When I saw this ’55 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe on the list of Barn Finds cars to write about, I had to snag it. That’s because 40 years ago, my twin brother bought one exactly like this, same colors… more»
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Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Packard V8: 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom
I’m instantly transported down to the white sand beaches of Florida with this Coral Pink 1955 Nash Ambassador Custom sedan. It looks like it would be right at home in an old color brochure with people frolicking on the… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original Paint and Interior: Rare 1960 Mercury Park Lane Coupe
If an award had been given out in 1960 for the new car most likely resembling a mild custom, the 1960 Mercury would’ve won hands down. Just look at that unusual and very bold rear end treatment. The totally… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Z Code 4 Speed: 1978 Firebird Trans Am
Black and gold Trans Ams are the most popular car at the auctions these days with prices exceeding $100,000. T.J. found this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am for sale with an asking price of $32,000. While it appears to not… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last Year of the 455: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Mitchell G found this nicely optioned 1976 Pontiac Trans Am listed here on Craigslist. The car is located outside of Atlanta in Monroe, Georgia. Besides being 49 years old and in great condition, this Trans Am is equipped with… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Junkyard Find: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Wagon
The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country is one of those wagons that seemed to get everything just right, offering a high level of luxury for passenger comfort plus a powerful V8 under the hood for the driver… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Buick-Powered 1969 Jeep Gladiator J3600
Someone on Kaiser-Jeep’s staff had a knack for product naming in the 1960s. This truck was called the “Gladiator,” the short-lived overhead-cam six was the “Tornado,” AMC’s 327 V8 was the “Vigilante,” and it was replaced by a “Dauntless”… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
11 Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
When it comes to survivor vehicles, it seems there is no limit for what constitutes “low mileage.” All the time, we see vehicles that were quite literally driven home and not touched for decades, just waiting for the right… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Euro Spec Shark: 1984 BMW 635 CSi
To this day, my ears still perk up if I hear of a European-market car come up for sale. As a clearly hopeless automotive enthusiast, I like to make my life more painful by not only buying cars with… more»
Feb 7, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe
Here we are in the ’40s again; I can’t help it – these cars have become so inexpensive that they’re compelling. Today’s example is a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe coupe, offered here on facebook Marketplace for $8000 with a rebuilt… more»
Feb 7, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stored For Years: 1974 Rickman Montesa 250VR
Why have shipping prices for vehicles gone up so much in the last few years? Fuel doesn’t cost any more and in a lot of cases, it’s less than it was four or five years ago. Is it insurance?… more»
Feb 7, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 29 Years: 1962 Studebaker Lark
The merger between Studebaker and Packard did not go well in the mid-1950s, so the company needed a new product to help save it. And that came in the form of the Lark “compact” in 1959. Which helped boost… more»
Feb 7, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored 21 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The successful Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, adding to the engine compartment space to finally accommodate big-block engines. But competition had entered the market space, so Mustang sales would begin to taper off. This… more»
Feb 7, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Garage Find: 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
I’ve long enjoyed Mazda’s sports cars, specifically the RX-7 and the Miata. If you want a simple, affordable, and fun sports car, you can’t get much better than a first-generation MX-5 Miata! Unfortunately, now that they are getting older,… more»
Feb 7, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Fastest American Sedan? 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
UPDATE – This 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T is listed for sale again after it was featured just over a month ago here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on eBay and is still located in Lockport, New York. The… more»
