No Reserve Royalty: 1975 Excalibur Phaeton

The Excalibur Phaeton is one of the more enduring of automotive curiosities, as it always seems to have followers even as its controversial styling becomes even more ancient. At the core of it, this is a tribute car that… more»

401/4-Speed: 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition

Ah, 1973. Fashion trends for that year included bell-bottom jeans, tie-dyed t-shirts, earth shoes, and gypsy dresses. AMC decided to cash in on the world of fashion by introducing the Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition. Available during both the 1972… more»

Mechanical Overhaul Done: 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S

I’ve only mentioned very casually that I recently picked up my first Alfa Romeo project, a 1988 Milano Verde. It should be sweet when it once again runs, as the 3.0 “Busso” V6 is known for its sonorous engine… more»

Clone Candidate? 1970 Plymouth Satellite

What a perfect name for the space-crazed ’60s, a Satellite! It’s like something out of an episode of The Jetsons. Elevated from the Belvedere and way-overshadowed by the Road Runner and GTX, Satellites, such as this 1970 two-door hardtop… more»

Limited Production: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

For everyone looking for that dusty barn find, this one is for you. It is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am and while over 117,000 Trans Ams were produced in 1979, this car is a limited production 10th Anniversary edition…. more»

True Blue Survivor: 1982 Toyota Pickup

Toyota Motor Corporation first introduced North America to their pickup trucks in 1964, with the stateside launch of the Toyota Stout. Featuring a 1.9L 3R engine, a ladder frame chassis with independent coil spring front suspension, and leaf spring… more»

455 CID Powered: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would stand out at any car show or cruise. There are 2 days remaining in the auction and the car is currently bid to $9,900. The reserve has not been met. We appreciate Larry… more»

Solid Survivor: 1965 Rambler Classic 770

American Motors’ Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were all-new for 1963 and were considered good enough to win Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award that year. 24 months later, the same basic car got a heavy facelift yet continued… more»

All The Comforts: 1986 Newell Motorhome

UPDATE – This Newell is surprisingly still for sale considering its fantastic condition! I admit to really wanting a motor home to tow my racing car to events and this one fills the bill (but my racing budget is… more»

Restorable? Wrecked 1966 Pontiac GTO

If you go wandering around YouTube, you will find many hours of videos featuring classic cars that come to an untimely end. Some of these accidents are the result of a driver placing their ambitions ahead of their abilities,… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1972 Land Rover Series III SWB

It might need an engine, but this 1972 Land Rover Series III in Rogersville, Missouri could provide a second lifetime of service and enjoyment for someone willing to sort out its shortcomings. The seller says it starts and runs… more»

Carport Find: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Nova (aka Chevy II) was one of Chevy’s most popular cars in the 1960s and 1970s. 1973 models would give the nameplate its second-highest production year-to-date since its launch a dozen years earlier. The SS (or Super Sport)… more»

No Reserve Runner: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

The 1970s Dart Swinger was the hardtop version of Dodge’s popular compact car. It wasn’t quite as sporty as the Demon (later called Dart Sport) which was offered as a fastback. But quite attractive compared to cars like the… more»

Amazing 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air 409 Survivor

Seemingly too good to be true, this absolutely gorgeous 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air “409” survivor needs nothing obvious to be a show-winner or terrific driver! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where bidding has reached $25,300 but has… more»

Blank Canvas: 1974 Dodge Charger Rallye

For its next owner, this 1974 Dodge Charger Rallye represents a blank canvas. Whichever path they should choose to follow would depend on their desired destination. It would make a sound foundation for a classic restoration, although there are… more»

Sporty Swede: 1969 Saab Sonett V4

1970-74 Saab Sonett IIIs come up quite frequently here on Barn Finds; I’ve written about three of them myself. Its predecessor, the 1967-69 Sonett V4, is not quite as common, with only 1610 produced over that three-year period. After… more»

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