What a world it was back in 1989. Today, Ford makes one solitary traditional car, the Mustang. Back then, it introduced a second sporty car to compete with the likes of the Toyota Celica and Honda Prelude. Between the… more»
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Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner Project: 1965 Ford Mustang 23k Miles
The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the 1960s. From the Spring of 1964 through the end of the 1966 model year, nearly 1.3 million copies left the assembly line. Early examples are considered by many to be… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Survivor? 1919 Dodge Model 30 Touring Sedan
Dodge Brothers Company was founded in 1900 by Horace and John Dodge. It was originally a parts supplier to other car makers, but in 1914, it made the Model 30-35. With more horsepower and a simpler, stouter transmission than… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big Bad Blue: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout
You might be wondering what’s Big and Bad about this 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout (“Sportabout” was AMC Marketing’s attempt at making a wagon not seem so stodgy) although the blue is obvious! It turns out this paint color was… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
4-Speed Manual! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo joined the Chevrolet line-up in 1970, the latest entry in the “personal luxury car” segment. It borrowed its platform from the Pontiac Grand Prix and shared a few styling cues with the mid-size Chevelle Malibu. Because… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1 of 1 Custom: 1958 Edsel Ranger Sedan Delivery
The Edsel is widely considered one of the biggest failures of the automotive industry, costing Ford more than $250 million in losses in 1958-60 dollars. Their quirky styling takes part of the blame, but the lack of a market… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Flared 4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Sadly, age seems to be one of the equalizers for the human race, and that’s particularly true for older Corvette owners when the time arrives that drivers can no longer comfortably enter or exit their ride. We hear that… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ready To Roll: 1971 Ford Torino 500 Station Wagon
Mag wheels on station wagons may be the start of a new trend! The other day, we shared a 1977 Buick Century with a set of mags, and now we have this high and dry 1971 Torino with 14-inch… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
26k Genuine Miles: Stunning 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Many enthusiasts spend their lives on the seemingly unending quest to locate the perfect classic, and some eventually strike gold courtesy of dogged persistence. If a 1960s muscle car has been your focus, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
350 V8 Restomod: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet sold a bundle of automobiles from 1955 to 1957, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives”. Besides all-new styling, the cars had the first V8 engine offered by Chevrolet since 1918. The Bel Air was the upscale model and… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 80 Comments
Low Reserve! 1970 Dodge Charger
We’ve seen some pretty sad and sorry classics over the years at Barn Finds, but the sight of this 1970 Dodge Charger is almost enough to make the toughest enthusiast weep. To say that it has fallen on hard… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rebuilt S-Code V8: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The popular Mustang pony car got its first facelift in 1967 but continued to be what a Mustang should be (long hood, short deck). The big news was an enlarged engine compartment that could now be populated with big-block… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
True Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental
The 1940/1941 Lincoln Continental was hailed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright as the most beautiful car ever. Whether or not you agree, early Continentals have long been heralded for their styling, even if the beauty of the 1942-1948… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
4×4 Survivor: 1987 Dodge Ramcharger AW-100
Looking like an official vehicle for a state park or similar agency, this 1987 Dodge Ramcharger AW-100 appears solid and clean, other than a few small dings or wrinkles on the sides. I wish I only had a few… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Restore Or Parts? 1979 Dodge Magnum XE
There’s no confusing Dodge’s first Magnum with the one that came next, this one was based on the B-platform that gave us the Cordoba, Charger, Monaco, Fury, and Chrysler 300. The next Magnum would be the muscular wagon that… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Top Of The Line: 1949 Cadillac Imperial Sedan Limo
When you hear the name “Imperial”, you probably think of ChryCo’s Imperial, a trim level that morphed into its own brand starting in 1955. But before that time, and dating to the 1930s, Cadillac used the “Imperial” designation on… more»
