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»
American Classic Cars
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 • 28 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»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 1,817 Four-Speeds: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is listed on eBay and is currently bid to $21,600. It is listed at a reserve for a good reason by the seller, Restore a Muscle Car in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is a 66k… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: 1948 Willys CJ-2A
UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Willys, but now with a lower reserve! A previous owner wished to pay a fitting tribute to his uncle, converting this 1948 Willys CJ-2A into a military-style vehicle for parades and displays…. more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mom’s 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe
Pontiac shifted the LeMans through several styling changes from its inception as a stand-alone model in 1963 to its final days in 1981. In its early days, the LeMans was a plain-Jane compact offered only as a two-door coupe… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rebuilt 454 V8 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the best-selling mid-size cars in 1970. And the SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars with more than 53,000 copies sold (plus nearly 9,000 sporting the SS 454 option). The… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Tubular Frame Replica: 1984 Lamborghini Countach
I’m pretty sure that every Barn Finds reader has seen a vehicle where the builder has tried to create a replica of some outrageously expensive exotic. They are typically based on pretty mundane underpinnings, meaning that the dimensions are… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
American Pickers Auction Bike: 1948 Indian Chief
Is a vehicle worth extra if it has a connection to a famous name? That is the question presented by this 1948 Indian Chief. At first glance, this legendary motorcycle skates the line between restorable and a parts bike. … more»
