The story famously goes that a customer wrote to car companies about how they needed a car to go to church on Sunday, and carry farm equipment on Monday. The “ute” was born, and Chevrolet cornered the market with… more»
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Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Turbocharged! 1989 Pontiac Sunbird GT
The Sunbird was Pontiac’s sub-compact car between 1976-94. It was produced over 2 ½ generations, with the half being a facelift on the 1982-88 editions. The GT joined the line-up in 1986, powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 114 Comments
428-CJ Ram Air: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Time can be kinder to some classic cars than to others, and it’s been pretty cruel in the case of this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. In its glory days, this was one of the most potent vehicles to wear… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
By 1973, tightening emission regulations were beginning to impact American performance cars. However, there were still some offerings in the market that offered respectable performance. The ’73 Plymouth Road Runner was one of these vehicles, and this one looks… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Trailer Find: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport in 1961 as a limited production performance car with loads of horsepower. For the next year, they elected to go with sporty good looks with a lesser emphasis on what was under the hood…. more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
79k Original Miles: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
I’ll let you in on a little secret; There’s nothing wrong with buying a classic car that offers a comfortable and luxurious motoring experience. After all, you work hard for your money, so why shouldn’t you enjoy the fruits… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Updated 390 V8: 1975 Ford F250 Ranger XLT
Some classic vehicles are more subtle than others. This 1975 Ford F250 Ranger isn’t exactly “in your face,” but it is a pickup that would make an accomplished tow vehicle. With an upgraded V8 under the hood, it should… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Paint: 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe
They don’t make them like they used to. That’s a line that we hear so often, and it could refer to almost anything that we find in our daily lives. However, I can’t imagine driving a new car out… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parked In ’73: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Pontiac’s big cars were all about size in 1966, a sort of long and even longer model lineup. And while the Catalina was positioned at the bottom of the ’66 Pontiac totem pole, it was still a lot of… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Drop-Top 390 V8 Project: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente
From 1960-65, the Comet was Mercury’s compact car offering and lived in the shadows of the Ford Falcon, which sold in much greater numbers. For 1966, Mercury would go in a different direction and promote the Comet to intermediate… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 2 Built: 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS Lingenfelter
This 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a rare bird, supposedly one of two built that received the full “tuned by Lingenfelter” treatment. This fourth generation Camaro is a standout regardless of the additional enhancements as it has just 22,000… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Customized Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet K10 Stepside
Have you ever been sorely tempted by a project, even convinced to look the other way on expensive repairs, if the general appearance just rubbed you the right way? We don’t need a PhD in here to know that… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
14K Original Miles? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
A first-year, 1963 Studebaker Avanti with a claimed 14K miles is going to be an attention-getter! Especially an example that is as clean as this Morro Bay, California domiciled subject car. It looks fantastic, so let’s investigate. It is… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Nine Rockwell Sabreliner T39s Up for Grabs!
I keep getting the bug to learn how to fly, but it’s way deep on a long list of “Things to do before I die”, and it’s also stubbornly stuck behind “Make enough money to justify owning a plane.”… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
401 V8 Beauty! 1966 Buick Skylark GS
As Cadillac was not in the business of producing high-performance cars, the job of making the most well-adorned General Motors muscle cars fell to Buick. And the name Gran Sport (GS) took those honors beginning in 1965. That included… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • Stories • 8 Comments
Story: Massive 1934 Ford Collection Buyout!
Barn Finds recently came across the story of this massive collection of 1934 Fords and parts, which is one of the most epic ’34 finds we have ever known of! “Barns Finds”- plural- as they were housed in more… more»
