A father-son project can bond a family, creating memories that will last well into adulthood. Or, as in the case of this 1966 Mustang Fastback, it can apparently turn into boredom and an abandoned project. The son in this… more»
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Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Possible Survivor: 1964 Plymouth Fury
When I think of “Mopar Mania”. I usually apply it to ChryCo’s late sixties/early seventies cars like the ‘Cuda, Challenger, Super Bee, Charger, Road Runner, etc. But what about their predecessors, cars like today’s find, courtesy of T.J., a… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Yard Find: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
Most people think of the Ford Mustang as the sales success story of the 1960s. But that wouldn’t be giving the Dodge Charger its due, too. Charger sales in 1966-67 were uninspiring, but a redesign for 1968-70 sent demand… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Depression Era Altered: 1924 Studebaker Pickup
What do you do when it is the early 1930s, you need a pickup truck to work, and all you have is an old Studebaker touring car out back? Oh, and they’ve got a Depression going on. In the… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1955 Buick Special
The Special was a Buick staple in 1936 and on and off throughout the rest of the 20th Century. Its role usually was to serve as the GM division’s entry-level car, so in 1954 it would be the gateway… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Patina Now, Paint Later: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
You can’t go wrong with a classic Mustang if you want a car that will slide into a parking space at the local burger night car show and get at least a modicum of attention. However, some people think… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Unlikely Hot Rod: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Barn Find
One of the new nameplates to emerge after World War II was the Kaiser. Bankrolled by shipbuilding magnate Henry Kaiser, the brand attracted a lot of attention and sales when automobile production resumed but fell behind the other offerings… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments
No Reserve 1962 Chevrolet Impala 327
Who thinks the 1962 edition of the Chevy Impala is the best-looking iteration of the car for that decade? While I happen to fall into that camp, more than 700,000 buyers agreed as that’s how many were sold in… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Desert Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon
In 1969, when most buyers went into an Oldsmobile dealer to get a mid-size station wagon, they left with a Vista Cruiser. You know, the one with the raised roof and see-thru skylights. Four times as many VCs were… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pop-Top Camper: 1979 Dodge B300 Van
Sometimes, the stories that accompany a listing for a vehicle are more intriguing than the cars themselves. In the case of this 1979 Dodge B300 camper van, the seller alludes to the fact that he’s an airline pilot and… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Off-Road Hauler: 1972 Mercedes Unimog 4×4
If you were to ask one of my closest car buddies which vehicle I am most likely to attempt to buy, he would shout out “UNIMOG!” immediately. Now, of course, there are no immediate plans to own one of… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Pre-Production Model: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
These days, automobile manufacturers don’t seem particularly nostalgic. We see quite often how cars kept for decades in a factory museum are inevitably sold off, oftentimes to raise money or otherwise just get some assets off the books that… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
The Corvette ZR-1 remains a bargain of incredible proportions, and I’m beginning to wonder if it will perpetually be a $35,000 car. The market for these impressive machines heated up a bit like so many others over the last… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Shiny Patina? 1968 International 1100C Pickup
Is this the finest original International truck of any ilk on the market today? Barn Find readers know I love trucks, and I try not to exaggerate, but spend five minutes perusing this eBay listing for a 1968 International… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Roadster: 1966 Ford Bronco U13
The ongoing popularity of the First Generation Ford Bronco means we see a few crossing our desks at Barn Finds. However, the relatively rare Roadster version is seldom seen, making this 1966 example arrive like a breath of fresh… more»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible Project
Some restoration projects require deeper commitment than others, with many potentially consuming thousands of hours of an owner’s precious time as they strive to recapture the former glory of their pride and joy. Such will undoubtedly be the case… more»
