Austrian moped maker, Puch, offered many models of these small pedal-started motorcycles beginning in the early-1950s and they were popular well into the 1980s. After that, the company was squeezed out of the market due to intense competition and… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Limelight Trophy Winner! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the most successful of the 1960s mid-size muscle cars. Perhaps only the Pontiac GTO eclipsed it in terms of demand. First-generation (1968-70) production exceeded 172,000 copies, not bad for a car that… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Classic Wagon: 1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
When it comes to station wagons, America is pretty tough to beat for crafting the ultimate version of a family hauler. The Europeans refined the concept by making wagons entertaining to drive in addition to hauling more cargo than… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Post-War Compact: 1951 Kaiser Henry J
The small and economical Kaiser Henry J may have been the right car but at the wrong time. The assumption after World War II was that buyers would scoop up thrifty cars in large numbers. Instead, with years of… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Project: 1970s Muskin Tri-Cat
We’ve seen many three-wheelers here on Barn Finds over the years, even a few of this genre, as in not an ATV or ATC from a Japanese manufacturer, but almost homemade-looking fiberglass-body models with a rear engine. This one… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Lost Storage: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Drop-Top
The Bonneville was a staple in the Pontiac lineup from 1957 to 2005 and was usually the top-of-the-line offering. The cars were redesigned in 1961 through 1964 and the latter editions of the Bonneville rode on a three-inch longer… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1969 AMC AMX 390/4-Speed Project
Looking at the resume for how this 1969 AMC AMX started out, the car sure ticked a lot of the right boxes, but unfortunately, it’s mostly in the past tense now as lots of the good stuff is already… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Out of the Barn! 1962 Chevrolet Greenbrier Camper
Based on the new Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, Chevrolet expanded that product line to include a truck/van platform. The delivery version was called the Corvan 95 (for its 95-inch wheelbase) while the passenger version was the Greenbrier…. more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Low Miles: 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible
The Mustang was a wild success from the get-go, so it wasn’t long before Ford granted Mercury’s wish for a pony car of its own. The Cougar, in development since 1964, was launched for model year 1967 as a… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Bandit Edition: 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Real or fake? I can’t for the life of me find much out about this so-called “Bandit Edition” 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Given the popularity surrounding Burt Reynolds and his exploits from Smokey and the Bandit, it’s of… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Purple Dino! 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4
Now this one’s a looker! Big black rubber bumpers or not, this 1975 Ferrari “Dino” 308 GT4 has great lines – and an interesting owner story. One of only about 2,800 produced, they were named for family patriarch Enzo… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
4-Speed Project: 1971 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 or 4-4-2 was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car in the 1960s and 1970s. It would be popular enough to warrant becoming a series of its own from 1968 to 1971, but it would be an option on the… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Some sellers patch up a classic before placing it on the market, hiding its history under fresh paint. That isn’t the case with this 1974 Dodge Challenger. It isn’t perfect, but that is part of its attraction. It wears… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Worth The Bother?: 1983 Chevy Caprice Classic
Sometimes, you just shouldn’t. Maybe that’s the case with this 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic brought to us from tipster extraordinaire Mitchell G. It a four-door car that’s been sitting for twenty years and is available now on craigslist. Currently,… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
4-Door Sleeper? 1972 Chevrolet Malibu V8
The Chevy Malibu was in its ninth year of production in 1972 and was still one of the company’s best-selling nameplates. Changes were few from 1971 to 1972 as a whole new Chevelle was due to come out in… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 91 Comments
Mini Muscle Machine: 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT
If you missed your chance to drive a mini-GT car years ago, here’s a 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT available on ebay. It’s a sharp looker, as we’ll discuss below, but the value is your guess. At the moment, it… more»
