By 1969, everyone knew Ford’s Mustang tapped a sleeping giant market for nimble and sporty 2+2 rides, aptly anointed Pony Cars. Watching from the sidelines, Chrysler Corporation saw the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and American Motors Javelin… more»
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Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD
If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Although it had only been on the market for a relatively short time in automotive terms, Ford could have retired the Mustang badge at the end of 1966 and walked away with a healthy profit in the bank. The… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
20 Year Hibernation: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
There is a fear in some quarters that the supply of genuine barn finds will eventually dry up, but if this 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe is an accurate guide, that won’t happen soon. It recently emerged from a… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cheap Exotic: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
When someone raises the subject of mid-engined Italian sports cars, many people will immediately think of classics that emerged from the Ferrari factory. However, Lancia produced the Montecarlo during the 1970s, with the American Scorpion version offered in 1976… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low Miles: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
For a car with a reputation for reliability issues, the Lotus Esprit enjoyed a very long production run. Perhaps its slow start to market was a harbinger of this longevity: the car was designed in 1971 and shown in… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
More Info Needed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Societal norms typically encourage people to be restrained and not shout their achievements and strengths from the rooftop. Modesty and subtlety are viewed favorably, but is the same true when a seller lists a desirable classic for sale? Such… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
6,264 Miles! 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
Sand Beige is a perfect color for a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon, although there really isn’t a bad color for a car like this. I was thinking a nondescript color might make it stand out a little… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Shed Find: 1968 Porsche 912 Targa
If you’re looking for an early Porsche that won’t require taking out a second mortgage on your house, perhaps this 1968 Porsche 912 Targa project in Benicia, California is the find for you. It needs tons of work, but… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1974 Dodge Charger Rallye Barn Find
Update 8/14/24 – This Charger has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! Will we be kicking ourselves for not buying it the first time around? From 2/17/24 – In just four short years, the third-generation Dodge Charger… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 71 Comments
One of 2,500: 2010 Tesla Roadster
As the seller asserts, it is rare for Tesla Roadsters (made between 2008 and 2012) to come up for sale. Only 2,500 were produced globally, and only about 2,000 are left. This 2010 Roadster has 55,000 miles on it…. more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1970 Rokon Trail-Breaker Explorer MK-III 2×2
We’ve seen quite a few of these unique, usually yellow, 2WD, two-stroke, smoke-’em-if-you’ve-got-’em motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the years. That being said, we’ve also seen many, many, many Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs, Challengers, etc., so hopefully, if those… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Aluminum Body? 1930 Lincoln Model L
OK, so this 1930 Lincoln Model L is hardly a “hot rod Lincoln”, no it’s more like an archeological dig and a fascinating look into what was offered by one of America’s premier auto companies almost a century ago…. more»
Aug 14, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Chevrolet introduced its Advance Design range in 1947 as its first significant vehicle redesign following World War II. It remained in production until early 1955, and this 3100 Pickup would be among the last to roll off the line…. more»
Aug 14, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked 41 Years: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
It says a lot about my aspirations that I’ve bought several Volkswagen repair manuals under the assumption that I’ll eventually buy one just to work on it. The VW I’d have in mind is an early-’70s Beetle or, in… more»
Aug 14, 2024 • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 1990 Chevrolet K1500 4×4 Short Bed
There is no doubt that American Pickups have evolved to a greater extent than almost any vehicle type since the 1950s. Previously viewed as utilitarian workhorses, classics like this 1990 Chevrolet K1500 4×4 Short Bed prove that you can… more»
