As trucks have firmly cemented themselves in the classic car community, distinguishing yourself from the crowd has become increasingly difficult with the Big Three offerings. To do so, different marques and channels must be considered to find something interesting…. more»
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Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Third Owner: 1934 Pontiac Sport Coupe
We do cover quite a few cars from the early ’30s here on Barn Finds, but the usual suspects, Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth, occupy most of our written web space. But of course, there were others and today T.J…. more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
1 Of 7 Prototype Corl Ice Fishing Rigs
Whenever I wake up and spot a Barn Finds tip that’s worded something like, “Does anyone know what this thing is?”, I quickly get intrigued and jump into a mystery-solving mode even before my morning coffee pot has gotten… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 56 Comments
1 Of 12 Left? 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Custom Cloud
It’s easy to lose sight of the fact that imitation is often thought of as a form of flattery, and throughout automotive history, the Rolls Royce has had no shortage of admirers who wanted to emulate the brand’s appearance… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parts or Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
One of the hottest cars of the 1960s (speed and sales-wise) was the Pontiac GTO. Launched in 1964, it would lead the mid-size muscle car movement. Based on the Tempest/LeMans platform, it would find close to 100,000 buyers in… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fast Ford: 1969 Ford (Torino) Cobra Sportsroof
Despite all of Ford’s racing success in the 1960s, it took them a while to crack the code for a really competitive bread-and-butter street performance combination. Hot Rod magazine pointed this out by starting a letter writing campaign (of all things),… more»
Dec 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
The owner wants to “make room for new toys,” which is interesting because the photos make clear that this beautiful 1966 Buick Electra 225 convertible with 60,000 original miles in Loveland, Colorado on Facebook Marketplace is just one of… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor P71
Despite this car being 15 years old now, I still get a lump in my throat when I see one of these old Crown Vics in the rearview mirror, as I’m driving 5 mph under the speed limit in… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury
When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
It’s been decades since the unveiling of the Indianapolis 500 pace car has been an exciting event, because it’s invariably been a Chevrolet performance car such as a Corvette or a Camaro. But for the majority of the 500’s… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
LS V8 Equipped! 1936 GMC Flatbed
OK, all of you who keep proclaiming, “Put an LS in it!” here you go, a 1936 GMC pickup truck that has been modified as a flatbed – among other things. It has all of the “patina” cues going… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Manual Transmission! Rare 1961 Chrysler 300G
Well, lightning has struck twice, again! Yesterday it was another Chevy-powered Triumph Stag and today, it’s the second 1961 Chrysler 300 G that I have encountered, replete with a manual transmission – how unusual! And, to add to the… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rusty But Complete: 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
It’s a sad truth in the collector car world that cars of the ’40s and ’50s aren’t as popular as they used to be; it’s not surprising, as time always wins, but that doesn’t make it any easier to… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
The Porsche 944 was the third Porsche model to feature a transaxle set-up, a pretty significant departure from the brand’s well-known 911. In 1987 the US Porsche 944 Turbo was one of the first cars ever to include both… more»
