The muscle car sector has traditionally been the exclusive preserve of V8-powered vehicles, but that hasn’t always been the case. There was one bright moment during the 1980s when Buick embraced emerging technology to produce some of the most… more»
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May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1-of-1: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Stating that any classic is unique or a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle is fraught with dangers because there will always be people who will question such claims. However, there seems to be little doubt about this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A…. more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1980 Mercury Bobcat
How have we only seen four other 1980 Mercury Bobcats here on Barn Finds and we’ve probably seen several dozen Pintos? As if a Pinto doesn’t stand out enough in the crowd of Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, and Chargers, I… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Reasonable Buy? 1965 Imperial Crown
I have contended for some time that ChryCo’s Imperial got short shrift compared to the General’s Cadillac and Ford’s Lincoln division. The late second-gen Imperial (’64-’66) is my favorite, probably due to their understated appearance and standard big Mopar… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rust Repaired: 1971 Ford Bronco
First Generation Ford Broncos seem to fall broadly into two categories when they hit the classic market. Many need significant rust repairs requiring deep dedication and a deeper wallet, while others are rock-solid but priced beyond the reach of… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
60k Mile Survivor: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
We’ve seen many AMC Pacers here on Barn Finds, in both sedan and wagon variety, and this has to be one of the nicest wagon versions that I can think of off-hand. The seller has this 1977 AMC Pacer… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rust-Free 37k Mile 1978 Ford Fairmont Squire
A really interesting car, the Ford Fairmont was a square design that came between two much sleeker cars, the Maverick and Tempo. It was offered in a two-door sedan, a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a four-door wagon…. more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Lotus Twin Cam: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
The Jensen-Healey was a collaborative effort between Jensen Motors and Donald Healey after production of the Austin-Healey 3000 had ended. Healey provided the bodies, and Jensen assembled them. These luxury sports cars were on the market from 1972 to… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
39K Mile 1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4
Regarding collecting cars, some enthusiasts subscribe to the notion that you should aspire to own either the earliest or the latest versions of a certain model. The earlier models are almost prototype-like in their design, with some features that… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
640 Original Miles! 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
There’s rare, and then there’s rare; and then there’s ridiculously rare with delivery miles. This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 falls into the last category, as it’s not only basically new in the wrapper with just 640 miles on the… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Muscle Truck: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
As one goes, so does the other, or at least that’s how Ford and Chevrolet used to duke it out with each other. And that’s the case with Ford’s Ranchero vs. Chevrolet’s El Camino, such as this 1964 example… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Highly Accurate? 1988 Lamborghini Countach
As much as we hear about the economy shuddering and the collector car hobby cooling off, there are still plenty of signs of life that tell us what’s actually happening: the cars that should have never sold for what… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Paint Barn Find: 1963 Lancia Flavia
When it comes to vintage Italian cars, there’s a wide variety of vehicles that fly under the radar and offer just as much style and panache as your 60s Lamborghini or Ferrari. You have to accept slightly less sporting… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: Pair Of 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertibles
Pontiac had a history of creating sporty trim options that became so popular that they became their own car model. When the LeMans first appeared, it was a trim option for the Tempest. By 1963, the LeMans became its… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
This was a very nice Alfa Romeo… until a fateful day a few weeks ago. The body had no major rust, and the paint looked great. It had been parked for a while, but I had big plans for… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Dolphin Gray Project: 1964 Porsche 356 C
The Porsche 356 is one of the more instantly recognizable sports cars ever made. It maintains a significant place in history as Porsche’s first major entry into the global sports car market, spawning multiple high-performance variants that today are… more»
