Racing cars are usually considered to be consumable items by their owners. They serve their purpose until something bigger and better came along. Some are then sold, some are scrapped, or they spent their days hidden in a barn… more»
American Classic Cars
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet K-10 Silverado
It is always easy to develop respect for a classic vehicle that is amazingly well-preserved, but sometimes that respect can be misplaced. That is the case with this 1979 Chevrolet K-10 Silverado. While I respect the truck, that pales… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1969 Plymouth Barracuda Survivor
In the mid-1960s, it was well known that Ford wanted to make a sporty car based on the Falcon sedan, which eventually became the Mustang. Sensing this, Chrysler wanted to build something to compete with that. Taking the platform… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
79k Original Miles: 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL
This 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL would look stunning if treated to a cosmetic refresh. However, there is no pressing hurry to do this. It is a rust-free classic that wears its original survivor tag like a badge of… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Running 302: 1969 Ford Bronco
There are some classics that you look at and begin to wonder whether the bubble will ever burst on them. The 1st Generation Ford bronco is a perfect example because values have continued to spiral upwards in recent years…. more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
SportsRoof Survivor: 1969 Ford Mustang
Some enthusiasts fear that the supply of genuine barn find classics will one day dry up, but cars like this 1969 Mustang Fastback would suggest that those days are a long way into our future. The owner of this… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Bay Area Survivor: 1986 Corvette
With C2 Corvettes priced out of reach for a lot of collectors and reports of C3 ‘Vettes becoming more and more popular, perhaps it’s time that budget-minded fans of America’s Sports Car take a look at the fourth generation…. more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Blast From the Past: 1913 Metz Model 22 Museum Piece
I remember reading somewhere once that at the first half of the twentieth century, there were more American car companies just starting with the letter A than there are total today. It’s also a time in the history of… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
West Coast Pacer: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
Being a lover of unusual vehicles that draw a crowd in either a “That’s so cool!” or “That’s so weird!” way, I can’t imagine a bigger gas station or grocery store parking lot crowd-gathering vehicle than this yellow 1977… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restomod: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino
1959 was the year that Chevy went long, wide and low across their platforms, and this example of the first-gen El Camino shows off all the wild styling cues that the late 1950s were known for! One of 14,163… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stored For Years: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
The seller says that this 1975 Oldsmobile 442 has been in storage for the last few years and it sure looks good other than some faded paint. This one has a surprise under the hood, too. The seller has… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Saffron Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited
The Electra enjoyed a production run spanning four decades, over nine generations. This fifth-generation 1978 model comes at the height of the American “malaise” era of cars; a genre of now-classics spanning the 1970s, ’80s, and even creeping into… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Coffee and Cream Project: 1979 Ford Bronco
Bidding ends later in the day on Sunday for this project-grade 1979 Ford Bronco. It’s already attracted over $6,000 in bidding activity, and that’s for a truck that has rust and isn’t running at the moment. The seller notes… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
We’ve had a lot of Corvette coverage on Barn Finds over the last week or so, and here’s another in the form of a ’62, the very last of the C1 series. No doubt about it, this one is… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
428 Powered Convertible! 1967 Pontiac Firebird
I like first-gen Firebirds. Why? because they’re not first-gen Camaros. Don’t get me wrong, the first-gen Camaro is my favorite of Chevrolet’s initial and famous pony car, there are just so doggone many of them – and more on… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1958 Rambler Six Super
What an elegant and formal-looking car. Even though it may not have been as modern as some other vehicles of its era, it’s hard to argue with this design now. And it’s impossible to argue with the condition of… more»
