Restoration Required: 1967 Jaguar E-Type

Although the values of some versions have taken a recent hit, a pristine Series 1 Jaguar E-Type can still command a healthy six-figure price. They are keenly sought by enthusiasts wishing to experience life behind the wheel of a… more»

Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird was in production from 1961 to 1963. They seemed to run in three-year cycles (1955-57, 1958-60, 1961-63, 1964-66). Personal luxury cars were still evolving with competitors like Buick joining the field in… more»

One Year Only? 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan

We’re no strangers to rarity claims at Barn Finds, and some are more valid than others. The seller claims that this 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan is a one-year-only model, and, as we will see, there is an… more»

7k-Mile Time Capsule: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

I know, I know, a collaboration between Chrysler and Maserati was a head scratcher 35 years ago and still is. Lee Iacocca, then Chrysler’s CEO, had more hits than misses in his long, storied automotive career. But his attempt… more»

German GT Project: 1979 Porsche 928

Not only does this formerly brilliant grand tourer look sad, the seller’s tale is sad as well. He is beset with a serious health issue and has been liquidating his collection – never a story we want to hear…. more»

Ran When Parked: 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 700

Chevrolet entered the compact car market in 1960 in an unconventional way (for U.S. automakers at the time). The new Corvair had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the same lines as that of the VW Beetle which was beginning… more»

400 Powered? 1974 Pontiac GTO Project

I can’t be the only one in the world who thinks the ’74 GTO was a more-than-fair effort considering the atmosphere that fostered it. Yes, it’s a Nova in the most primitive sense, but it was about as quick… more»

Parked Since ’70: 1956 Lincoln Premiere

When I first saw the listing for this 1956 Lincoln Premier, which is mislabeled as a 1956 Lincoln Continental, I thought, “OK, another Continental Mark II.” Nope, this one’s a Premiere four-door sedan, one of 19K  assembled 68 long… more»

Near Mint: 1970s Raider Twin-Track 34TT and 44TT

I’m not thinking about winter, but I’m always thinking about vintage snowmobiles, having grown up in this era and living in the country where we could ride to our heart’s content, at least until the machines flooded, got stuck,… more»

Rare Acapulco Edition? 1974 Volkswagen Thing

The VW Thing (technically the Type 181) was a military-style vehicle that most closely resembled the Jeep. But it was a rear-wheel drive “fun-mobile” that used the same rear-mounted engine as the VW Beetle. They were only sold in… more»

Buried Alive! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a popular muscle car in the late 1960s. Conceived to be a more budget-conscious entry, it debuted in 1968 with sales peaking in 1969. The 1970 edition was the last of the first generation… more»

Luxuriously Garish: 1984 Tiffany Classic

The sixties through the eighties were the glory years for replica manufacturers.  Making molds for fiberglass bodies was cheap and easy, the world was awash in VW Beetles (which provided the donor engine and chassis of choice), and we… more»

Pint-Sized Hot Rod: 1957 Messerschmitt KR200

There are a few left-field cars that have developed a cult following in the classic market, and the 1957 Messerschmitt KR200 falls into that category. It is hard not to fall in love with its quirky styling and radical… more»

Nicest One Left? 9k Mile 1978 AMC Concord DL

I’ve always been one who often enjoys rooting for the underdogs, so growing up during the seventies in a neighborhood with an AMC dealership nearby probably helped influence this at a young age.  Learning to drive on a stick-shift… more»

Daily Driver: 1987 Ford Country Squire Wagon

Coming in almost a foot shorter than the previous generation Country Squire, this eight-generation 1987 Ford Country Squire Wagon was still a big car at just under 18 feet in length. The seller has this faded and patina-heavy example… more»

Turbo-Jet Surprise! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

The muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was largely focused on mid-size automobiles like the Chevelle SS 396 and the Pontiac GTO. But a sleeper in the group was the new Chevy Caprice which could be ordered with a… more»

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