In the 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet countered the small car “invasion” led by Volkswagen by developing new products of their own. That led to the Pinto and Vega which combined for five million cars that decade. Chrysler went the… more»
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Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Heritage Kit Replica: 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K
For a car that was sold in exceedingly limited quantities and has some negative historical connotations around it, the Mercedes-Benz 500K sure gets copied a lot. Some of them are quite awful, too, with proportions that make next to… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
27k Mile Survivor: 1974 Buick Electra 225
Beginning in 1959 and lasting through the 1980s, the Electra was Buick’s largest and most luxurious automobile. The tag 225 was added to the name to indicate that the car was at least 225 inches long (231 by 1974)…. more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1978 Buick Skylark Custom
From its first outing as a top-of-the-line convertible in 1953, the Skylark name represented a range of Buick products over the years. In the late 1970s, it was a compact car, based on the X-body platform spawned by the… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
As the muscle car movement of the 1960s moved forward, Detroit manufacturers found new success with compact performance cars. Because they were lighter than the mid-size competitors, they could move fast without needing monster engines. Such was the case… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Do You Believe? 1965 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
I’m pretty sure you barn finders have already sussed this one out as being a bit suspicious. It’s a 1965 Thunderbird Coupe sitting in West Linn, Oregon. The ad is here on craigslist, and the price is what’s out… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
They All Can’t Be Winners: 1981 Moselle Roadster
Nostalgia can be a powerful drug. All of us who are either writing, editing, or reading Barn Finds have to confess that nostalgia is a powerful motivator for our love of older forms of transportation. However, is nostalgia a… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
UPDATE – The seller has taken additional photos of the car and all the included parts! Be sure to take a look at them in the gallery. They have also gathered all the parts together to make shipping the… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
Remarkably Original: 1947 Dodge Custom 4-Door Sedan
I like it when old cars have a story. And this 1947 Dodge Custom 4-Door Sedan’s story was good enough to land it in the Driveable Dream section of the July 2019 issue of Classic Car magazine. The owner,… more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 54 Comments
LS Swapped SSP: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
Would you consider modifying a rare car with limited production numbers? That’s a question that’s deeply personal, as keeping a rare car in stock condition that isn’t fun to drive or particularly reliable isn’t worth the cost of ownership…. more»
Apr 14, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cabover Project: 1946 Ford Truck
After WWII, Ford was allowed to return to civilian production in time for model year 1946. Most manufacturers’ designs did not change much from their pre-war counterparts for a couple of years (anyone know what company was first to… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8
Sometimes a vintage vehicle is more than an older form of transportation. Examining how the vehicle was built and operating it can provide a window into its time. This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 for sale on eBay is an… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
First Year Project: 1974 Ford Mustang II
What to make of the Ford Mustang II such as this first-year 1974 fastback or a “3 door 2+2” model as Ford described it in their marketing brochure. And, this example is a Mach I trim level – I… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • Auctions • 32 Comments
BF Auction: 1975 Jeep Cherokee S
Do you hear that? You do? That, my friends, is the unmistakable call of the wild. Mother Nature is emerging from her winter slumber and beckoning those with a sense of adventure to head out to enjoy all she… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Real or Clone? Complicated 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350-R
While Mustangs were as plentiful as Carter’s peanuts in 1965, the high-performance Shelby Mustangs were built for a limited crowd. 562 of them were GT350s while another three dozen were GT350-Rs for SCCA Trans Am racing (which it won… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • Auctions • 61 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The Rally Sport package debuted with the first-generation Camaro, but for following generations, the option would only be offered on select years. The second-generation Camaro wouldn’t be offered as RS until ’78, and the option was gone again by… more»
