No high-schooler in the ’70s or ’80s ran body colored steel wheels with factory low-budget “dog dish” hubcaps like this 1970 Chevrolet Nova. That was like advertising you borrowed your Mom’s car for a night of striking out. Today,… more»
American Classic Cars
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Stored 50 Years: 1957 Powell Sport Wagon
Looking somewhat like a kit car, or truck, Powell made two interesting four-wheeled vehicles in the 1950s that used 1940s chassis and drivetrain technology. It isn’t hard to wonder why that formula didn’t work in the long run, but… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air No Post, Sport Coupe, is ideal for enthusiasts seeking a build where the hard work is done. It has been stored in a Southern Californian garage, awaiting the day when it returns to its… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Luxurious Pink Driver: 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
When the cycle comes around for my wife and I to buy a new car, I always focus on a decent price, a salesperson who’s easy to talk to, finding one with just the right equipment, and maximizing our… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
ASC Conversion: 1989 Ford Mustang McLaren Convertible
The ASC McLaren Ford Mustang convertible is already a rarity these days, as it was produced in limited numbers when new. However, you can split a few key hairs to make it even more obscure if you look towards… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nearly New! 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
Have you ever purchased a new or nearly-new car and socked it away, driving it so sparingly that it accumulated only a few thousand or even hundreds of miles in years? This Pontiac Fiero GT is just such a… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Custom Pickup: 1975 Cadillac Calais
One of the greatest challenges when writing for Barn Finds is resisting the urge to park many of the featured vehicles in our garages. Regular readers know my preference for originality, but there is something about this 1975 Cadillac… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Choosing to part with a beloved classic is never easy. However, when the vehicle has clocked forty-five years of active service and you have been its custodian since Day One, the stakes are raised to a far higher level…. more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Fiberfab Banshee
We’re no strangers to unfinished projects at Barn Finds, with some showing greater promise than others. However, when it is a kit car, opinions can be divided. This 1965 Fiberfab Banshee is a perfect example of the breed. The… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1964 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Wagon 283 V8
Those who know me know that I like to try to nail down a vehicle’s factory color, something that most likely doesn’t matter to most people. I don’t sit around all day wearing an ascot and velvet smoking jacket… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap 1974 Buick Century Regal Colonnade
Buick made the Colonnade Century line for only a handful of model years, 1973 through 1977. They’re such an “iconic” design that it’s hard to believe they’ve been out of production for almost five decades now. The seller of… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Survivor Edition: 1988 Pontiac Bonneville
OK, this 1988 Pontiac Bonneville SE (or Bo-Nev-O-Lee as it was often pronounced in the D.C. area back in the ’80s) is a rather un-barn findy kind of car – in other words maybe not you would expect to… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
31K-Mile Barn Find: 1954 Ford F-250
This 1954 Ford F-250 is said to have been with the same family since they bought it new. They say that was 69 years ago so I’m assuming the current owner has purchased it within the last year, since… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
For the 1968 model, the Chevrolet El Camino got a fresh new look, which included a slight stretch in length from the previous year. The Chevy also grew in its cool-factor potential as well, as ’68 was the first… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Triple-Black Survivor: 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
I am typically not a huge fan of cars wearing Black paint, but when an owner selects Triple-Black with sparkling chrome, classics of that type are often irresistible. This 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is a perfect example of that… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A Real GS? 1969 Buick Riviera
The 1969 model was one of the best-selling Rivieras of all time; it wasn’t until 1984 that its production total of 52,872 was broken. Of that total, about 10 percent had the GS Handling Option, and this appears to… more»
