American Classic Cars

No Reserve 1968 Ford Bronco 4×4

We see our share of First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, and this is for a fundamental reason: These classics are extraordinarily desirable and popular. This 1968 example demonstrates that fact courtesy of the intense bidding since the… more»

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Barn Find

To help turn around lagging sales, Ford gave its Mustang pony car a new performance edition in 1969, the Mach 1. Though the seller doesn’t identify this project car as being a Mach 1 (25% of sales in 1969),… more»

38 Years In the Shed: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet downsized its full-size cars in 1977 as a move toward less weight and better fuel economy. Its mid-sized machines followed in 1978, including Chevy’s successful personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo. The irony was that the bigger ’77… more»

Overhead Cam Six: 1966 Pontiac Tempest Wagon

From 1964 to 1970, the Tempest was Pontiac’s entry-level car in the mid-size market. The base Tempest offered a no-frills approach to transportation but had an unusual base engine (beginning in 1966): the 230 cubic inch overhead camshaft inline-6…. more»

BF Auction: 1990 Jeep Wrangler

UPDATE – The seller has added a driving video as well as underside photos. Winter is fast approaching, which is a time when many people will park their classics in their garages until the sun shines once again. However,… more»

57k-Mile Woody Wagon: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

A phenomenon called the minivan took the world by storm back in 1984, and it’s hard to believe that time period in automotive history has been almost four decades ago now.  These became so popular that it didn’t take… more»

Fresh Crate 350: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth

Chevrolet’s Vega Cosworth should have been a raging success. It brought Formula One engineering experience to the table as Chevrolet tried to add excitement to a vehicle many considered little more than a motorized shopping trolley. However, the result… more»

Like New: 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout D/L Wagon

AMC’s decision to introduce the Sportabout as the Station Wagon variant of its Hornet range in 1971 proved an inspired choice. The company scored an immediate hit, with the Sportabout accounting for nearly 70% of total Hornet sales in… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special

Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging. The market is awash with muscle and pony cars, but finding something suitable for those with luxury leanings can be a seemingly endless battle. That situation could change courtesy of this… more»

Original Paint: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan

Owning a pristine classic is an attractive idea that some find irresistible. However, this 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan isn’t pristine. It is a genuine survivor that wears that badge proudly. It is rock-solid and has never undergone any restoration… more»

1986 Oldsmobile 442 With 3,053 Original Miles!

We see some amazing classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1986 Oldsmobile 442 deserves special attention. It is an immaculate and fully loaded survivor. However, its ace is that it has a genuine 3,053 miles showing… more»

4-Speed And New Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT

If you weren’t a Ford guy, you might warm up to the Blue Oval with this 1968 Ford Torino GT convertible. This one’s a real looker, has been owned by the same person for the last twenty-five years, and… more»

Upgraded “Survivor”: 1926 Ford Model T Ford Touring

Die-hard car enthusiasts occasionally travel back in time. This happened to me. I was minding my own business dinking around with ’60s and ’70s cars that I grew up with, when all of a sudden, I fell in love… more»

25k Original Miles: 1938 Ford Coupe

Buying an older classic with a known ownership history can sometimes be challenging, but that is the opportunity offered by this 1938 Ford Coupe. It is a well-preserved survivor ready to be enjoyed by a new owner, and its… more»

What Year Is This Chevrolet Corvair Estate Auction Car?

One thing we can count on here at Barn Finds is the incredible depth of knowledge of our readers.  Much like CIA photo analysts clustered around an image patiently digging for clues, our readers can correctly identify every possible… more»

J-2 Triple Carburetors! 1957 Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile is a sorely missed marque! They were innovators and brought us the Hydramatic automatic transmission in ’40, and then the overhead valve V8 engine in 1949. They straddled both the near-luxury echelon while incorporating style and performance. Today’s… more»

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