We all know how hard it is to keep an old car in running condition. Often, when age and infirmity set in, such vehicles are put in the back of the garage or barn in hopes that the tide… more»
American Classic Cars
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Original and Rare: 1964 Dodge 440 Station Wagon
Because I grew up in the 1960’s, I’ll always be sentimental about station wagons. They were a common site in many driveways and car ports across America. But they usually led a pretty hard life and many weren’t around… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Almost Rust-Free: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
The much-maligned General Motors H-Body experiment ground to a halt after the 1980 model year, and I think few would disagree that the last cars were better than the first. No, cars like the Chevy Monza and Pontiac Sunbird… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Make Your Own Motor Home: 1949 Flxible Clipper
Believe it or not, our country was once filled with folks who traveled by bus. Buses and passenger trains hauled folks from city to city, whether in-state or across the country. Before Trailways and Greyhound dominated the market, numerous… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Dusty Driver? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We’ve seen a few classics over the years at Barn Finds where an owner has an unusual approach, but I quite like the one taken by the seller with this 1979 Camaro Z28. They state that the Z28 is… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
440 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The Dodge Charger got off to a modest start in 1966, a cross between a personal luxury car and a performance machine. Demand didn’t take off until Chrysler’s B-body intermediates were redesigned in 1968, and the ’68 Charger ended… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original 455: No Reserve 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Few classics can be all things to all people, but this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix offers an excellent compromise for those wishing to combine luxury with performance. From its welcome range of interior options to its range-topping 455ci V8,… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Owner 21 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The Boss 302 was a special edition of the popular Ford Mustang and was produced for only two years (1969 and 1970). With its own version of a 302 cubic inch V8, the Boss was the Mustang’s gateway into… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
43K-Mile V10: 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie SLT
Rolling in hard and fast with the deepest, strongest 3/4-ton frame of any American pickup of the era, Dodge’s newly-designed Ram pickups were somewhat revolutionary at the time. That new truck also used front coil springs on 4×4 pickups,… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Parked In A Field Since 2006: 1973 Buick Riviera
Looking almost like a 1940s film noir closeup of an actress, with the cloudy sheen on the lens or whatever is going on here, this 1973 Buick Riviera looks like a fun project despite the less-than-perfect photos. The seller… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
364 V8 Survivor: 1958 Buick Special Riviera
The 1958 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. The economy was in a downturn and that stymied car sales. From some 700,000 units sold in 1955, Buick could barely muster 242,000 vehicles in… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
‘Cuda 383 V8 Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
It’s widely accepted that the Ford Mustang started the hot “pony car” market in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda got there first – 17 days earlier. The Barracuda never saw the sales potential of the Mustang but came closer… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
61k Miles and No Rust: 1986 Buick Somerset T-Type
Imagine that Car Jeopardy! was a game show and you entered “Final Jeopardy” in a dead heat with your two competitors. The clue was this: This car, sold by a manufacturer based in Flint, Michigan, wore three separate nameplates in four… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Light Patina: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
As Studebaker struggled to remain relevant in the late 1950s, its finances forced a rationalization of the Hawk flock. Coming into 1957, the four models – Sky, Flight, Power and Golden – were reduced to just two. The Silver… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Time Capsule: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Many enthusiasts agree that certain words, phrases, and terms are overused in the classic world. “Patina” is often mentioned, while “ran when parked” will often produce grinding teeth. “Time capsule” also springs to mind, although there are times when… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Modified 383 V8 Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro sales bounced back to nearly 100,000 units in 1973 after an abysmal 1972 showing. That upward motion may have been helped by the addition of the fancier Type LT model which replaced the Super Sport. The seller’s… more»
