American performance cars were shadows of their former selves as the 1970s drew to a close. The ponies they once possessed seemed to have dribbled out the exhaust and most transformed fuel into noise. The 1979 Pontiac Trans Am… more»
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Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Parked For 50 Years! 1936 Ford Phaeton
We sometimes see classics at Barn Finds, and we can’t help but wonder what their backstory is. That is the case with this 1936 Ford Phaeton. It recently emerged after five decades in storage, but we don’t know why… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Last Year Survivor: 1979 Ford Ranchero
Ford enjoyed sales success when it introduced the Ranchero in 1957, and it would remain part of its model range until 1979. This Ranchero is from the final production year and presents quite well. It appears to be a… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
390 S-Code Project: 1966 Mercury Cyclone
In the mid-1960s, the Cyclone would be the Mercury Comet’s version of a mid-size muscle car. It stayed largely in the shadow of the Ford Fairlane GT and the growing popularity of products being rolled out by the other… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1956 (Chrysler) Imperial
Though it was the premium Chrysler brand since 1926, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955 in the hopes of helping it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln. I suppose the logic was that adding… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
One of a Kind P/U! 2000 Chevrolet S-10 Packard
The S-10 was Chevrolet’s popular compact pickup built from 1982 to 2003. And the Packard 200 was the company’s entry-level sedan produced in 1951 and 1952. For reasons unknown, someone has taken sheet metal from the latter and applied… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
396 Woodie! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
GM executives must have anticipated they had a winner on their hands almost immediately with the Chevrolet Caprice nametag, as the moniker went from being just a trim option for the Impala in 1965 to its own stand-alone model… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ran In 2019: 1953 Studebaker 2R6 Half-Ton
Ranking among the coolest of the 1950s pickups and Studebaker’s second “real” light-duty pickup after their M-series, this 1953 Studebaker 2R6 is a rare model. The 2R series was important for Studebaker and this truck is worthy of a… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
50k Mile Survivor: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre was the breadwinner in Buick’s full-size portfolio from 1959 to 2005. If you didn’t have the budget or desire to move up to the Electra 225, the LeSabre still provided plenty of car for the money. This… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worthwhile Replica? 1983 Porsche GT1 Tribute
Have you ever been tempted to build a replica of an exotic sports cars? Me either, but plenty of people find the temptation too much to resist. This is despite needing to devote thousands of dollars in labor and… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
One of the attractions of the First Generation Mustang is that lifting what some would consider lesser examples to greater heights is not difficult. Owners can buy parts off the shelf to unleash significant performance improvements, which has been… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Survivor: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger
It seems there isn’t a week that passes where we don’t see a First Generation Bronco crossing our desks at Barn Finds. The ongoing popularity of these vehicles helps explain that, and some are pretty sad sights that would… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
30k Miles and Same Owner for 51 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Here’s a nice-looking ’57 Thunderbird that has had one owner for over 51 years and is reported to have only 30,000 original miles (29,599.9 is showing on the odometer photo). Production for the ’57 Thunderbird began on October 3,… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Four Speed Project – 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes the gap between owning a Corvette and driving it down the road proves insurmountable. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette in Mason, Ohio gained fuel and brake system parts that normally indicate an effort to make a long-parked vehicle drive… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes this 1964 Corvette Coupe as a real head-turner, and it is hard to argue with that description. The photo quality is below standard, but they paint a generally positive picture of this classic. However, it hasn’t… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Spare Engine Included: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle demonstrated admirable longevity. It remained in production well beyond expectations when the automotive world and technology had passed it by. It was not many years ago that buyers could find them for mere pennies, but they… more»
