. Sales were solid that… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
When the Dodge Challenger made its debut as a 1970 model, not only was there a great lineup of engines to choose from, but also a wide variety of attractive colors. For those who wanted to stand out from… more»
