One of the unique body styles that has left us is that of the phaeton. A phaeton is a carriage or early automobile with four doors and an open top. The word has its roots in Greek mythology. It… more»
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Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Running Garage Find: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain
The Pontiacs were all-new for 1955 (just like their counterparts at Chevrolet). The Chieftain was the entry-level model and accounted for 63% of sales that year. Pontiac gained a V8 in ‘55, the first time an eight-cylinder had been… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 Datsun 280Z
UPDATE -Additional photos of the driver’s side floor have been added to the gallery below. When the Datsun 240Z hit the market, it was an instant success. Seemingly overnight, the Z-car became a household name, well at least amongst… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Pillarless V12 Coupe: 1993 BMW 850CI
Buying a former flagship is always a risky proposition, especially when it’s a car like the BMW 850CI that’s powered by a lusty V12. However, the perception of risk is often inflated by owners who choose not to properly… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Showroom Fresh: 1968 Pontiac GTO
There are few greater thrills for enthusiasts than opening the doors of a dark and dusty barn or shed to find a desirable classic hidden within. However, that isn’t the case with this 1968 Pontiac GTO. It currently occupies… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rebuilt V-12 with Rare Options: 1948 Lincoln Club Coupe
We profile a plethora of 1942 through 1948 Lincoln Continentals here at Barn Finds. While there appears to be no shortage of Continentals, you never hear much about the other Lincolns in the lineup. Once the last of the… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Thrifty Rental Racer: 1988 Shelby CSX-T
Many of us know by now that the Shelby Corporation pioneered one of the most clever marketing campaigns ever conceived by allowing consumers to rent its high-performance products at the car rental counter. The Ford Mustang GT350H – the… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Last of the Breed: 1961 DeSoto Two-Door Hardtop
In the 1950s, DeSoto was knocking the ball out of the park. The nameplate had migrated upscale from a bread-and-butter necessity in the immediate post-war period, to a fashionista by 1957. That year, Virgil Exner gave the car exuberant… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
New Steel Included: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Project
One of the challenges when selecting a project candidate is knowing what a buyer will receive for their money. More than one enthusiast has parked a classic in their workshop, only to discover they have opened a particularly nasty… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Price Dropped! 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Wagon
UPDATE 06/06/2024: Some sellers are more motivated than others when the time comes to part with their classic. Around a month has passed since we last saw this 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Wagon, and the price has dropped dramatically…. more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Amazing Dock Find: 1975 Silverline Antigua 18T
If you’re looking to stand out at the next vintage boat show, or just want a boat that’s incredibly unique and useful with room for the whole family, check out this mind-blowing time capsule 1975 Silverline Antigua 18T. I… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Air-Cooled Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was one of the most produced automobiles in history. From 1938 to 2003, 21.5 million copies of the quirky little car saw the light of day. The same platform was used… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Museum Find: 1933 Rockne Model 10 Sedan
By the late 1920s, it was becoming apparent to automobile companies that it was better to have individual brands for each tier of automobile you produce. The most famous example would be the structure used by General Motors, with… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
77k Original Miles: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T 440
We’ve recently seen a few excellent examples of Mopar muscle crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T continues that trend. It probably isn’t perfect, but it appears to be a tidy, high-end driver with… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Euro Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280TE
Regarding European-market wagons, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is perhaps the best-recognized model line. There’s good reason for this, as their dependability is through the roof (for a European brand, at least), and it’s still a handsome design even today. That… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Low-Mile 1989 Buick Skylark
With a lifespan lasting nearly 50 years for the Buick brand, the Skylark wore several different trim levels throughout the decades, with the name starting during the fifties as a high-end luxury offering. Although the car began losing its… more»
