The 1955 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. Their cars were all new and for the first time in 37 years, you could get a Chevy with a V8 engine. The “Tri-Fives” as they would become known… more»
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May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bill Mitchell Mystery Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
A handful of people can claim to be the fathers of Chevrolet’s Corvette. While Zora Arkus Duntov has the most gravitas regarding that title, a good argument could be made for Bill Mitchell. As Vice President of Design for… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1st Place Award Winner! 1934 Ford Roadster
Vintage Fords make a regular showing here on Barn Finds and the conditions span everything from soup to nuts. Some are worn-out originals, some are less than worn-out originals, and of course, there are modified examples that run the… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Aerodynamic G-Body: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
One of the more noteworthy models of the fifth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix was in 1986 when the aeroback 2+2 was introduced as a limited-edition offering to the public so that the car could qualify to be raced in the… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1 Of 2,401: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Pace Car
Even with the Oldsmobile Delta 88 getting a significant size reduction for 1977, the car still had an attractive look on the outside and this was back in the good old days when automakers still attached importance to offering… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Hugger Orange Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Factory paint colors on cars were starting to get a bit wild in the late 1960s. Chrysler had a whole series of them called “High-Impact” and some of those almost glowed in the dark. Chevrolet had one called Hugger… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Former S-Code 390 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang
The sales phenom of the 1960s – the Ford Mustang – got its first styling refresh in 1967. And the engine bay was enlarged to accommodate big-block engines. Such was the case with this ’67 convertible which left the… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Insurance Buster: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
Though Oldsmobile had the 442 to compete in the mid-size muscle car arena of the late 1960s, they added one more product to the mix in 1970. It was the Rallye 350, using a smaller engine than the other… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Early Edition: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
UPDATE 05/18/2023: Few things are more frustrating than thinking your classic has sold at auction, only to be confronted by a non-paying buyer. That has been the fate of the owner of this 1964½ Mustang Convertible. Things looked rosy… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Full Classic Potential: 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Project
The Lincoln Continental is one of the longest-running and most interrupted nameplates in the history of the automobile. The Continental was produced from 1939 through 1942, then again after the war from 1946 to 1948. Another hiatus ensued in… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Preserve or Restore? 1968 Ford Bronco
One of the challenges of the automotive world is determining which currently cheap and cheerful vehicles are likely to become future classics worthy of investment. Get the call right, and a pot of gold awaits the bold risk-takers. Get… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with 25k Original Miles!
Some classics seem to tick all the right boxes for enthusiasts and potential buyers, which appears true with this 1989 Camaro IROC-Z. It possesses the most desirable drivetrain combination offered by Chevrolet that year, and it has clocked a… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Welsh Classic: 1971 Gilbern Invader Mk II
When contemplating the centers of European sports car production during the 1960s and 1970s, Wales is not a country that springs instantly to mind. However, it was once home to a giant killer that produced some of that genre’s… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
440 V8 4-Speed! 1965 Plymouth Fury III
In 1965, the Fury was a full-size automobile again after the downsizing debacle of 1962 when Chrysler thought Chevy was going to put its big cars on a diet. Four models were offered, based on the level of trim:… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Drop-Top Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
Ford’s first entry into the new compact car market of the 1960s was the Falcon. It was so popular that its platform would go only to spawn several other FOMOCO products, including the Mercury Comet and the Ford Mustang,… more»
May 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rear-Wheel Drive: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By 1987, a decade had passed and the platform for the then down-sized full-size Chevrolets was still in use. The Impala name had been replaced by a variety of iterations of the Caprice, with the Caprice Classic being the… more»
