A luxurious, pillarless sedan with suicide doors and a droptop. For my tastes, the execution of a convertible design just didn’t get much cooler than this, at least not during the sixties decade. The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental got another… more»
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Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original Survivor: 22k Mile 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The Jaguar E-Type OTS is one of the few cars that can genuinely make me go weak at the knees. The styling caused a sensation upon debut, as did what was considered a rock-bottom price. Times change, and the… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • Auctions • 39 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet
UPDATE – A video of this Mustang has been added. In 1969, if you wanted the ultimate Mustang, the 428-equipped Mach 1 was a great option. You got aggressive styling, and the R-Code 428 was a serious powerhouse engine…. more»
Apr 22, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1952 Austin A40 Sports
In the early 1950s, finding a sports car with a lightweight aluminum body was something reserved for high-dollar, low-production cars, but Austin tried to change that. After seeing the Jensen Interceptor, Austin’s chairman, Leonard Lord approached Jensen about designing… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Chevrolet has a history of collaborating with third-party companies to produce vehicles that should inject excitement into a model range. The Cosworth Vega was one of the less successful attempts, but the Corvette ZR-1 proved what was possible with… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Affordable Driver: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Buying a classic car requires deep commitment because, for many, it represents a luxury purchase. Cost is often prohibitive, meaning some abandon their dreams. However, this 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS may ride to the rescue, as it is undeniably… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Fastback Survivor: 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin
American Motors’ Marlin debuted in 1965 as a fastback version of the Rambler Classic. Looking a bit like an overgrown Plymouth Barracuda, it was a mid-size car for two years and then a full-size in its third and final… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Update: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Black Beauty Is Back!
UPDATE – I wrote about this black-on-black-on-black ’71 Monte Carlo last month that supposedly has 39,322 original miles and had an asking price of $23,500. Well, the Black Beauty is being listed again for a thousand bucks less ($22,500),… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 109 Comments
Future Collectible? 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
There are at least two reasons why the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck shouldn’t be here on Barn Finds. The first is that it’s an electric vehicle, which goes counter to so many of the gas guzzlers we run across and… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A C3 Corvette Convertible is unlikely to blend into the background under normal circumstances. When its first owner selected Bright Yellow as its paint color, it stands out like a beacon. This 1974 Corvette is a tidy classic featuring… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rolling Drop-Top: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427
Due to the growing popularity of the 1960s mid-size muscle cars, Chevrolet promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966. The 396 cubic inch V8 was standard and nothing bigger than that was officially installed in 1966… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 55 Comments
47k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Sport Sedan
1965 was a banner sales year for Chevrolet thanks to great styling across the board. The rear-engine Corvair was given its first major design change since its 1960 introduction which resulted in a smoother, more sporty-looking car. Even the… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Two-Stroke Survivor: 1966 Yamaha YL-1 Twin Jet
For being such a small displacement motorcycle, Yamaha’s new YL-1 Twin Jet 100 was one reliable and fun bike. This is my personal holy grail model as a Twin Jet 100 was my first bike as a kid, the… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Salvage Title: 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
What’s a bit of damage when it’s a Ferrari? This Testarossa is described as having “front end damage” but comes with its original parts and runs fine. It is listed here on eBay with bidding sitting at $31,115; the… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Good Buy? 43K-Mile 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Over the decades, it’s more normal than not to pack on some pounds and some of us could stand to lose some weight. Maybe not half a ton, which is about what this 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille lost over… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Junior-Grade GTO: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
In the 1960s, the LeMans was a step up in trim level to the Tempest. Both started as compacts in 1961 and evolved to mid-size automobiles for 1964 (where the series remained for years to come). The seller offers… more»
