While the name had been a part of Ford heritage for several years, it didn’t become an established brand within the Mustang line-up until 1976. By then, the sub-compact Mustang II had been out a couple of years, so… more»
Running Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed
We’ve seen a few Chevelle SS 396 project cars in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this 1970 model could be one of the best. It is a numbers-matching classic that runs and drives, and restoring it would… more»
1 Of 2? 1963 Behrens Roadster
Kit cars were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. Several prominent names often come to mind, like the Meyers Manx, Blakely Bantam, Bradley GT and McBurnie Ferrari 250 GTO. But the Behrens is not a name I… more»
Awesome Porsche 356 Inspired Runge Racer
There are times when a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it becomes difficult to know where to begin. That is the case with this Porsche 356-inspired racer that was created by Chris… more»
1969 Lotus Elan +2 With a Mysterious Past
The owner of this 1969 Lotus Elan +2 is very honest about the car he’s offering on eBay in Newark, Delaware for a $6,800 starting bid—which hasn’t yet been forthcoming. It’s a very desirable car (though the convertible version… more»
Spotless Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
Ah, 1978! Space Invaders appeared, the Susan B. Anthony Dollar was minted, a lasagna-loving cat called Garfield first showed his face, and crowds were flocking to the cinemas to see Grease and Saturday Night Fever. It was also an… more»
Heavy Duty Project: 1975 Ford Bronco
I have referred to this 1975 Ford Bronco as a heavy-duty project, and it would seem to be in more ways than one. The original owner ordered it with some heavy-duty drivetrain options, and the buyer will need to… more»
Original Survivor: 1965 Triumph TR4A
The TR4A was an evolution of the TR4, a sports car built by Triumph Motor Co. in the UK. It had a short production life of just two years from 1965-67. While the TR4 was a popular car, it… more»
396 V8! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
Chevy brought out the Caprice in mid-1965 in response to Ford’s upscale new LTD. Just as the LTD had been based on the Galaxie 500, the Caprice was born from the popular Impala. The Caprice would become a series… more»
Cheap 4X4: 1974 AMC Gremlin
If you find yourself with a lot of spare time on your hands, you’ll find a surprising number of 1970s AMC Gremlins online that have been converted from 2WD to 4WD. Which was before AMC got together with Jeep… more»
Parked in ’87: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am saw a mere decade of active service before it was parked in a barn. It has only recently emerged, and it will take a complete restoration to return it to its former glory. The… more»
390-Equipped: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
If you walked into a Ford dealership in 1962 and ordered a Galaxie 500, it came with a 6-cylinder engine that provided adequate performance. If “adequate” didn’t cut the mustard, you could choose to hand over the cash to… more»
454 Powered: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Brawny is the first word that comes to mind when checking out this 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, equipped with a 454 V8 and manual transmission. That’s quite a pairing, and this torque-rich engine likely hauls quite well with the… more»