Of all the “Tri Five” Chevies that were built between 1955-57, the Bel Air 2-door sport coupe is probably the most popular today. The styling is considered iconic, and they’re instantly recognized. This ‘57 was parked out in the… more»
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Apr 25, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Shed Find: 1929 Ford Model A Truck
Is this the original Ford Ranchero? It’s hard to imagine, with the possible exception of the Ford Model T, a vehicle with more permutations than a Ford Model A. And every time I see a Model A pickup, which… more»
Apr 25, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 Survivor!
If you want a Fox-body but don’t want to drive a Mustang, the Mercury Capri is the answer you’re looking for. Available with the venerable 5.0L V8 and a manual gearbox but with slightly revised exterior styling, it’s certainly… more»
Apr 25, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Turbo Muscle: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO appears to be from an alternate timeline where the Mustang was conceived in Europe rather than America. At first glance, it appears the same as a standard Fox Body Mustang, but upon closer examination there… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Like New: 47K Mile 1997 Lincoln Town Car
This 1997 Lincoln Town Car is a year or two newer than our usual 25-year rule here at Barn Finds, not that we have a hard and fast rule about that. Sometimes, a reader sends in a tip and… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nostalgia Racer: 1923 Ford Model T Altered
The lives of road cars and race cars can be vastly different. Where a road car can soldier on for decades, a race car will usually only serve as a useful tool until the next “latest-and-greatest” machine takes its… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Real Deal AAR 340: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Every enthusiast dreams of finding a rare car hidden away in a garage or shed. You open the door, and as light hits the forgotten car for the first time in decades, you see distinctive cues of a one-year-only… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare 396 Turbo-Jet! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet had quite the year in 1965 with their already legendary Corvette. Total sales exceeded 23K units – an all-time high, new exciting engine options were introduced, and the old familiar power plants were still on board. The long… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
390 Powered 1976 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
Classic trucks often present the problem of being too nice to actually use as a truck. It’s understandable that you would not want to take your well-preserved or freshly restored rig off-roading or to the quarry to pick up… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Bicentennial: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible
The timing was right. In 1976, the US celebrated its Bicentennial, and Cadillac had decided to cease production of the Eldorado Convertible. The company chose to combine the two unrelated events by producing the Eldorado Convertible Bicentennial Edition. Cadillac… more»
Rumble Seat Roadster: 1935 Ford V8 Deluxe
Today we have a mid-1930s Ford convertible. The title of the listing says 1934, but the seller is upfront about the fact that they don’t know much about the year; they have no title and no VIN. A commenter… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 2,890 Genuine Miles!
After the heartache that many people faced during the early days of The Malaise Era, it would have been easy for American auto manufacturers to forget that the performance car market ever existed. It would have been simple to… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Power Tour Veteran: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX
When it comes to malaise era muscle, most enthusiasts begrudgingly acknowledge the Cobra II or King Cobra as one of the barely discernable bright spots on a bleak landscape. But it seems the AMX Hornet, conceived with a similar… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Super Coupe: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe was a limited edition vehicle introduced to inject some excitement into an automotive industry suffering through The Malaise Era. Just how limited it was seems to be a matter of conjecture. The owner… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older SS Clone: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
By 1968, the El Camino was in its third generation since joining Chevy’s line-up as a “gentleman’s” pickup. From 1964, it had been based on a mid-size platform and would remain in the portfolio through 1987. This ’68 edition… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
More than 30 years after they were first released, the first generation of GM W-Body cars are still a reasonably common sight on the road. Offerings from each division included the Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix,… more»
