Original vehicles are always interesting to see, they often bring us back to the era more so than restored vehicles do. Or, for me they do, just thinking about how they’re exactly as built, or almost exactly other than… more»
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Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Red Long Roof: 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon
Twenty-five years before the minivan arrived, this was how you hauled kids, Little League teams, Aunt Edna, groceries, lumber, and whatnot: the classic All American 6-passenger and 9-passenger station wagon. And while Fords (269,378) and Chevys (195,585) were the… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Series 2 Project: 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2
Among all E-Types, the Jaguar XKE 2+2 has always been one of my favorites, not only in the looks department but the car also gets an honorable mention for pseudo-practicality too as it offered seating for an additional 2… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
8K-Mile Estate Find: 1988 Chevrolet Nova
I think we’ve only seen one NUMMI-built (a GM/Toyota partnership) Chevrolet “Nova” from this era here on Barn Finds. Yes, Barn Finds. The place where you typically see American muscle cars in various states of repair, including the original… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Oven-Baked Opportunity: 1971 Plymouth Duster
At the end of the 1960s, Plymouth was looking for a way to attract more youthful buyers to its Valiant line of compact cars. The solution was to add a fastback variant to the mix in 1970 with its… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
What Don’t You Know?: 1976 Porsche 914
“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Kind of circular, but a saying that rings true, and never more than in the case of this 1976 Porsche 914. Chuck Foster brings us this tip on a car located in… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Certain words and phrases used within the classic world will almost invariably cause an enthusiast’s blood to boil. Patina is one, as is “ran when parked.” You could probably add “only original once” to the list, but it is… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bicentennial Edition? 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates, running from 1962 to 1979 (and again later as a captive import in the 1980s). The last outing as a rear-wheel drive automobile began in 1975 when it was promoted… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Optional Snow Plow: 1971 Ford Bronco
It can sometimes be challenging to determine what sort of life a classic has lived, but this 1971 Ford Bronco provides at least one good clue. It features an optional snow plow, suggesting it has seen plenty of winter… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Another 7-Up Edition! 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible
The 7-Up Edition Ford Mustang is one of the more unusual special editions out there, representing a stillborn marketing campaign that intended to give away a bunch of Fox body convertibles in celebrate of the NCAA finals. The competition… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
The 1970 Corvette is a relatively low-production model, for a couple of reasons. First, a UAW strike in early 1969 resulted in a hefty order backlog for that year’s ‘Vettes. When John DeLorean joined Chevrolet in February of 1969,… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Recently Restored: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Turbo
It may seem a bold statement, but I believe the Chevrolet Corvair is one of the most significant vehicles produced by an American manufacturer. There will undoubtedly be howls of protest from some quarters, so it is worth my… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Ranger XLT: 1979 Ford Bronco
We cover the Holy Grail of Ford Broncos (’66-’77) pretty thoroughly here on BF. But what about the BIG Bronco that followed? Well, we feature those extensively too but they just don’t have the draw that the smaller, simpler… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garage Find Project: 1986 Ford Bronco 4WD
The Bronco was Ford’s first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), and it enjoyed a 30-year run from 1966 to 1996. At first, it was a smaller vehicle that was designed to compete with the Jeep, but later it grew to… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Out Of The Barn: 1969 Ford 428 Cobra
The seller of this 1969 Ford Cobra doesn’t really jump on the 428 Cobra moniker until some distance into the listing, instead referring to it as a Torino – how unusual! There’s not a lot of description but what… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Running Project: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph’s TR6 was the successor to the previous TR4/TR5 sports cars but was mechanically similar. Though built in England, more than 90% of the little cars produced between 1969 and 1976 were exported to the U.S. This example from… more»
