Whether a car is too rusty to restore or not is a constant question for enthusiasts. Some answer that question like I have by acquiring a plasma cutter and a good welder that make every car fair game. Others… more»
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May 2, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cherry Blossom: 1957 Mercury Monterey
This is an opportunity to stand out from the crowd! As the seller notes, there are a lot of more mainstream ’57 cars out there, such as Fords and Chevrolets, but very few of these spectacular Mercurys. This Monterey is listed… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1953 Lincoln Capri Coupe: Going Back
Before building massive luxury cars and commercials featuring Matthew Mcconaughey rolling a burger between his fingers (, Lincoln was Ford’s top of the line marque. In those days it wasn’t just about luxury, but about providing an experience. Lincolns had… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ford GT with a Bed: 1978 Ranchero GT
As we’ve discussed before at Barn Finds, the Ranchero is a rather unusual hybrid between a truck and a car. I really wasn’t aware of a “GT” model before, and I would have expected a 351 under the hood,… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Last-Ditch: 1979 Plymouth Road Runner
Road Runner used to mean muscle, but by 1979 it was just a trim package for the Plymouth Volaré. There were some suspension tweaks made, but the engine options available were not exactly exciting. The styling wasn’t the best either… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1962 Corvette: Dream Or Nightmare?
There are a lot of people out there, myself included, that dream of owning an early Corvette. There is just something about these fiberglass classics that is special. They have often been called America’s sports car, but if you’ve… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Period Custom: 1957 Ford Fairlane
My mom’s second car was a ’57 Fairlane in blue and white, and she loved “Bluebird” dearly. My father and I built a model of it for her years ago because she remembered it so fondly. This customized ’57 is located… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1971 Ford Bronco: 4×4 Fixer Upper
Growing up in Wyoming, Ford Broncos were dime a dozen. Over the years I’ve watched their numbers dwindle. Many were wrecked, crushed, or shipped out of state. It’s now getting difficult to find clean examples, even in my home… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1984 Buick Grand National: Future Classic
It’s funny how we tend to view classic cars as only being a certain range of years, as if time stands still. Sadly, each year we all get a little older and so does everything else. That once unloved… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mad Max Face Off: Falcon XB GT VS KZ1000
If you’ve been watching television at any point over the last few weeks, you may have noticed the ads circulating for the upcoming remake of Mad Max, with the appropriate subtitle of “Fury Road.” The original film is considered… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Awakened Yesterday: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Yes, this is another car where the seller couldn’t even wait to take it off the trailer before taking pictures for the ad. But this one might be worth a second glance anyway! Located in Pittsburg, Texas and offered for sale… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1972 Ford Ranchero Squire: Buy Here, Pay Here
It’s not every day you see a conventional used car dealer posting a desert-find classic for sale – especially when there aren’t any deserts nearby! This 1972 Ford Ranchero Squire popped up here on craigslist for $3,000 at a… more»
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1951 Ford F1: Ready For Duty
While it’s fun to bring an old vehicle back to the road, there is something to be said about buying one that is already running. This Ford F1 had been in barn storage for at least the past 15 years…. more»
Apr 30, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1978 Plymouth Sapparo: Badge Engineered
There’s an old salvage yard near me that hasn’t taken much new inventory in for several years, so there’s plenty of oddball stuff strewn about the property. Among them is a Dodge Challenger that looks like none you’ve ever… more»
Apr 30, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1952 Citroën Traction Avant: Game-changer
If you open almost any book about achievements in automotive history, the Citroën Traction Avant will likely grace at least one page. These front-drivers were considered revolutionary in their day, both for the drivetrain configuration and the ample space… more»
Apr 30, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Micro Dragster: 1950 Crosley Wagon
Looking at this tiny Crosley wagon, you can tell something just isn’t quite right (and no I don’t mean the styling)! The rear wheels stick out to far and the whole car is sitting too high, but once you… more»
