The styling of the first-generation Ford Mustang was updated in 1971 and was perhaps the slickest so far. But the cars were longer, lower, and wider than in 1964 – and some 800 lbs. heavier. The fastback had been… more»
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Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Faded Feathers: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The popularity of the Pontiac Trans Am continued throughout the late seventies, with sales peaking at 116,535 units produced for the 1979 model year. The design looked mean and muscular no matter what color the exterior was painted in,… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Jolly Green Giant: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V With 27k Original Miles
Some paint and trim combinations are ageless, while others are very much of their time. The latter is probably true for this 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V. In a modern market dominated by White exteriors and varying shades of… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Factory Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop
Some classics that appear on our desks at Barn Finds are so staggeringly beautiful that we struggle to know where to start. Such is the case with this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop, although its amazing presentation is no… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored Forty Years: 1964 Citroen DS19
André-Gustave Citroën was an exceptional innovator, stirring together inventions from other visionaries to create singular cars. Citroën himself was Dutch and Polish, but the family settled in Paris in 1873. Trained as an engineer, he made armaments during WWI…. more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Black Wrapped: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
I have long admired AMC because it marched to the beat of a different drummer when the question of styling was considered. Cars like the Matador and Pacer continue to divide opinions decades after the last cars rolled off… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • Auctions • 5 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special
Documentation is a welcome attribute when assessing the worth of any classic, and this 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special ticks that box. This recently revived Pickup features paperwork dating back to Day One, with the current owner recently spending… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Chevrolet Power! 1976 Avanti II 33k Miles
Seldom do automobiles get a second chance when their manufacturer falters. But the Avanti is one of them, an iconic product from Studebaker that was only around for two model years (1963 and 1964). When Studebaker’s U.S. auto production… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
I have always considered pre-1970 pony cars as some of the best-looking vehicles to roll off American production lines. They possessed a purity of style that was lost as the later examples grew larger and less elegant. They also… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
44k Original Miles: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle was developed as affordable transport for the masses and would prove to be a global hit. Cheap to buy, cheap to run, and easy to maintain, it came close to being all things to all people…. more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Two-Owner Open Air Survivor: 1992 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is celebrating its 60th birthday in 2024 and is still going strong. The third generation was the “Foxbody” era from 1979 to 1993 using a corporate platform that was designed to accommodate a variety of Ford… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Family-Owned for 30 years: 1975 Ford F-150 Explorer Extended Cab!
Advertised as being owned by the same family for over 30 years, this extremely clean 1975 Ford F-150 Explorer extended cab truck is being offered for sale on Craigslist in Massachusetts. The asking price for this rig is $20,500,… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Not Many Left! 1988 Yugo GVL Project
The Yugo was manufactured by Zastava Automobiles in the former Yugoslavia from 1980 to 2008, though U.S. sales were only between 1985 and 1992. The little car, based on a Fiat, was much maligned during its tenure in the… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Owner! 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Years ago there was a TV show that purported to be a “show about nothing”. Yes, it was a tongue-in-cheek comment but on the surface, today’s find of a 1977 Chevrolet Nova, may seem a bit like a “car… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Clean Classic- 1976 BWM 2002
A beautiful 1976 BWM 2002 in Granatrot Metallic paint is coming to us from Vermont. Listed for $20,000 on Craigslist, this driver is ready for some canyon cruising. Thank you to Mitchell G. for sending in this tip!
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
43k Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Maybe fifteen or twenty years ago, I would see an elderly woman driving around town in a clean ’68 Chevy II sedan, sometimes on snowy, salty days. This always raised a few questions: How many miles were on it?… more»
