Finally, a Grand Prix that’s in the same state I am (California) and which is old enough (a 1975 model) that it doesn’t have to be subjected to smog checks. And the price? Not terrible at an asking number… more»
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Sep 7, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original Paint and Interior: 1956 Packard Patrician Sedan
I am fairly certain that almost every Barn Finds reader could compile a list of at least ten American marques that have been consigned to the dusty pages of history books. One of those would be Packard, a company… more»
Sep 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap Shelby! 1984 Dodge Charger
Dodge revived the Charger nameplate in 1981 and applied it to a sporty hatchback/subcompact in production through 1987. It was based on the L-body platform shared with Plymouth for a similar car. Dodge partnered with Carroll Shelby in 1983… more»
Sep 7, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Little Deuce Coupe- ’32 3-Window Hot Rod!
When you look up the term “Hot Rod” in the dictionary, this may be the car you see: a cherry 1932 3-window coupe. This particular example is done in a full-fendered style with lots of hot rod goodies. Located… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Low Mileage Barn Find? 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
There’s no denying that the first of the front-drive Eldorados is a styling masterpiece. Intricately detailed with swoops and swells and creases, it’s certainly among Bill Mitchell and company’s best efforts. The 1970 model, pictured for sale here, was… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
454 V8 Drop-Top: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was little changed going into 1971. And labor issues at GM kept production down to less than 14,700 copies that year. And just a third of them were convertibles (coupes were now dominating sales due to… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Among serious car enthusiasts, many sedans just don’t get the same amount of fanfare as their two-door counterparts, and it’s understandable since most are viewed as more family-oriented rather than having the cool factor that comes with only half… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Chopped “Oval” Beetle: 1956 Volkswagen Type 1
The Volkswagen Type 1 (or Beetle) was dubbed “The People’s Car’ when it was conceived in the late 1930s. Once production resumed after WW2, more than 21 million copies of the popular little “Bugs” were built through the end… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • Auctions • 8 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
UPDATE – The seller just informed us that the brakes have been serviced and now work as they should! This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air is a striking classic that is guaranteed to turn heads and draw a crowd. It… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
V12 Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental
For a car with a very limited production volume, post-war Lincoln Continentals, such as today’s 1948 Find, have made a lot of appearances here on Barn Finds. I have always found the ’46-’48 editions to be menacing looking and… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Beautiful Fiat 850 Spider Needs Reviving
I must admit to always lusting after one of these. They were just such a perfect design, in miniature, by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro when he was at Bertone, which also built the bodies. This one is on Facebook… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • Auctions • 37 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos to the gallery. It isn’t unusual for a classic to become laid low by a minor fault, which is the case with this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. Its previous owner completed a… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worth Saving? Rare 4-Speed 1972 Pontiac Trans Am
Mothballed in 1998 for a someday restoration, this 1972 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinsville, Indiana awaits a new owner and a timely revival. These TAs were no joke, with a single engine option, the 455 high output LS5… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
While some enthusiasts focus on total originality when selecting a classic to park in their garage, others prefer high-end drivers with mechanical upgrades that improve performance and user-friendliness. This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette falls neatly into the second category. It… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Love it, or Loathe it? 1978 Ford Mustang II
What car models can you think of that made you wonder what a formerly-revered manufacturer was up to? The MG TD – dimensionally bloated and pregnant with bumpers designed to protect its delicate body from inept drivers – was… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Classic Lines, Nasty Power: 2009 Challenger SRT8
As others have said, “These are the good old days” of the muscle car world once again. That you can buy nearly new raw, big-engined monster for the price of a new grocery-getter is remarkable. But that’s what you’ll… more»
