Ford introduced the compact Falcon to claw back market share from imports – but the model resonated in the company’s line-up for decades, thanks to its unibody platform. The first Falcons were powered by a 144 cu. in. in-line… more»
Pair of Drop-Tops: 1965 and 1966 Ford Mustangs
Ford built nearly 175,000 convertibles in its successful initial run from 1964 to 1966. Because of their large production numbers, these cars aren’t terribly rare today. But they don’t often turn up in pairs like this duo near Palmdale,… more»
*Plane Not Included: Updated 1963 Ford Futura
This was such a cool leading photo that I couldn’t resist showing it. We all know the plane isn’t included in the $17,500 asking price for this 1963 Ford Futura Sports Sedan, but hey, a guy can dream. I… more»
Basic Wheels: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova (1975-79) was its last as a rear-wheel drive vehicle, yet it was as popular as the cars that preceded it. Chevy cancelled the Nova to make way for the FWD Citation, which… more»
44k Miles: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
The handsome new 1979 Cadillac Eldorado was a huge hit in its first year, selling 67,436 units, an improvement of over 20,000 compared to the gigantic 1978 models, and speaking of size, the new Eldo lost over a thousand… more»
Slant-Six Survivor: 1962 Dodge Lancer
Plymouth launched the Valiant in 1960 as its first entry in the hot new compact car market. Dodge followed suit the next year with a badge-engineered version called the Lancer (the nameplate was used just a few years earlier… more»
Sport Series Survivor? 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series is the forerunner of the popular muscle car movement of the 1960s. From 1955 to 1965, they were trimmed like New Yorkers but performed at a higher level. To boost overall sales, Chrysler cooked… more»
Drop-Top Convert Project: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
The second generation of the Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova arrived in 1966. With a squarer look, it was less successful than the first-gen cars of 1962-65 (the best was yet to come in 1968-72). Focus was largely on sedans and… more»
Two-Owner 1986 Ford Thunderbird
I’ll always give my parents a lot of credit, and a little of the blame, for tolerating and promoting my car weirdness. In addition to handing down my mobile auto-mechanics classroom (my mom’s rusty ’65 Mustang, which I still… more»
440-Powered 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal
Maybe somewhere in some long abandoned box of meeting minutes, there’s an explanation for Chrysler’s on-again/off-again relationship with the name “Royal.” It got a trial run in the early ’30s before taking hold as the lowest-priced Chrysler through the… more»
1-of-199: 1967 Ford F250 4×4 Pickup
We see our share of classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where sellers make bold rarity claims. Some don’t stand up to close scrutiny, but those confirmed by documentary evidence are worth more than a passing glance. This… more»
Desert Find Roller: 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman
Not only were Chevrolet’s cars all-new in 1958, but the naming logic was overhauled, too. Instead of the 150, 210, and Bel Air, your choices became Delray, Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. That applied to station wagons, too, now… more»
1 of 2,215: Rare 1955 Willys Bermuda
Willys Motors is remembered most for its success in producing the Jeep for both military and commercial consumption. But they were in the automobile business for a time, too, including the compact Bermuda, which was the end of the… more»
48K-Mile FWD Survivor : 1979 Subaru DL Wagon
Talk about preservation, wow! This car won’t turn the crank for too many Barn Finds readers since it isn’t an American muscle car or a pickup, but for those of us who like unusual vehicles, this rust-free 5-speed 1979… more»
1990 Dodge Power Ram W250 LE 4×4 Diesel
As if a person needed another reason to visit impossibly beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, that’s where this black 1990 Dodge Power Ram W250 LE 4×4 Diesel pickup is located. Fly in and drive it home, listening to that sweet… more»
Nicest One Left? 1985 Chrysler LeBaron
The LeBaron moniker dates to the 1930s in the Chrysler/Imperial portfolio. After a run as a mid-size luxury car in the late 1970s/early 1980s, the LeBaron shifted to Chrysler’s smaller “K” platform in 1982, switching to front wheel drive… more»
