The older I get, the fewer full-sized vehicles I want to own. It’s just more work to keep them insured, maintained, and stored indoors somewhere. And that doesn’t count motorcycles, which are easier to store, but I really like… more»
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Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
2002 Ford Thunderbird With Only 29K Miles
While Ford’s Thunderbird, notably the Baby Bird (’55-’57) and those from the mid-sixties, grace Barn Finds web pages with regularity, the the eleventh generation (’02-’05) is seldom seen. As a matter of fact, I could only find one example… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Last Year: 23K-Mile 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
Oldsmobile’s 88, or Eighty Eight (no hyphen) as it was called during its last decade of production, had a 50-year run. That’s more than a lot of vehicles can say. I mean, if vehicles could talk, which they can’t…. more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
350 V8-Powered! 1969 Chevrolet Sportvan 90
Somewhat similar to the Corvair Greenbriar van in being a forward control design, this 1969 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 doesn’t have a rear engine as the Corvair van did, it’s right between the front two seats. And in this case,… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Police Interceptor 390 V8! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL
The XL edition of the Ford Galaxie 500 was introduced in 1962, perhaps as a countermeasure to the Chevy Impala SS (Super Sport). Billed as “Extra Lively,” the 500XL came with bucket seats, a console, and a snappier trim… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • Auctions • 61 Comments
BF Auction: 1941 Cadillac 62 Series Deluxe Coupe
Cadillac debuted the 60 Series as their entry-level model. In 1940, they introduced the 62 Series, a slightly larger and more comfortable car to slot between the 60 and the 70 Series both size and price-wise. It was based… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • Exclusives • 19 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
Anyone remember their local video store? As a young kid in the 1980s, my dad would regularly take me and my sister out to rent a VHS tape or two, and one of the many memorable car chase movies… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 3 Comments
4,300 Original Miles? 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Summer Edition
It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, does that saying count if you are effectively imitating yourself? That is the question posed by this 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. Ford enjoyed limited success two… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1974 Saab Sonett III
While it isn’t as rare as we might sometimes think, finding a fifty-year-old classic that is a one-owner survivor is always a pleasant surprise. Such is the case with this 1974 Saab Sonett III. It has called the same… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Needs an Engine! And an Interior! And… !1972 Puma GTE
In a way, the Puma wouldn’t exist without the heavy hand of the Brazilian government at work in the economy. While Ford and GM had been on the ground in São Paulo since the 1920s, protectionism arose in the… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Just Add Engine: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has sat in dry storage since 2015 and is begging for someone to drag it from hiding and return it to its rightful place on our roads. It appears to be essentially complete,… more»
Feb 9, 2025 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1959 DeSoto Fireflite
While some motoring brands disappeared due to financial collapse, others found themselves in the dusty pages of history books as their parent companies retired marques to rationalize their offerings. DeSoto falls into the second category, with the final cars… more»
Feb 9, 2025 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1979 Buick Regal Coupe 3.8 V6
Coming in a foot shorter than the previous generation Buick Regal, this svelt, slim, trim, and crisp 1979 Buick Regal Coupe looks like a gem in Dark Blue. The floppy trailing end of the driver’s door trim is the… more»
Feb 9, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Reliable Weekly Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile 98
The Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s biggest and most luxurious car for more than 50 years (1949 to 1999). In 1970 alone, it was 225 inches long (124 in the wheelbase alone) and weighed nearly 4,400 pounds. The seller’s… more»
Feb 9, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Trades Considered: 1955 Mercury Monterey
We’ve recently been fortunate enough to feature a few genuinely stunning 1950s classics at Barn Finds, and this 1955 Mercury Monterey continues that trend. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Bruce M for spotting a… more»
Feb 9, 2025 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor? 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge added the Swinger model to its Dart compact lineup in 1969 hopefully to inject some excitement into a rather ordinary car. The Swinger was only offered as a 2-door hardtop and could eventually be fitted with the potent… more»
