Oldsmobile had a long history as General Motors’ engineering division, thanks in part to the first HydraMatic in 1940, the Rocket V8 in 1949, and the front-drive Toronado in 1966. Unfortunately, as any car person knows, the teething pains… more»
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Dec 25, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Loaded LX! 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
This claimed one-family ride shows the high end of what many drivers remember as police and taxi fleet vehicles. Luxury features on this 1987 Ford Crown Victoria LX include leather upholstery, twin six-way power seats, automatic climate control, power… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Anti-Mini Van! 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
Acres of glistening paint and perfect wood grain draw fans to this specimen of Chrysler’s top wagon, the Town & Country. This 1969 Chrysler Town & Country outside Mission Viejo, California begs the question, “Why did we need mini… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
861 Original Miles: Geo Storm Track Car
As the owner of an Isuzu Trooper, I tend to keep an eye on the strange lovechild born of its relationship with Geo in the early 90s. The Isuzu Impulse was an interesting sport compact car that sounded great… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Lean-To Find: 1960 Lotus 7
Some sellers on Facebook are really setting the bar low for details about their wares, and this listing for a “Lotus classic car” is possibly a candidate for the hall of Fame of bad ads. All that said, it… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Color Changed: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Some enthusiasts fear the thought that their classic might blend into the background like an automotive chameleon. They have spent good money to park the car of their dreams in their garage, and having it overlooked at a show… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Color, Original Interior: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When the Plymouth Valiant grew up, it became the Barracuda. Produced from 1964 through 1974 in three generations, and serving as a template for three stylists (Elwood Engel, John Herlitz and Milt Antonick), the Barracuda was Chrysler’s attempt to… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Built on Day One: 1941 Willys MB Jeep
As America still struggled with the Great Depression, a new danger was emerging in Europe and the Pacific. The country had made great sacrifices in what came to be called World War I. However, a new global war was… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
700 Lbs. Lighter: 26k-Mile 1979 Ford LTD Landau
Ford was two years behind General Motors in downsizing its full-size cars in 1979. Riding on a new Panther platform, the Ford LTD was now 15 inches shorter and 700 pounds lighter as part of the movement to squeeze… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Just Enough Left: 1934 Ford Sedan
Many feel that Ford produced the most beautiful low-priced cars in the prewar period. One could make a good argument that the 1933-1934 Fords were the most beautiful of all the company’s products. Consequently, they have been very popular… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1964 Rover P4 110 Right Hand Drive
Rover P4s are adorable British cars. They’re very uncommon in the States (the example at hand was imported). They are often referred to as the “poor man’s Rolls-Royce”. This 1964 Rover P4 110 is barn-find quality. It is listed… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1990 Volkswagen Fox Wagon Project
Volkswagen Foxes are perfectly quirky. The cars were allegedly manufactured by Volkswagen Brazil and were sold in North America from 1987 to 1991. They were offered as 2-door and 4-door sedans as well as wagons. The example at hand… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Soichiro Honda’s Last Car: 1991 Honda Beat
Born in 1906, Soichiro Honda was as famous in Japanese culture as Henry Ford was here in the U.S., in much the same manner. He didn’t invent the car but he made it better and gave the masses an… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
46k Mile 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
The Rabbit is a first-car classic. In the ’80s the cars dotted high school parking lots across the country. In Europe, the cars were called Volkswagen Golfs but it sounded too fancy for the United States youth so they… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, because, without you, we would cease to exist. Your comments provide praise where it is deserved, but also correct us when we make glaring mistakes. You are a seemingly… more»
Dec 24, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
60k Documented Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
When Dodge released the Challenger in 1970, it offered something to appeal to every taste and budget. While some buyers focused on outright performance, the first owner of this Convertible craved luxury and comfort. It remains a genuine survivor… more»
