You know a 1942 automotive anything isn’t too common considering that domestic auto manufacturers mostly ceased production at the beginning of the year and transformed themselves into military contractors necessary to meet the challenge imposed by American involvement in… more»
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Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1967 Dodge W200 Sweptline Short Bed 4×4
I wasn’t aware that Dodge offered a W200 in a short bed pickup in this era and can’t find any information about them, even on brochures that only list a regular long bed for 4×4 3/4-ton pickups. Maybe one… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Restored Thumper: 1962 Mustang Thoroughbred
Growing up in Minnesota, Dennis Carpenter ended up in North Carolina in 1960, and almost anyone who needs parts for a Ford restoration knows his name. He started a business that reproduced parts and created a legendary company under… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Guaranteed Head Turner: 1978 Cadillac DeVille Custom
Classics like the Duesenberg never seem to go out of style, even neoclassics like the Excalibur, with visionaries using all sorts of starters upon which they can emulate their dream car. In this case, what we have here began… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
“True Survivor”: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
The early 1960s were an interesting time for General Motors engineering, and much of their most offbeat ideas were centered around their new compacts: The Corvair, Tempest’s “rope drive,” the aluminum V8, the Buick V6 and Pontiac’s “half a… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Luxury Drop-Top Survivor: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Parking a Convertible in their garage doesn’t necessarily mean that an enthusiast must forego the finer things in life. This 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is shining proof of that, perfectly combining luxury with a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. I must… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon By Park Ward
By the 1920s, Rolls Royce had absorbed the notion that owners might want to drive their own cars, rather than always employ a chauffeur. Moreover, financial pressures in Europe post WWI had diminished the market for luxury cars, creating… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A/C Equipped: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500
We cover a fair number of 1958 Ford Fairlane 500s here on BF but most are two-door hartops or retractables. Today’s Idaho find, courtesy of Henry R., is the less commonly encountered four-door sedan. Parked back in ’76, the… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • Auctions • 35 Comments
BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster
After purchasing a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, we decided to dive into water-cooled Porsches. We bought a beautiful 996 911, which we recently sold to make room for a big project. While our Boxster S was a blast, we… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Stunning Drop Top: 1949 Plymouth Convertible
As a recovering car collector and a writer at Barn Finds, sometimes we feature a car that leads me toward temptation and debt. Mainly debt. Yet, if I won the lottery a few weeks in a row, it would… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ran When Parked! 1959 Pontiac Catalina
General Motors went all out for model year 1959 with dramatic styling, so much that they pulled back with conservative changes for 1960. Whether the polarizing look of the ’59s pleases your eye or not, they represent some of… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Custom Opera Coupe: 1980 Cadillac Seville
We’ve featured several Cadillac Seville Opera Coupes here on Barn Finds over the years, but this 1980 model here on Craigslist in Alsip, Illinois is certainly among the most decked-out examples I can remember running across. Actually, reader Rocco… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Everything Works: 1965 Ford F-100
Borrowing a truck to move is so time-honored that it’s a cliche; buying a truck to move is a power play. That’s apparently what the greater-Denver-area owner of this ’65 Ford did, and now he no longer needs it (apparently,… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mr. Pickles! 1970 Austin Mini Cooper
Do you begin each morning poring over the Internet for a safety green classic mini? Behold your lucky day! This 1970 Austin Mini Cooper in Greenacres, Florida demands attention despite its diminutive dimensions. Bright shiny paint and sporty updates… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rust-Free 1967 AMC Ambassador Hardtop
It’s always good fun to attend a car show in a longtime manufacturing town. In Flint, there will be more Buicks than you’ve ever seen in one place in your life. It’s the same with Dearborn and Fords; Lansing… more»
Dec 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Only Going Up: 1997 Ferrari F355 GTS
This holiday season, be sure to treat yourself while taking care of your kids, spouse, and loved ones. May I present a possible candidate for under your tree? It’s red, which is seasonally appropriate, and while it isn’t one… more»
