Lots of New Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s entrance into the personal luxury segment of the car business. And it became one of the GM division’s best sellers over a sporadic run from 1970 to 2007. This first-year Monte Carlo was… more»

Bruce Springsteen Owned! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

We’ve featured a few cars in the past on Barn Finds with celebrity ties, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about how much that aspect in itself adds to the value of the… more»

Dry Climate Survivor: 1969 Pontiac GTO

Although automobile manufacturers are moving towards the world of zero-emission vehicles, a hardy group of souls resists such changes. They admit there is nothing as eerily quiet as an electric car. However, there is nothing that sets pulses racing… more»

Testarossa Wannabe: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

It’s popular to disparage cars and trucks given the custom touch from a certain era that reflects a style no longer popular. But what if we’re being unfairly cruel to bad ideas executed well? The Ferrari Testarossa is an… more»

Solid Project: 1971 Ford Bronco

Ford produced 19,784 examples of its 1971 Bronco, and we’ve seen more than a few at Barn Finds. There are two main drivers for this trend, with the First Generation Bronco’s reputation for rust making many prime restoration candidates…. more»

Pocket-Sized Project: 1949 Crosley Hotshot Roadster

Somewhat unjustly, a 1949 Crosley Hotshot was drafted into eighth place on Time magazine’s 2007 list of the 50 Worst Cars of All Time, compiled by Dan Neil. The list (ranked by year, not degree of worst-ness) named the… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Mercury Cougar

The Cougar was a car that nearly didn’t happen. Mercury management was convinced it needed a competitor within the emerging pony car segment, but the parent company’s Board of Management was unconvinced. They eventually relented, which was a fortuitous… more»

413/4-Speed: 1963 Chrysler 300J

Some cars are uncompromising, whether they be luxury models or performance offerings. However, classics like this 1963 Chrysler 300J provide the best of both worlds, adding a dash of rarity to the mix. It presents well for its age… more»

Corvette Power! 1983 Jeep CJ7

Well, I’ll cut to the chase, I have often wondered if a small block Chevy V8 would fit into a Jeep. And now I know the answer! Jeep’s CJ-7 was significantly revised from its CJ-5 predecessor (there was a… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Due to various circumstances, purchasing a turnkey classic can be the only alternative available to some enthusiasts. If you’re in that situation and lean towards cars wearing the Bow-Tie, this 1967 Camaro could be too tempting to resist. It… more»

Low Mileage and Pristine: 1989 Beretta GTU

In the late eighties, Chevy was producing more than a few really attractive cars.  Obviously, the Corvette and Camaro were stunningly well designed, but these good looks trickled down to more pedestrian models.  That translated into what GM loves… more»

17K Miles! 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Remember when all of the regulations in the 1970s came to a head and convertibles were thought to be gone forever after 1976? Yeah, me, too. We know that it didn’t happen but it sure scared a lot of… more»

Tree Damaged: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

There are many reasons why a classic car can spend years in hibernation, and Mother Nature can take a toll on the unwary. This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a prime example. It sat since 1978 following damage… more»

Big-Block 1978 Dodge Magnum GT + Parts Car

Using the Chrysler B-body platform, the Dodge Magnum replaced the 1976-7 Charger Daytona as that Chrysler division’s mid-size performance-minded machine. The GT focused on muscle while the XE aimed at personal luxury buyers. The seller has two of these… more»

50k Mile 1971 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon

According to a 1971 Ford brochure, “The finest expression of Wagonmaster art…Ford LTD Country Squire. This is the one that blazes the trails, makes the rules, sets the trends. LTD Country Squire by Ford. Eighteen feet of woodtoned elegance… more»

Nice Stock Driver: 1966 Ford Falcon Futura

The Ford Falcon entered its third generation beginning in 1966, receiving some styling revisions but no longer being offered as a convertible.  The car was still considered a compact, although it did get a slightly longer wheelbase than before… more»

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