When I see old Pontiacs like this one, I find myself wondering why it was necessary for General Motors to discontinue two of its iconic marques, first Oldsmobile in 2004 and then Pontiac in 2010. Even though I know… more»
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Jun 15, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Not Quite 7 Litres, But Close!
A lot of you folks liked the 1966 7 Litre we featured recently, but some of you thought it might be a bit expensive for their budgets. Since that applies to me too, I looked for how we could… more»
Jun 15, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Million Dollar Mustang? 1964 Real Pace Car
Yes, it’s THE car. No, it’s not a barn find, although it was a storage find at one point! This is THE 1964-1/2 Mustang pace car, modified by Holman-Moody, that paced the 1964 Indy 500 (or at least one… more»
Jun 15, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
It’s Not A ____ _______: 1970 Opel GT
At no time during this story will you hear me utter the phrase: baby Corvette. I’m not even going to mention the term “baby Corvette” at all, just so we’re clear on that. This very cool, almost-baby-Corvette-like 1970 Opel GT is… more»
Jun 15, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sin City Silver Sedan: 1981 Toyota Corolla Sedan
This fourth-generation Toyota is in Las Vegas, Nevada, where I should be right now. It’s a 1981 Toyota Corolla Sedan and it’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over 2,600 spins on a dollar slot… more»
Jun 15, 2016 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Left All Alone: 1964 Morgan Plus Four
The Morgan Plus Four is basically the same car as when it was introduced in 1950. This one is listed on eBay and located in Coleville, California where it’s been stored for over 20 years. Coleville is a long way from… more»
Jun 15, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
In A Barn Since 1973: 1963 Studebaker Lark
It’s Studebaker Tuesday at Barn Finds! Or, it is for me. This blurry car is actually razor sharp once you dig into it. It’s a 1963 Studebaker Lark and it’s in Joppa, Alabama, between Birmingham and Huntsville. It’s listed on… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Backyard Find: 1973 Porsche 914
Can you imagine vacating a property and leaving your project car behind? Personally, no, I cannot; then again, I have never despised a car enough or been leaving for such a compelling opportunity that I simply had to travel… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah: 1963 Studebaker USPS Zip Van
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night shall keep you from buying and restoring this rare 1963 Studebaker Zip Van! It’s in Thomasville, Georgia and is listed on eBay with a current bid of $500. There… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
13K Mile Hustler: 1976 Datsun 620 Pickup
These days, the names of new car models are usually a disappointing array of letters and numbers that encourage anonymity. It’s almost as if manufacturers want us to more easily forget models that suffer from numerous recalls or poor… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Daily Potential: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
On a recurring basis, I question why I drive an old M3 around the pothole-plagued city I call home. Then, I wonder why I choose to deal with a car that eats steering racks, window motors and seems to… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust Never Sleeps: Black Hills Auction
This big car and parts auction is not anything like the Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction from a couple years ago, but thanks to reader Jim S., some of us here are pretty excited about this July 30th event coming up… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Price Will Go Up: Tennessee Alfa Collection
Several Barn Finds readers have flagged an impressive collection of Alfa Romeo cars and parts here on craigslist in recent days, so thanks to readers Olaf E. and Chevy55 for bringing this find to our attention. While all of the vehicles… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1959 MGA Twin Cam Barn Find
This is another one of those unicorns in the British car world. With dual overhead camshafts, four wheel disc brakes and Dunlop knock off disc wheels, this certainly wasn’t a normal MGA. Unfortunately due to teething problems that have… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Only 142 Left? 1966 Ford 7 Litre 4-Speed Garage Find
Over the two years from 1966 to 1967, Ford produced a little over 12,000 “7-Litres.” Based on the full-size Galaxie but featuring special badging, either a 427 or 428 V8 and many special features, the 7-Litre was billed as… more»
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Holmes Wrecker: 1949 Studebaker 2R17 Wrecker
You, you.. Holmes Wrecker, you! This very cool and stylish truck is a 1949 Studebaker 2R17 with a Holmes 515 Traffic Master Wrecker on the business end of it. It’s in Cadillac, Michigan, which is somewhat coincidental and if… more»
