While build quality has improved tremendously in the past few decades, every once in a while a car with “issues” sneaks out. As long as a car isn’t a reincarnation of “Christine” we usually put up with a few… more»
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Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
For the Vintage Minimalist: 1980 Toyota Tercel
In the 1980s, if the Toyota Corolla was too fancy for you, the Tercel would have been Plan B. It was the company’s first front-wheel drive product and sold well until it disappeared before the Turn of the Century…. more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino
I feel like I’ve been sitting somewhere covered up for years most of the time, but that’s really the case with this 1986 Chevrolet El Camino, according to the seller. This car appears to be in really nice cosmetic… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
454-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe
Looks are sometimes deceptive, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe. At first glance, it looks like a mild-mannered survivor wearing its original paint. However, the wider wheels offer a subtle hint that there… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Spirit of 76 Project: 1976 International Scout II
How bad can a car or truck get before it is not saleable? This 1976 International Harvester Scout II is believed to be a Spirit of 76 Edition Scout. It is located in York, Pennsylvania and is definitely a… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Drag Pack
Some classics blend into the background, while others can’t help but command attention and respect. This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 would have fallen into the second category in its prime. From its desirable paint shade to its powerful… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
“It Should Be a Runner”: 1915 Ford Model T Roadster
It’s quite possible that the last running car on Earth will be a Ford Model T. Aside from needing an occasional squirt of gasoline (or some other combustible liquid), it’s a self-sufficient means of propulsion, as close to perpetual… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
2nd Gen Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
For most of its early years, there were four levels of the Pontiac Firebird that you could order. It began with the base Firebird, followed by the Esprit with a higher level of trim, then the Formula which introduced… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Drive It? 296 Mile 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
Some classics leave buyers with tough decisions to make, and this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 is one such car. Its presentation is superb and it should provide its new owner with a comfortable motoring experience. The choice the buyer… more»
Dec 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mid-Engine Italian Project: 1980 Fiat X1/9 Bertone
With its design coming from Bertone, the Fiat X1/9 was a 2-seat sports car with a mid-engine layout. They were built between 1972 and 1982 by Fiat and then Bertone alone through 1989. Unusual for Fiat at the time,… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
$1,500 LSC! 1985 Lincoln Continental Mark VII
You can’t get much for $1,500 these days, certainly not a nice-looking luxury car. This 1985 Lincoln Continental Mark VII LSC is about four decades old now and is vintage enough to be older than a decent percentage of… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Imperfect Diesel! 1981 Land Rover Series 3 109
Eugene, Oregon makes a good stand-in for the Serengeti plains of Africa, and this 1981 Land Rover Series 3 109 Diesel can handle either with charm and optimism. If you find yourself exclaiming things like, “I say; can’t those… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Semi-Survivor: 1972 Dodge Demon 318 V8
Chrysler Corp. had a lot of cool-sounding cars in the 1960s and 1970s. Like the Super Bee, Road Runner, Charger, and Duster. Oh, and let’s not forget the Dodge Demon, which was that division’s version of the Plymouth Duster,… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1 of 5: 1967 Ford Thunderbird “Apollo”
From its conception in 1955, the Ford Thunderbird was a personal luxury car that had a long run in dealer showrooms. It shed its 2-seat configuration in 1958 and would carry at least four passengers in the future (until… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Upgrades Included: 1978 Buick Skylark Landau
UPDATE – This original time capsule 1978 Buick Skylark is still listed for sale after it was featured here on Barn Finds back in early December, but there has been a big drop in the asking price. The seller… more»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Indy Pace Car: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
It’s a pretty big honor for an auto manufacturer to have one of their offerings pace the Indy 500, but for that model to also serve those duties during the same year for the Daytona 500 race was unheard… more»
