In the 1950s, most car companies offered just one size of automobile. By the next decade, compacts and then intermediates were added to the lineup of traditional full-size products. Chevrolet’s entry in the mid-size arena was the Chevelle in… more»
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Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Has Waited 40 Years: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Ford got a step ahead of Chevrolet in 1959 by introducing the Ranchero, a pickup based on a station wagon platform rather than a truck. Chevy caught up in 1959 by introducing the El Camino when they redesigned their… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
8k Miles? 1971 Citroen Safari Station Wagon
Coming from the great Northwest is a fantastic and funky 1971 Citroen Safari station wagon. Located in Portland, Oregon, this family cruiser is said to have low mileage and could be yours for $12,000. According to the seller, the… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
AC Blows Cold! 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
How many times have you read in a classified ad that a car’s air conditioning “just needs a charge”? This will not be one of those times, because the seller of this ’74 Dart says that the “air blows… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 International Scout II Rallye
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of this Scout from when they purchased it and additional pictures during the restoration. You can view these photos in the galleries below. Some enthusiasts hesitate to buy a recently restored classic,… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-1: 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
We see quite a few Australian classics at Barn Finds, which is understandable since we have a strong following Down Under. This 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback is not the first we have seen, but it is unquestionably the… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Boosted Brit! 1991 Bentley Turbo R
In the 1960s and ’70s Bentley existed largely as a “Rolls-Royce with no hood ornament” before RR honored Bentley’s racing roots with the Mulsanne Turbo in 1982. The Bentley Turbo R continues that spirit, a powerful and luxurious super-cruiser… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
350-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Nova Hatchback Project
The third-generation Chevrolet Nova received an exterior update for the 1973 model, with a hatchback option becoming available for the first time as can be found on the rear section of this one. Details are sparse from the seller… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
BF Auction: 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT 4×4
UPDATE – The seller had an emergency just come up and has to put a pause on the auction. Hopefully, they will be able to restart the auction! The midsized SUV market has taken off, and not surprisingly, General… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Gullwing Alternative: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Less sporty than luxurious, the 190SL was Mercedes’ answer to Max Hoffman’s suggestion that an alternative to the expensive, race-bred 300SL would be welcome in the American market. A prototype of the new car was plying the roads by… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Italian Classic: 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
Rivalries are nothing new in the automotive world, and it was one such situation that motivated De Tomaso to attach the Mangusta badge to the car that replaced its Vallelunga. Only 401 of these vehicles rolled off the line… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Survivor-Quality Beetle: 1959 Volkswagen Type 1
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the most-produced cars in history. From the post-World War II era into the early 21st Century, some 23 million of them were built. The automobile is credited with… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
13k Original Miles! 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
We’ve recently seen a few low-mile classics at Barn Finds, and this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport will undoubtedly appeal to many of our readers. Its condition is exceptional, which is easily understood when you learn that it has… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stalled for 41 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The first generation of the Chevy Corvette (C1) ended in 1962. It had been in play since the first Corvette was sold in 1953. The cars were little changed in the final C1 year, yet sales would reach a… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Parked for 5 Years: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
Colin Chapman was a lateral thinker whose innovative ideas forever changed the world of motorsport. He knew cars with modest engine power could offer excellent performance if every excess ounce was pruned away, coining the iconic phrase, “simplify and… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One-Owner Barn Find! 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
Bright trim and chrome bumpers gleaming in the sun, this 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Milan, Illinois comes to market with its original title, and claimed original tires! After covering a mere 51,292 miles of hills and dales over… more»
