West Coast Woodie! 1954 Mercury Monterey

The Monterey, named after Monterey Bay, California, was the mainstay of the Mercury lineup from 1950 into the 1970s. The only station wagon that Mercury would offer in 1954 was based on the Monterey and it was marketed as… more»

No Reserve 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project

The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of those cars most Mopar fans dream about owning, and with only five years of production, it’s also a textbook example of how quickly things can change in the automotive marketplace.  Muscle cars… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In 1970, Chevrolet built 635,000 automobiles in the Chevelle family, which included the El Camino and the new Monte Carlo. But just 7,000 were Malibu convertibles with a V8 engine. That’s how the seller’s Chevelle started life, but its… more»

Rock Solid Driver: 1967 Dodge Charger Project

We’ve recently seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have divided reader opinions, and I expect the same from this 1967 Dodge Charger. It appears to be a prime candidate for restoration, and many will see that as… more»

Drive and Restore: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible

The GT500 joined the Shelby Mustang range in 1967, with the company expanding its offerings to include a Convertible in 1968. While GT500 production ran to 1,542 cars during that model year, only 402 were the drop-top variant. That… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country

If I had one automotive wish in life, it would be that American manufacturers still produced muscular station wagons. The current model range is probably more versatile, but there was nothing like driving out of a dealership behind the… more»

Original 396/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

If you asked a group of enthusiasts to name the greatest muscle cars in American history, it is a safe bet that Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS 396 would make the list. This 1969 example isn’t a show car, but it… more»

Original 400: 1972 Dodge Charger SE Estate Find

Estate sales often prove to be a great source of desirable classics, and there are plenty of stories of enthusiasts striking automotive gold in such situations. This 1972 Dodge Charger SE is a perfect example. It spent decades in… more»

Price-Dropped Muscle Wagon: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon 400

UPDATE 07/23/2024: We see a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success with their first sales attempt. They often have another go, dropping the price to entice potential buyers. Such is the… more»

Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»

Beautifully Preserved: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The SS proved a popular choice among Mone Carlo buyers in 1985, accounting for nearly 30% of total sales that year. Many were driven into the ground, although a surprising number still grace our roads today. This SS is… more»

1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 4-Speed

The Super Sport was the performance side of the Chevy Nova in 1972. An L48 350 cubic inch V8 was the only powerplant offered and 12,309 copies were delivered. We don’t know the split between manual and automatic transmissions,… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Update: The seller has pulled the reserve! Restoration projects sometimes stall before they start, which is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air-2-Door Sedan. The owner’s father fell in love with the car when he saw it on… more»

52k Mile Survivor: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon

Without the financial resources of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, upstart American Motors was always willing to push the envelope. One example came in the form of the Eagle in 1980, the industry’s first “crossover” vehicle. Borrowing from the… more»

Cheap Garage Find: 1976 Triumph TR7

Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»

No Reserve: 1960 Chevrolet Apache K10

Many people complain that modern trucks aren’t really trucks in the traditional sense. They have leather seats, air conditioning, and park assist and are only used for actual work a few days a year. This 1960 Chevy four-by-four is… more»

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