I was always more of a Rockford Files fan when I was watching reruns after school in the late ’80s, but I still know that this Monterey gives off some serious Hawaii Five-O vibes. While Jack Lord’s character Steve McGarrett didn’t… more»
American Classic Cars
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
4k Miles! 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Every classic that appears on our pages at Barn Finds does so because it ticks at least one box for our readers. For some, it is rarity, while others are exceptionally desirable. This 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau may… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
413 Cross-Ram: 1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop
Fins may have begun fading into history when this 1961 Chrysler 300G emerged from the factory, but it still carries the hallmarks of Virgil Exner’s iconic “forward look” styling. Exner’s philosophy defined American automotive design during the 1950s, forcing… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
15k Original Miles: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
Some classics fail to make an impact when they hit the market. Others can’t help but draw attention, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1973 Dodge Charger SE. It is an original survivor with 15,000 miles on the… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Field Find: Diamond T, Federal, International!
If you’re ready to buy a vintage truck, don’t miss this field in New Underwood, South Dakota. It’s the equivalent of a shopping mall for 40’s and 50’s commercial tractors with the occasional pickup thrown in. This Federal (maybe… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
AMC deserved greater market success than it achieved because the company produced some genuinely unique vehicles. This 1986 Eagle Wagon is a prime example. Its “Select Drive” system provides excellent traction on loose surfaces, bridging the gap between a… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two Cars = One Price: 1963 Studebaker Avanti Project
I remember going into a grocery store years ago and seeing a sales poster with a large, bold, all-caps BOGO headline. I thought it was the name of a new energy drink or something, but, duh, it was an… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
35K-Mile Time Capsule: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE
A true time capsule, this 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE has just 35,500 miles on it and has never been driven in the winter. It looks basically like a brand-new car from what we see in the photos. It may… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust-Free Bargain? 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Coming in about an inch and a half shorter than a new Chevy Suburban, this 1977 Cadillac Eldorado Birrartz is not a small car. It’s still under 19 feet and most people have at least a 20-foot long garage,… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
292 V8 Survivor! 1961 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan
Sometimes a person just wants an old car to own, drive, and tinker with on weekends. Nothing fancy, nothing that would interest the recently-retired millionaires who just sold their huge construction companies and are now buying every restored muscle… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 22 Years: 1990 Oldsmobile Trofeo (Toronado)
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966, its entry into the “personal” luxury car market. It was the first U.S. auto to have front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. It remained in production through 1992, though the FWD… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked in 2002! – 1972 Corvette Stingray
Last inspected in 2002, this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Monongehela, Pennsylvania (south of Pittsburgh) almost certainly got a makeover in the late ’70s or ’80s. Crank up Deep Purple’s Highway Star as you behold this tricked out ‘Vette… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
So Close to the Original: 1955 Corvette Replica
While there is a halo surrounding the 1953 Corvette for being first in a long line of legendary sports cars, critics are quick to point out the shortcomings of these early Corvettes. Some have hinted that the early Corvette’s… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Offers Considered: 1956 Continental Mark II
Halo models are not a new phenomenon, and are almost as old as the automotive industry itself. However, halo marques are less prevalent, and typically occupy the upper end of the market to entice “Joe Average” into a showroom… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1947 Pontiac Streamliner 8
The immediate post-war years were golden ones for American vehicle manufacturers. Pent-up demand meant they couldn’t produce cars fast enough to satisfy buyers who had been starved of new cars for almost four years. The latest offerings were typically… more»
Aug 17, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Fuelie Tribute: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the problems associated with buying a C2 Corvette Convertible “Fuelie” is that they are typically expensive. Very expensive. Six-figure sums aren’t unprecedented for pristine examples, placing them beyond the reach of mere mortals. That is where our… more»
