By 1970, the fourth generation (1965-1970) of Chevrolet’s all-time best-selling car, the B-body Caprice, Impala, BelAir, and Biscayne had reached the end of the line. And things had changed a bit since gen-four was introduced for model year 1965…. more»
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Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner V8: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood
Parkwood was the name used briefly for 1959-61 to represent the Bel Air equivalent of Chevrolet’s line of station wagons. It was positioned above the Brookwood and below the Nomad. Chevy would discontinue those designations for 1962, opting to… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Two-Door Project: 1974 Jeep Cherokee 4X4
With the imminent return of Jeep’s Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, I thought it appropriate to take a look at an early version of the full-size Jeep SJ that helped launch the SUV craze, specifically, a 1974 Jeep Cherokee. This… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1951 Mercury “Woodie” Station Wagon
A two-door station wagon blends the utility of a wagon with the sportiness of a coupe. Often a choice of trade workers, they make an attractive service vehicle without the excess length and cost of a four-door wagon. This… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
UPDATE: Amazing Double DeLorean Barn Find!
UPDATE 2/17/2021 – We featured this pair of DeLoreans last year when the seller first extracted them from the barn. It appears that they didn’t have much luck finding a buyer at their $50k asking price, so they have… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL has spent most of its life in Texas, so it is no surprise to learn that it is a rust-free survivor. With only 28,000 miles showing on its odometer, it seems that no-one… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 67 Comments
26k Genuine Miles: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we struggle to decide what its strongest attribute is. That is the case with this 1957 Bel Air. This 1950s icon not only wears most… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
348 Tri-Power: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
I have never had an issue with someone joining the classic car fraternity by purchasing a car that has been lovingly restored. Tackling a project is not for the faint-hearted, and it takes a big person to admit that… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Showroom Condition: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 Corvette is a bit of a conundrum: they are exceedingly good values as a collector car most of us can afford and that is easy to own over the long-term. However, as an investment, it makes less… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve: 1976 Ford F250 4×4 High Boy
The owner of this 1976 Ford F250 treated it to a refurbishment back in 2005. Since then, this classic has only accrued 9,000 miles, and it still presents exceptionally nicely. He has decided that the time has come to… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Carport Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1970 Chevelle offered two versions of SS, the 396 V8 or the new 454 powerhouse. Combined, they would see production of just shy of 50,000 units. And, today, one of these cars can fetch close to six figures… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dealership Find: 1946 Cadillac Series 75
Here’s an interesting find, a car with a political connection. And on top of that, it is a pretty rare 1946 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood. It is supposedly one of only 225 constructed that year so let’s check it… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Suicide Door Barn Find: 1933 Ford Vicky
The seller claims this 1933 Ford Vicky is a real-deal barn find and has survived virtually untouched for almost 90 years! It can be found here on eBay with a requested opening bid of $13,500. There have been no bids… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Paint: 1968 Mercury Cyclone
When it comes to mid-sized Fords, the Fairlane and Torino were the mainstays but Ford’s corporate cousin, Mercury, had a hand in the action too with their Comet Cyclone. Both the Cyclone and Cyclone GT make appearances here on… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
High-Class Hot Rod! 1940 Packard Project
Among ’30s and ’40s front ends, it’s hard to beat the Packard. With its background making bespoke cars for the super-rich, Packards carry a certain undeniable presence that you have to appreciate in person. This 1940 Packard coupe in… more»
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
35k Miles Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was a mid-size gentleman’s pickup based on the Chevelle from 1964-87. When that intermediate got redesigned in 1973, taking on a Colonnade look, so did the El Camino although the styling was less obvious as a… more»
