Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
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Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Special Order Paint: 1987 Volvo 240 Wagon
Ah, yes – the classic Volvo 240 station wagon. It’s impressive how many iconic long-roof models came out of the 1980s, both foreign and domestic. The GM variants are obviously well-loved on these pages, from the Roadmaster to the… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Low-Buck Cult Classic: 1995 Ford Taurus SHO
The Ford Taurus was a best-seller when it arrived in 1986. Its styling broke new ground, introducing the rounded lines that have become ubiquitous today. It was the ultimate family car, with decent gas mileage and adequate performance. But… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Brass Era Project Car: 1913 Abbott-Detroit Speedster
It is hard to believe just how long cars have been around. Carl Benz is credited with producing the first workable automobile that could be mass-produced in 1886. While Benz soon had a lot of competition, the general thinking… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Modern Magnum Power: 1977 Dodge Ramcharger SE 4×4
Once upon a time, two-door sport utilities built on full-size truck frames were one of the more popular segments of the truck market. GM, Ford, and Chrysler all offered versions of them, and they managed to soldier on until… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Not a Wrap! 1986 Jeep CJ-7 “Patches”
Custom builds take many forms, and the finished product typically reflects the creator’s taste. Some builders follow a conventional path, while others choose what I will call a more eclectic approach. Such is the case with this 1986 Jeep… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
383/4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
With the world focused more on eco-friendly and zero-emission vehicles, it is hard to comprehend that there was once a time when manufacturers weren’t concerned about emissions and were more interested in outright performance. For many of our loyal… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Engine Out: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V Project
Sunbeam’s Alpine nameplate was recycled over the course of more than two decades, putting thousands of Alpines of one sort or another on the roads. The first of these descended from the Sunbeam-Talbot saloon and was famous for its… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Possible Super Sport? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was the most successful of the competitors that came to battle with Ford’s Mustang in the 1960s “pony car market. Launched in 1967, Chevy sold 221,000 Camaros, which was less than half of the Mustang. But… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Prior Parts Car: 1968 Dodge Charger
Who remembers the “Dodge Fever” advertising campaign of the late 1960s? It was an effort to position Dodge as the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. Within that campaign was the “White Hat Special” a combination of options available at… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Family Owned: 53k Mile 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1958 Chevrolets are noteworthy today for being a one-year-only design. After the Tri-Fives of 1955-57, the cars became longer, wider, lower, and heavier in 1958. But Chevy would throw that out the window with another all-new “batwing” look… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
427/4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Here’s a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette where the positives seem to outweigh the negatives by far. While this one’s going to need some fiberglass replacement on the driver’s side, it appears the rest of the body is in reasonably nice… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1-Of-114: 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible
The Gran Sport was the “luxury” muscle car of General Motors (because Cadillac didn’t make one). It debuted in 1965 and its heyday was in the early 1970s when a 455 cubic inch V8 was offered. Though the seller… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Dragster
The Chevrolet Monza wasn’t exactly the fastest product that Chevy ever built, but thankfully, the engine bay was large enough to fit a small block V8 under the hood. As you can see with the example offered here as… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Project: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
When it comes to restoration projects, few cars are equally as taxing and as potentially rewarding to bring back to life as a vintage Ferrari. The cost of entry is certainly lower than buying a completely restored example but… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Garage Find: 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible
We see a lot of customized prewar Fords here at Barn Finds. However, this 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Garland, Texas is advertised as a car customized back in the day. The funny… more»
