By 1974, domestic convertibles were on the way out. While it’s true that they were falling out of favor with buyers, the long wagging finger of the Fed’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was threatening new rollover standards… more»
American Classic Cars
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
Is this Barn Find’y enough? I thought so. This 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler is a car that a few million of us dream about finding hidden away in a barn or garage somewhere, forgotten, hidden amongst the general stuff…. more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Custom Craft Conversion: 1993 Chevrolet G20 Van
If you wanted to travel the world or just the one-horse town you lived in style in 1993, a conversion van purchased through your local Chevrolet dealer was a smooth move. These things used to be everywhere, and among… more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Judge Tribute: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Whether you call them clones, copies, or tributes, there are some people in the classic car hobby that feel they are almost blasphemous. If you aren’t familiar with them, they are cars that at first glance appear to be… more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
25 Years In The Barn: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This 1972 Cutlass Supreme has been out of commission for at least 25 years and apparently has moved from shelter to shelter. The last title that was issued on the car was in 1978 and it comes with a… more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has long hovered between muscle car beater and collector car gold among enthusiasts, as it seems the car is either cherished to the point of obsession or treated like a dirt track special that… more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Update: No Reserve: 1968 Shelby GT500 Fuel Injected Prototype
We featured this car last week here on Barn Finds and it sold Saturday night at Barrett-Jackson. The car brought a winning bid of just shy of $400,000, which includes the buyer’s premium of 10%. However, the star of… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Well Preserved RV: 1977 Dodge Sportsman
This 1977 Dodge Sportsman R/V is an impressively clean Class C motorhome that the seller calls a “barn find” – but we’re not exactly sure why. It could be that the terminology is simply plastered onto any vehicle that’s… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Dagmar Equipped: 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
This 1956 Cadillac could be considered a barn find but it’s really a yard find which isn’t too auspicious a find because there are old cars outside, in yards, everywhere. They hide in plain sight, you just need to… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
17k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours
Fifth-generation Chevy Nova’s (1975-79) were the last of the rear-wheel-drive models. They would continue to sell well even though the FWD Citation was coming soon to replace it (which was too bad). For 1976, the designation for the most… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
GTX Clone? 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite
The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale-trimmed muscle car between 1967-71 (compared to the Road Runner which was for the more budget-conscious). On the other hand, the Sport Satellite was the upscale family version of the Plymouth B-bodies that was targeted… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Recent Repaint: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Hubba-Hubba! It’s huge, with a gargantuan engine and a top that goes down, how could it get any better? Love them or hate them, the ninth generation (1971-1978) Cadillac Eldorado, like this 1973 example, makes a statement! Of course,… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Yard Find: 1969 AMC AMX
When AMC entered the pony car market, they had a two-prong approach. They rolled out the 4-seat Javelin in 1968 that was similar in concept to the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro. But they also had the new AMX,… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Sub-Compact Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevy Chevette was the more conventional successor to the company’s troubled Vega sub-compact. It ran for 12 model years, spanning 1976-87, and would see production reach 2.8 million units in the process. The seller of this 1985 edition… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Mr. Norm Dyno-Tuned! 1969 Dodge Super Bee
“Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge” opened in 1962 under the youthful ownership of 28 year-old Norman Kraus aka “Mr. Norm.” The Chicago dealer cranked out more than its share of potent muscle cars, providing dynamometer tuning and catering to… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Hidden for 30 Years: 1982 Avanti II
The Avanti underwent numerous transformations as it evolved under different ownership groups, but with its general appearance rarely changing too much, it has always enjoyed a following regardless of what was happening in the background at headquarters. This 1982… more»
