Some would say that Bill Mitchell’s penned 1963 Riviera was Buick at its best. It’s arguable but the Riviera was a notable departure from traditional Buick two-door hardtops and captured the imagination of 40K buyers that initial year who… more»
American Classic Cars
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Foundation! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
An old proverb tells us that the wise man builds his house upon a rock, and muscle car evangelists preach that the wise gear head builds not upon the sinking sand of rust, but on rock-solid metal. This 1970… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • Success Stories • 36 Comments
Exclusive Followup! 1956 Derham Continental
Once published, BarnFinds features sometimes take on a life of their own, with readers contributing amazing personal stories and first-hand technical details that turn a “what if?” reckoning of a car for sale into an entertaining and fact-filled point… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • Stories • 12 Comments
Story of a Field Find: Two Classic Chevrolets
Unlike so many reports here on Barn Finds, this is not a critique of a car for sale but the story of two cars that were rescued, with one of them currently undergoing a complete restoration. First is a… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Backyard Find: 1979 Avanti II Coupe
Every car enthusiast I know would be completely OK with a backyard that looked like the one this 1979 Avanti II is parked in. The seller is in Florida and has numerous vehicles under cover in what looks like… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
427/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Semantics are important and descriptions matter. Take this 1966 Impala SS, the listing claims it as a true SS 427 car. Well, it’s really an Impala SS with a 427 engine, as an Impala SS427 was specifically known as… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Hemi Under Hood! 1946 Ford Business Coupe
If I were a dyed-in-the-wool Ford guy, I’d get a bit irked every time I went to cruise-in or a car show and observed a ’30s-’40s vintage Ford harboring a Chevrolet 350-350 (350 CI engine/350 Turbo-Hydramatic trans) providing the… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • Stories • 29 Comments
Big Red Discovered! Turbine Powered Ford Trailer
It’s amazing to think of how many iconic vehicles have been lost, but also how many have been re-discovered years later. The original Bullitt Mustangs are a great example of this, especially given the actual chase car and one… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Navy SEAL Prototype: 1991 Go-Fast Boat
For our boating fans out there, we bring you a total mystery find that supposedly has origins as being a prototype “go-fast” boat for the U.S. Navy SEALs. The seller reports this is a project he’s been working on… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Pristine Survivor: 1970 Ford Econoline Lazy Daze Motorhome
You’re not seeing things: bidding is already over $25,000 for this 1970 Ford Econoline camper, otherwise known as a Lazy Daze 18′ motorhome. There’s good reason for that number, as the camper has just 31,000 original miles, likely making… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Tri-Five Limo: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Limousine
In general, many of us aren’t flying at the moment. And, if you’re like me, the thought of getting on a plane and going anywhere holds some appeal, especially if it’s warm and there’s some drinks with little umbrellas… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
980 Original Miles: 1997 Plymouth Prowler and Trailer
The Plymouth Prowler remains one of the more striking automotive curiosities created in the last 30 years, and a fine example of why building the show car isn’t always a good idea. I can still remember when it was… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
318/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge D-100 Sweptline
Coming onto the market even before I was born, which is surprising, Dodge’s new D-series pickups came out in the fall of 1960 as 1961 models. This Medium Green example, a 1969 Dodge D-100 Sweptline, can be found listed… more»
Mar 30, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
10 Year Garage Find: 1971 Dodge Demon Sizzler
The Demon was Dodge’s version of the Duster fastback that Plymouth introduced in 1970. A year later, Dodge joined the bandwagon using the front clip from a Dart Swinger, different taillights, and Demon graphics to distinguish between the two…. more»
Mar 30, 2021 • For Sale • 46 Comments
T-Top Cruiser: 1978 Dodge Magnum GT
I had almost forgotten that the Dodge Magnum offered a GT model until I saw this car. Instead of going into a Dodge dealer and buying a 4 cylinder import with Challenger, a buyer could opt for this big… more»
Mar 30, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Lean-To Find: 1952 Pontiac Chieftain De Luxe
I miss Pontiac! They were a substantial marque that morphed from dowdy chrome suspendered everyday passenger cars into GM’s “Excitement” division. The ’60s and early ’70s were their days in the sun thanks to a forward-thinking GM executive named… more»
