When you compare it to how muscle cars were evolving during the following decade, this 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 doesn’t really look all that muscular on the outside, but when Olds introduced the 88 in 1949 a nice surprise… more»
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Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Welcome to Datsunville! Cache of Datsuns
If you’re a fan of pre-1980 Nissan products – back in the day when they were called Datsuns in the U.S. – this is your lucky day. The seller has amassed 15 to 20 of them in all shapes… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
It’s Healey time! Jensen-Healey, that is. Here on eBay is a 1973 Jensen-Healey roadster, bid to $1800 with no reserve, and located in Audubon, New Jersey. The seller notes that he was told the car ran when it was… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
White Hat Special: 1967 Dodge D100 Pickup
UPDATE 3/2/24. When the truck was first listed, the seller said the rack goes with the truck. Now it reads that it can be purchased separately. Que sera! In the late 1960s, Dodge began marketing some of its vehicles… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Former Racer: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette “Fuelie”
A picture is worth a thousand words; sometimes, a single image defines a classic car. This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that. The fifty-one trophies visible in this shot aren’t window dressing because this ‘Vette earned every one of them… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Driving Project: 1972 Ford Bronco
There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately. It allows the owner the chance to assess its needs and prioritize how they will tackle the build. That opportunity is available with this… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Best One Left? 1989 Ford Mustang LX With 17k Original Miles
Claiming that any classic with decades of active service could be one of the best original examples left is bold, but the overall condition of this 1989 Ford Mustang LX makes the seller’s claim plausible. It presents superbly, from… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Affordable Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce
Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»
Sports Car Opportunity: 1978 Datsun 280Z
One of the earliest sales successes that Nissan Motors had in the U.S. would be the Datsun 240Z. It was a 2-seat sports coupe designed to compete with similar cars coming out of Europe. It sold quite well throughout… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
455 Brougham! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Gliding into retirement in a fat Cadillac or other luxury car makes a fitting reward after a long career in the rat race. That’s the story behind this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe in Williston, Florida. The original… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Parked 10 Years: 1978 Dodge Warlock Pickup
In the 1970s, Dodge dabbled with some “adult toys” in the pickup truck market. The best-remembered iteration was the Lil Red Express. Besides the latter, the Macho Power Wagon, and the Adventurer, Warlock was also offered from 1976 to… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Sexy Survivor: 1970 Buick Riviera
Sandpiper Beige is such a classic 1970s color name for this 1970 Buick Riviera, isn’t it? Were there more sandpipers in the 70s than there are now? We had two or three stores with that name in it in… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
34 Years In The Barn! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Until the 1955 model year, Chevrolet was behind the 8-ball with Ford when it came to engines. They hadn’t sold a V8 motor since 1918, but that changed with the all-new “Tri-Fives,” of which nearly five million copies were… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Charlie Chaplin Owned 1929 Pierce-Arrow Model 133
We’ve featured several cars over the years at Barn Finds that have celebrity ties, and it’s always fun to check out not only what sort of automobiles the stars choose but also to see what our readers have to… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Cross-Ram Project: 1964 Chrysler 300K
The Chrysler Letters Series cars of the 1950s and 1960s are considered by many to have started the muscle car movement (compared to the later Pontiac GTO). These were full-size cars loaded with plenty of performance and luxury. The… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint! 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe
In 1940, Chevrolet offered three trim levels of automobiles: the Master, Master Deluxe, and Special Deluxe, with the latter being top-of-the-line. The GM division built nearly three-quarters of a million cars that year while much of the world was… more»
