The Ventura II was the first of several General Motors 1970s variants of the popular Chevrolet Nova. Pontiac hadn’t had a compact car since 1963 and copying the successful Nova was an easy way to get one beginning in… more»
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May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Power by Packard: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
From 1956 to 1964, several variants of the Studebaker Hawk were produced. Perhaps the most interesting (and the fastest) was the 1956 Golden Hawk. That was the only year it was built with a Packard engine and was only… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
43k Original Miles: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
Few people in 1970 had any idea how profoundly the automotive landscape would change over the next three years. The carefree days of the 1960s were fading to a distant memory, while the double whammy of tighter emission regulations… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1969 Ford Bronco
If I said I’d located a rust-free First Generation Ford Bronco for $16,500, most people wouldn’t be able to reach for their checkbook fast enough. These are desirable classics, and solid examples continue to command impressive prices. Therefore, I… more»
May 7, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ
If you are a fan of a Mustang fan, this find should get your blood pumping! This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is a genuine 428 Super Cobra Jet equipped car. It was restored in 2005, but all the parts… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Another Day, Another Wedge: 1987 TVR 280i
It would appear that numerous owners of British roadsters have decided that the Spring of 2024 is the time to sell their cars. In what seems like a downpour of wedge-shaped TVRs, here is yet another 280i for sale,… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1977 AMC Gremlin
The AMC Gremlin was a quirky subcompact with a quirky name. It was in production from 1970 to 1978 and American Motors sold 671,000 copies throughout the decade. Under the skin, it was a Hornet with 12 inches removed… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
74k Original Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
If I examined every Chevrolet Camaro featured at Barn Finds since the site’s creation, most would probably be the SS or Z28 variants. However, classics like this 1968 Camaro deserve more than a passing glance. It appears to be… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Award-Winning: 1968 Buick Skylark GS-350
When you were shopping for a mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s, and wanted it to be as luxurious as possible, the Buick Gran Sport was your ticket. It was the fanciest of GM’s muscle cars because Cadillac… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Same Owner Since ’67: 1962 Chrysler Newport Hardtop
Many people seeking a classic to park in their garage view a long-term ownership history favorably. This 1962 Chrysler Newport Hardtop ticks that box, with the seller confirming that the previous owner became its custodian in 1967. The seller… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Triple Black Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile 98
Our own Renaissance Man and Jack of all trades, Todd Fitch, showed us a triple-black Imperial a few days ago here on Barn Finds, and here’s another giant, triple-black luxury car from the early 1970s from the other side… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
2-for-1: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a potential bargain. This is particularly true when they are searching for a project candidate to park in their workshop. This 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country kills two birds with one… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Patina Pickup: 1954 Chevrolet 3600
Older Pickups remain one of the star performers in the classic market, with enthusiasts split equally on the subject of preservation, restoration, and custom builds. This 1954 Chevrolet 3600 is a prime example of the breed, and while its… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Drivable Barn Find: 1929 Nash Standard Six Coupe
Charles Nash founded Nash Motors in 1916 after purchasing the Kenosha, Wisconsin factory belonging to the bankrupt Thomas B. Jeffery Company, maker of a car called the Rambler (history rhymes, eh?). With WWI in full swing, a critical cash… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Desert Find: 1968 Opel Kadett Wagon
The seller pulled this 1968 Opel Kadett Wagon out of the Arizona desert where it had reportedly been its whole life until being moved to the great state of Virginia. Despite the burnt and faded paint (just think what… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Black Plate Survivor: 1966 Dodge Charger
Remember the “Dodge Rebellion” advertising used by the Chrysler division in the mid to late 1960s? The company wanted to make sure buyers knew that when it came to performance, its dealers were the place to go. The Charger… more»
