Everyone has “the one that got away,” whether it’s a person or a car. Mine is a Mayfair Maize ’65 Catalina Ventura Sport Coupe with black buckets and a 389. It was the early 2000s and I was in… more»
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Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1991 Dodge Shadow Convertible
Believe it or not, this is the first 1991 Dodge Shadow shown on Barn Finds. Maybe that’s because it’s newer than what we normally show here, although, it’s 33 years old now. Or, maybe it’s because it’s a 1991… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1968 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors joined the “pony car” movement in 1968 and fielded Javelins through 1974. Based initially on the Rambler American platform, the Javelin saw production of 55,000 units in the first year, with the SST model being the fancier… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rebuilt Nailhead V8: 1965 Buick Riviera
Buick rolled out the Riviera in 1963 as a personal luxury car much like the Ford Thunderbird. It remained a fixture in the GM division’s lineup through the end of the century (oddly except for 1994). The seller’s 1965… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Never Seen Snow? 1973 Jeep Commando 4×4
I’m a bit confused at the seller’s line about this 1973 Jeep Commando never having seen snow, since it literally has a snow plow on the front of it. A snow plow that isn’t shown in any of the… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Exotic Barn Find: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
Giorgetto Giugiaro, a famous Italian designer, has penned countless iconic vehicles over many decades – but that isn’t all. He also designed office furniture, watches, a 7,000-pipe organ for a cathedral, camera bodies for Nikon, and even a sexy… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Same Family For 40 Years: 1964 Triumph TR4
This cherry red 1964 Triumph TR4 has been in the same family for over 40 years! It’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Durand, Illinois. It looks like the family took great care of their European… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1 of 531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe
The Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare combination replaced the Dodge Dart/Plymouth Valiant duo. Launched in 1976, they were gone in 1980 when Chrysler began going the front-wheel-drive route. A rare option on both was the Super Coupe, only offered in 1978,… more»
Dec 16, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
90s Custom:1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
As a car enthusiast, nostalgia is a powerful influence when I think about what vehicles are on my bucket list. I don’t have much interest in the new vehicles made after the middle 2000s, and have a great amount… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Swan Song: 1980 MGB Limited Edition Roadster
This is the story of when Limited doesn’t really mean limited, and the tale comes to us courtesy of British Leyland. As sales of the aging MGB began to sputter in the late 1970s, BL’s marketing department concocted a… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 124! 1985 Buick Century Limited Convertible
A large company that makes mobile armor and is based in France evolved out of the original firm that did the convertible conversion on this 1985 Buick Century Limited Convertible. It’s unusual to see a Buick convertible, especially one… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn-Bound 35 Years: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet launched the El Camino in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero which came about two years earlier. Technically a utility pickup or “Ute,” the El Camino was based on Chevy’s 2-door station wagon. It was only around for… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1968 Dodge A108 Van
Dodge referred to its extended A108 (108-inch wheelbase) van as being king-sized, and compared to the smaller 90-inch wheelbase it was a nice upgrade for buyers who needed more room – such as delivery companies, plumbers, construction workers, companies… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Kit Car: 1969 Behrens Convertible
I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
The Original Pony Car: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
Most folks credit the Ford Mustang for starting the “pony car” market, with that nickname bestowed in the Mustang’s honor. But the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford in April 1964. Sales of the Mopar… more»
Dec 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Factory Patriot? 1976 International Scout II
America’s Bicentennial wasn’t just a time to celebrate and reappraise our country’s place in the sociopolitical and historical landscapes; it was also a time to sell a few more cars, trucks, lawnmowers, and bicycles by painting them red, white,… more»
