Looking back, it is staggering to think about how much the United States spent on the military during the Cold War. To keep communism at bay, we needed everything from jungle boots to fleets of nuclear bombers. Somewhere in… more»
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Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Hiding In The Undergrowth: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
I don’t think that there is a much sadder sight than to see a once elegant and luxurious car being left to languish in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, that is the fate that has befallen this 1957 Eldorado. Listed… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big Bad Orange: 1970 AMC AMX
Motor Trend magazine described the 1970 AMX fitted with the 390ci engine as “the best version yet of this blend of muscle car and sports car.” If you want to experience the best version, then you will find this… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Road Going Millennium Falcon: 1972 Chrysler Newport
Like manna from heaven, the classifieds have been filling up with seventies land yachts. Often requiring their own zip codes, these enormous seventies sedans harken back to a time when gas was cheap, TV and movies were actually entertaining,… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Big Compact: 1959 Rambler American Super
The term compact car had the same meaning in the 1950s but the results didn’t seem quite as dramatic as they do today. This 1959 Rambler American Super was a compact car and yet it looks big compared to… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Turbo Buick V-6 Inside: 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Back in the seventies and early eighties, GM was trying to consolidate a dizzying array of engine options down to a manageable level. Nearly every division had a few of their own engines, and a lot of them were… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cool Convertible: 1967 Datsun 1600 Convertible
Writing for Barn Finds has made me realize two very important facts. Firstly, I’m starting to realize just how many amazing cars are out there that I desperately want to own. Secondly, how little money I actually have to… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Breathtaking Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
If you have been dreaming of finding a 210 wagon survivor then this is your chance as this wagon is in fabulous original condition and is ready to drive. Having spent all of its life with its original owner,… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Doctor’s Orders: 1991 Avanti Convertible
This Avanti convertible is reported to have spent its entire life in Malibu, California where it was owned by a surgeon who purchased it new in 1991. The current owner acquired the car from the “fussy” doctor and brought… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Chop Top for Engine Swap: 1980 Volvo 262C Bertone
The 1978-81 Volvo 262C Bertone may have been aimed at the luxury coupe market, but to create it, Volvo took a page from the classic hot rodder’s playbook: they chopped the top, roughly ten centimeters compared to its 240-… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Child Of 1980: Monte Carlo Barn Find
A real barn find, this 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Sport Coupe is ready for you to come and drive it home! This excellent example of a GM A-body (they were only designated the G-body later in life) is waiting for… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Massive Back Glass: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
The year 1977 is generally considered the year cars started downsizing in response to the oil embargo. But even the mighty General Motors could not afford to downsize all their cars at the same time, so the Oldsmobile Toronado… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 5 Comments
Swede Deal: 1970 Volvo P1800E
Here is a project that may be worth more than a look. This 1970 Volvo P1800E is currently up for grabs in Keene New Hampshire found here on Craigslist for $3,900. The seller has kindly provided lots of photos… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Time Machine! 1967 Ford F100 Pickup
The time machine has just transported you back to 1977. Star Wars is new in the theaters and Elvis just died. You look on a used vehicle lot and see this 10-year old solid pickup with 71,839 miles and… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
No Small Project… 1977 MG Midget
I am by far a British car enthusiast. My heartstrings get pulled at the sight of a forlorn MG or Triumph, and my mind tries to grasp a logical reason as to why I should or shouldn’t just walk… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Not Dancer Or Prancer: Pair Of Volkswagen Dashers
No seriously, hear me out. Currently available here on Craigslist, these two Dashers a steal at $1,000. They are located up in Poconos, Pennsylvania. The selling point about this pair is the two-door Dasher seen above. There are not… more»
