Surely at one point, this 1957 Ford Country Squire wagon was a wonderful thing on wheels. A lot has changed in 60 years. Currently residing in Stockton, California, this mostly shell of a ride can be yours if you… more»
1969 Buick GS 400 Ready To Restore
There is a level of respect that comes when one admits to letting something go because they just don’t see themselves working on the project. That is the case for this 1969 Buick GS 400 located in Temecula, California…. more»
Early Personal Luxury: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
While Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick all introduced personal luxury cars in the early sixties, the Pontiac Grand Prix would be the one to endure many years. The problem with the Oldsmobile Starfire and Buick Wildcat is that the Oldsmobile… more»
Recently Refurbished: 1965 Checker Marathon Wagon
When it comes to nice and slightly unusual wagons, this 1965 Checker Marathon Wagon probably fills both criteria. It has undergone an extensive renovation (as opposed to restoration) and the result of this is a really nice looking vehicle…. more»
Barn Stored for Last 10 Years: 1973 Buick Centurion
I’ve often wondered why Buick discontinued the Wildcat after 1970 and replaced it with the Centurion. While the Wildcat was around for nine years, the Centurion only lasted three years. By 1973, it was the only Buick that offered… more»
Clever Packaging: 1961 Chevy Corvair Rampside
$3K seems like a decent price for a classic Corvair Rampside pickup, one of the more clever classic trucks to emerge from the 1960s. The seller says this one runs well, but it does appear to have some prior… more»
Strong Runner: 1981 Chevy C30 Dually
The dually-bodied Chevy pickups are not necessarily some engineering marvel or particularly rare vehicle, but when they pop up in clean condition, they always strike me as eye-catching. Perhaps it’s because the early examples like this were somewhat rudimentary… more»
Suicide Doors: 1970 Ford Thunderbird
While it’s no big secret around here that I’m the resident Euro-car fanboy, there are exceptions to every rule. Take this 1970 Ford Thunderbird sedan, for example. While this isn’t my preferred year (I love the early fifth generation… more»
Swap or Rebuild: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
We received this tip about a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo with a busted oil pan from Barn Finds reader Dean, who enthusiastically suggested its candidacy for an LS engine swap. It’s an obvious choice for a car like this, but… more»
Rare Captive Import: 1976 Dodge Colt
Among the legions of captive imports we usually write about, I can’t recall seeing a Dodge Colt wagon anytime recently. Based on the Mitsubishi Galant, which lived on in many forms under the Mopar flag, this example is a… more»
Huge Potential: 1969 Plymouth GTX 440
This 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 is a car with an absolute pile of potential, as it is a virtually complete, numbers matching car, with almost no rust to deal with. Our ever reliable Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this… more»