If you’re looking for a first-generation Chevy Corvair, the 1964 model might be the one to get. Many of the handling issues that drew ire from safety crusader Ralph Nader had been resolved and the output of the air-cooled… more»
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Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked in the 80s: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS
It seems there’s been a rash of BMW E9 coupes coming up for sale lately, as this is the third one I’ve written up in little over a month. The E9 has long been a coveted BMW and one… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Power Windows! 1959 Ford Ranchero “Ute”
Ford introduced not one but two new creative products in 1957 that were not matched by Chevrolet (at least right away). One was the Skyliner, the car with the retractable hardtop. The other was the Ranchero, a utility vehicle… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
JDM Pivoting Scooter: 2000 Honda Gyro UP
Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) motorcycles are often quite different from the versions that we received here in North America. I can’t get enough of them and have owned a few different models, and still do. This interesting 2000 Honda… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Lumpy as a Can of Busted Biscuits: 1945 Dodge Truck
Some vehicles featured on Barn Finds can charitably be described as down on their luck. They may have lived a hard existence, yet somehow managed to live to see yet another new year. The mere fact that they survived… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored for 29 Years: 1971 Dodge Charger
Sales of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates spiked in the late 1960s, so a redesign was afoot for 1971. The cars took on a more fuselage look, much like the full-size models of a couple of years earlier. That included the… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Mechanically Restored: 1963 Cadillac Convertible
I’ll always be a bit sentimental about 1963 Cadillacs. That’s because in 1968, my Uncle Peewee let my dad know about a cream puff 1963 Cadillac coming up for sale. It was five years old but looked and smelled… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Body Swap Project? 1939 Buick Ambulance
When you look at this long-forgotten classic, two questions may come to mind. The first is, what is it? And the second is, what would you do with it if you bought it? We’ll speculate on these two points… more»
BF Auction: Turbocharged 2000 Ford Mustang GT
Is there a car more well-suited to modifications than the Ford Mustang? For over 60 years, hot rodders and racers have been making the Mustang their own, and with an aftermarket as robust as their powertrains, it’s fairly easy… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dusty Highboy: 1973 Ford F250 4×4
Ford F250 “Highboys”(not an official Ford term) were abundant and relatively cheap about a decade back; now, they are seeing an uptick in prices and popularity. Highboy is typically the term used for the 4X4 versions of the trucks…. more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
14k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
Exactly what defines a classic? If you were to pose that question to a group of enthusiasts, you would undoubtedly receive answers combining a range of different attributes. The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera may not instantly spring to mind,… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Fantastic Presentation: 1951 Plymouth P23 Sedan
When a classic has over seven decades of active service under its belt, it is fair to expect it to look tired. However, it appears that someone may have given this 1951 Plymouth P23 Sedan a birthday, because it… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
While many enthusiasts dream of the day they can park a desirable classic project in their workshop, some find the prospect of rust repairs as part of their build daunting. However, this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible rides to the… more»
Jan 5, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Strosek Conversion: 1986 Porsche 928 S
If you go back into the 1980s tuning scene, you will see a few different tiers of customization. There’s the companies like Erebuni which took out advertisements in seemingly every import magazine ever published, hawking body kits for everything… more»
Jan 4, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
29k Mile 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday
I have written for Barn Finds for over six years, and I am always astounded by the approach taken by some sellers. Take this 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sedan as a prime example. It presents beautifully, features a healthy… more»
Jan 4, 2025 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Eccentric EV! 1963 B&Z Electric Car Company Electra King
Looking for a neighborhood runabout? A short-haul grocery-getter? Or do you get a charge out of motorized oddities? We’ve got just the vehicle for you! From the middle of the historical continuum of electric vehicles comes this chipper 1963… more»
