Pontiac joined the compact car movement in 1961 on the heels of the success of the Chevrolet Corvair. Though there were some common traits, the new Tempest stuck with the water-cooled, front-engine layout of other GM products. However, there… more»
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Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1978 Dodge Street Van 318 V8 Four-Speed
As faded as 1978 is for most of us who lived through that era, this 1978 Dodge Street Van is a blank slate for someone talented with welding and other bodywork. It needs work on a few rusty areas… more»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1974 Dodge Challenger
As a fan of the first-generation Dodge Challenger since childhood, I’d sleep better at night, knowing every remaining example will eventually be restored and put back on the road. Sometimes, that’s a tall order, and this 1974 Dodge Challenger… more»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Owner Storage Unit Find: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
Beginning in 1995, the full-size Chevrolet Blazer SUV was rebranded as the Tahoe, a nameplate that lives on today. The first generation lasted through the balance of the century and included a 2-door, 2-wheel-drive version that the seller recently… more»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
General Motors was the corporate metaphor for planned obsolescence, so the Chevy Nova was in some ways the antithesis of the corporate agenda. From 1968 through 1979, the Nova changed, but it always kept the same basic vibe. It… more»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Aged but Mild Hot Rod: 1936 Ford Five Window Coupe
Despite what you might see on television or the internet, not everybody has an unlimited budget and mad skills when it comes to building a hot rod. Many times a hot rod is a vehicle that has been updated… more»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 30 Comments
107 Years on the Same Farm: 1917 Ford Model TT Truck
One of the perks of this job is learning the back story of so many interesting vehicles. Take for example this 1917 Ford Model TT farm truck for sale on Craigslist in Great Bend, Kansas. In the ad, the… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Seller Needs Cash: 1980 Plymouth Volare
By the mid-1970s, the Chrysler duo of Plymouth’s Valiant and Dodge’s Dart were getting tired. So, Chrysler developed an all-new car in 1976, the Volare/Aspen (Plymouth/Dodge). Though there was a lot of hype about the new machines, they ended… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Two Owners! Shagadelic 1978 Ford Econoline 150
Ford’s Econoline arrived in 1961 on a derivative of the Ford Falcon’s compact chassis as a replacement for the F-series panel van. With its engine between the front seats, the entire floor pan behind the seats was available for… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Barn Find: 1960s Bridgestone 175 Dual Twin
I don’t know how it’s possible, but we’ve only seen four Bridgestone motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the last 11 years. For such an interesting brand, that’s nutso. The seller has this late-1960s Bridgestone 175 Dual Twin posted… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Signed by The King: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1979 Daytona 500 had almost everything. Broadcast on television from flag-to-flag, it featured a nail-biting battle for the lead between two drivers during the final laps. It ended with both wrecked on the infield within sight of the… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rebuilt 394: Affordable 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan
Affordability is often a key consideration as enthusiasts search for a classic project to park in their workshop. This 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan ticks that box, courtesy of the seller’s asking price of $3,200 OBO. Adding… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Cheap Wheels: 1959 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel was perhaps the costliest mistake in Ford Motor Co.’s history. Conceived as the fourth brand to be sold under the corporate umbrella, sales were disappointing right out of the gate in 1958. The nosedive continued in 1959… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rumble Seat Roadster: 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible
I have been fortunate to have accumulated a wide range of classic motoring experiences, but one that remains on my Bucket List is to travel in a rumble seat. I am not as young and flexible as I once… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Ugly but Efficient Duckling: 1989 Peterbilt Model 372
Once vehicle designers and engineers discovered the effect that proper aerodynamics had on fuel economy, it has been a battle between form and function. A beautiful vehicle can generate tremendous sales, but a fuel-efficient one can put a lot… more»
Jan 1, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fintail Project: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 190c
I am eternally envious of those forward thinkers who can measure their land in acres. As a city dweller myself, I have to get a little creative with storage; I’m doing better than most, but life is still a… more»
