It is a question that will ignite a spirited debate between enthusiasts. What was the first muscle car? While many people will put forward their own candidates with compelling arguments, the majority seem to believe that the honor falls… more»
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Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
390-Powered Wagon: 1963 Ford Country Squire
With classic station wagons continuing to gain traction in the market, it is never a surprise to find one where the bidding is spirited when it is listed for sale. Such is the case with this 1963 Ford Country… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Beautiful 1967 BSA Spitfire Mark III
Birmingham Small Arms Co. started making motorcycles around the turn of the 20th Century, reportedly the same year that Harley-Davidson offered their first motorcycle in 1903. The seller has this fully-restored 1967 BSA Spitfire Mark III posted here on… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 360
The American motoring landscape was changing profoundly during the early 1970s. A combination of an energy crisis, tightening emission regulations, and legislative requirements to improve vehicle safety saw weights go up and powers go down. For those passionate about… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Road Runner Option: 1978 Plymouth Volare
The demand for muscle cars was on the wane in the mid-1970s. So, when Chrysler developed the new compact F-platform, they decided to transfer the name to the new Plymouth Volare (at Dodge, the car was called the Aspen)…. more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Mako Nose? 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe
How badly do you want to own a 1963 split-window Corvette Sting Ray? Does $40,001 seem like a reasonable amount? It certainly is, since a Concours example is $167,000, says Hagerty. Of course, this example in White Plains, Maryland… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Year Only: 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk
One and done might be an apt description for this 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk as it was offered that year only. A member of Studebaker’s “Hawk” line-up, there were only about 3K Sky Hawks built so this clean, oh-so-fifties… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
One Owner: 1974 Fiat X1/9
It is a debate that has raged on many occasions here at Barn Finds. It is the question of whether a famous owner impacts the potential value of a classic car. In essence, it comes down to the vehicle… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Fast Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Every once in a while, a US auto manufacturer produces a truly unique vehicle. It may be appeal to only a niche part of the market but I think the 1978-1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express pick up is one… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Saved From A V8 Swap: 1970 AMC Gremlin
The seller of this good-looking 1970 AMC Gremlin says that they are the third owner and their original intention was to put a V8 under the hood but decided against that the longer they had it and spent time… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Backyard Find: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH
This is a curious listing for a desirable car: it’s a 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo, and it was supposedly pulled from a Long Island backyard where it’s been parked since 1996. The Omni GLH is a pocket rocket… more»
Feb 9, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
A Promising Project? 1953 Singer 4AD
Automotive history is littered with the remnants of British auto manufacturers and the more obscure Singer Motors is not the least of those former marques. Not the most noteworthy, but Singer had a long run and produced some notable… more»
Feb 9, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Compact V8 Wagon: 1965 Ford Falcon Squire
We find Ford Country Squire station wagons all of the time; the late ’60s and early ’70s behemoths are popular right now. Ford Falcon Squires? Not so much so, they seem to be a lot rarer today and it’s… more»
Feb 9, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Show Car: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Oldsmobile Starfire has an interesting history, having been made for the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and even into 1980 when the name was retired. It wasn’t a continuous production run which is the interesting part for me. The seller… more»
Feb 9, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Marilyn Monroe Endorsed! Singer Roadster 4AD
The Singer Motor Company has roots going back all the way to 1874, where it began in the United Kingdom as Singer & Co manufacturing bicycles, but by the turn of the century, its focus became more centered on… more»
Feb 9, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
350 V8 Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s hard to believe now, but the Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start in 1953-55 and was in danger of being canceled. Fortunately, the availability of a V8 engine and manual transmission after the first two years… more»
