In full-size automobile competition in the 1960s, Chevrolet usually outsold Ford. But when it came to convertibles in 1969, they were evenly matched. Ford delivered 14,312 Galaxie 500 and 500XL drop-tops while Chevy sold 14,415 Impalas (there was no… more»
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Feb 6, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
Reader MB has come to the hard realization that they aren’t going to get around to all their projects, so they’ve begun the task of liquidating. We’ve already listed their 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, which can you find here, next… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Omaha Orange Roller: 1969 Plymouth Runner
There were quite a few sales success stories in the muscle car movement. None were more colorful than that of the Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “beep beep” horn. Introduced in 1968, it would turn in… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1970 model year probably marked the moment when the C3 Corvette was at the height of its power. Performance figures remained impressive, with pending emission regulation changes a mere blip on the radar. The badge remained true to… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Update: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback
UPDATE – This 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback is for sale again a little over a year since it was featured here on Barn Finds, with quite a bump in the asking price. It can be found here on… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Barn Collapse Find: 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Sedan
Even Captain Obvious knows that we love barn finds here at Barn Finds. However, we do have some preferences. Looking at the picture above, we wish that this barn find hadn’t been found under the barn. It seems that… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Award Winner! 1942 Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe
If you didn’t buy a new car in 1942, you had to wait until 1946. That’s because of World War II and the need for U.S. automakers to focus on producing equipment needed by the military, not John Q…. more»
Feb 5, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1968 Ford F-100
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos. One of the challenges potential buyers face when searching for a classic Pickup is locating a genuine survivor ready to provide immediate enjoyment. Many require significant work, but that isn’t the… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon
You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds. After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved. You can almost count on a car… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Fuel Injected! 1962 Dodge Lancer 770
Here’s a Dodge that I forgot about, a 1962 Lancer. It was a compact that competed with and was similar to, Plymouth’s Valiant. I knew this class of Dodge as the “Dart” but the Lancer moniker preceded it. What… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1975 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab
Though Ford’s series of light-duty pickup trucks, the F-Series, had been around since 1948, the F-100 was upgraded to the F-150 in 1975. That increased the basic truck’s payload capacity and the F-150 has dominated industry truck sales ever… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Genuine Winters ZL-1: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Some classics possess the “wow” factor courtesy of exceptional preservation or a meticulous restoration, while others achieve it by virtue of their mechanical specifications. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably into the second category because its engine bay houses… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Put An LS In It Part II: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Like the famous background cry of “Play All Night” as heard on the Allman Brothers Band’s 1971 recording “At Fillmore East”, we still get suggestions of “Put an LS in it” anytime the question of a needed re-engine rears… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Recently Restored: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup
With classic Pickups remaining a hot ticket in the market, it is common for the right vehicle to attract considerable attention. That makes this freshly restored 1972 Chevrolet K10 an interesting proposition. Following an unsuccessful auction, it was recently… more»
