In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a 2-door pickup based on a station wagon platform. Chevy would join the mix in 1959 with its El Camino, which initially only lasted for two years even though it outsold the Ford…. more»
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Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored 40 Years: Rare 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
While Buick built just over 20,000 Gran Sports in 1970, the convertible was hard to find when new. Just 1,416 droptops left the factory of which only 232 had the Stage 1 option. The seller bought this garage find… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Classic Sport Wagon Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
I’ve never understood why the “Sport Wagon” never took off. By that I mean the 1955-57 Chevy Nomad and its corporate cousin the Pontiac Safari. Perhaps they were too fancy to be used to haul around stuff. Or they… more»
BF Classified: 1971 Jaguar E-Type
The 1971 Jaguar E-Type listed in a Barnfinds Classified would be a 4.2-liter example if, in fact, it had an engine. The previous owner of this car down in Lutz, Florida used it as a parts car, and “what… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare 5-Speed Z: 1977 Datsun 280Z
The prospect of a garage find may be somewhat more optimistic in nature than your tradition barn find: after all, the owner kept it indoors and close enough to the house that they might very well tinker with it… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Last One Made: 1981 Porsche 917 K-81
While rule changes in racing are frequently met with groans and protests, some of the greatest cars ever created have been born of such shifts. The Porsche 917 is one example: it was developed as a response to a… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
61k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
Many motoring journalists initially believed that pony cars would be a passing fad that would disappear from the automotive radar as quickly as they appeared. History shows that those individuals got their predictions catastrophically wrong, with the sector enjoying… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cheap Luxury Project? 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet joined the “personal luxury car” space in 1970 with its Monte Carlo. Based on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix, it borrowed some styling cues from the Chevy Chevelle as well. The cars would be little… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1978 MG Midget
This is not the first 1978 brown MG Midget that I have covered. And that in itself says something but I don’t know what. It’s not the best look on a jacked-up rubber bumper MG but I believe my… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1990 Honda Pilot FL400R
“Every so often a machine bursts onto the scene, a machine that’s so extraordinary it doesn’t fit into a class – it creates one. And there’s no better example than the Honda Pilot. Designed to give you a new… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Peter Brock’s Daily Driver: 1985 Holden VK Commodore Group A SS
By 1985, Australian racing legend Peter Brock was riding the crest of a wave. He had steered his factory-backed racing team to four wins in five years in the iconic Bathurst 1000 endurance race, and his multi-million dollar HDT… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Refreshed at 37,400 Miles: 1989 Lotus Esprit
Lotus cars have always had a reputation for being cantankerous. Sublime handling and build quality issues are the yin and yang of the Lotus experience. It was no different for the father of the seller of this 1989 Lotus… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
California Truck Parked In 1987: 1966 Dodge D200
“Beautiful way to load up and light out. With a big, smooth, double-wall pickup box that’s extremely easy to load. But what really makes Dodge the smartest buy in a pickup is the extra stamina Dodge puts into every… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible 7-Up Edition
Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cheap Wheels? 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
The 4th generation of the Chevy Corvette enjoyed a 13-year run from 1984 to 1996. The big news in 1990 was the debut of the ZR1 option with the LT5 engine designed by Lotus that produced 375 hp. Unfortunately,… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Variant: 1969 Subaru 360 Young S
“The modest and unique body styling of the Subaru 360 has remained unchanged from the beginning . . . ever since 1958 when the Subaru 360 appeared on the market. It’s because we couldn’t find a good reason for… more»
