This is the time to put your fiberglass and / or dune buggy knowledge to good use: just what the heck is this thing? Obviously, it’s a dune buggy with Volkswagen mechanicals and almost certainly built on a VW… more»
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Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
YouTube Star: 1978 Nissan 200SX
Have you ever dreamed of owning a car that was made famous for a brief moment on YouTube? Me either. But, should you be so inspired, this 1978 Nissan 200SX was once featured as a legitimate barn find on… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked in 2005: 1985 Cadillac Deville
When grandpa gets tired of driving back and forth to Florida, the land yacht usually gets parked in the place it traveled to last. Most of the time, the car ends up in Florida, because who the heck wants… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Swinger 340 Project: 1969 Dodge Dart
U.S. automakers went after more youthful buyers in the 1960s, beginning with the muscle car market movement in 1964. But it didn’t stop there, at least for Chrysler. Hoping to generate more interest in its rather boxy compact Dart,… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Exciting Small Car? 1967 King Midget Model III
The seller refers to this 1967 King Midget Model III as the “World’s Most Exciting Small Car”, and while I’m not sure whether that’s a historic King Midget advertising line or their personal belief, I’ve always wanted one. They’re… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Survivor-Quality V8: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth introduced the Barracuda just 17 days before Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, yet the Mustang would always eclipse the Barracuda in sales. And often on a scale of 10 to 1 or more. The genre was nicknamed… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fake Top and Rolls Grille: 1985 Cadillac Seville
As a child of the seventies and eighties, I look back upon that era with great nostalgia. While we live in one of the greatest times in history for automobiles, those who lived through the previous decades can attest… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Heritage Edition: 1983 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird is an icon in American car enthusiast circles, but the ninth generation model hasn’t caught on as a legitimate collector’s item at the moment. That’s not to say it’s a bad car, but the nameplate suffered… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Impressive Condition: 1973 Datsun 240Z
The original Z car remains a viable alternative to the likes of the Porsche 911 if you’re shopping in the 70s sports car arena. While values have leveled off slightly, there’s no denying the virtues of a clean early… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swedish Survivor: 1983 Saab 900 Turbo
This 1983 Saab 900 Turbo hatch is notable not only for being in wholly decent condition but also for having seemingly every cool factory option available. The listing notes it has been in long-term family ownership and comes equipped… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Montana Barn Find: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, and their ongoing popularity makes the trend understandable. Genuine survivors make ideal project candidates, regardless of an owner’s vision for the vehicle. This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup was recently… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
23K-Mile One Family 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon
If you’re of a certain age, you can’t help but have the “Volare” song in your head every time we see a Plymouth Volare here on Barn Finds. “Volare, oh oh – Cantare, oh oh oh oh…” This time… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Nicole Auto Conversion: 1986 BMW Alpina C2 2.5
In the world of old-school BMWs, the Alpina badge represents an exceedingly desirable specimen. Similar to Mercedes-Benz with AMG and Porsche’s relationship with RUF, the Alpina namesake was effectively as close as you could get to a factory-backed tuner… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
British Barn Find: 1964 Jaguar Mark X
For buyers seeking a British luxury sedan during the sixties decade, one very opulent choice was the Jaguar Mark X, which saw production beginning with the 1961 model and running through 1970. The large size and distinctive lines looked… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Amazing Aussie Garage Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT
UPDATE 11/28/2023: There are times when I write articles like this, and I quote a potential sale price where I’m wide of the mark. That was conclusively the case with this 1970 Ford Falcon GT because I significantly underestimated… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor! 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Before we launch into a review of AMC’s Pacer, let’s establish a modicum of credibility for a car that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. First, Brigitte Bardot owned a Pacer, a wagon version complete with faux wood… more»
