Billed as “the first American-built import,” American Motors Corporation’s Gremlin competed against the likes of the Ford Pinto and the Chevrolet Vega. This 1973 AMC Gremlin X in Frankfort, Illinois features one option that never graced a factory Pinto… more»
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Jun 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Project Pair: Barn Find Jaguar XJ6Cs
We all have that dream of cracking open a barn door and finding a vintage car or truck inside; the fantasy is even better when the vehicle in question is actually of some value to you personally or to… more»
Jun 28, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Fresh Paint: 1966 Pontiac GTO
We commonly see classics at Barn Finds where an owner has forsaken an automatic transmission for a manual to unlock additional performance. It is rarer for one to appear where someone has adopted the opposite approach. That is the… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This is the car that sounded the death knell for the First Generation Mustang GT. Well, not this car specifically, but the Mustang derivative wearing these badges. It is a 1969 Mach 1, and its overwhelming success robbed the… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Family Owned: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
A long-term ownership history can be very desirable when an enthusiast considers spending their hard-earned cash on a classic purchase. This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS ticks that box because it has been part of the same family since it… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
V8 Included: 1971 Ford Bronco Project
We see our share of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, partly because they remain so desirable. The fascinating thing is that modified examples can command eye-watering prices on par with 100% original vehicles. This 1971 Bronco is a… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 55 Comments
Split Window Optional: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
When Chevrolet released the C2 Corvette in 1963, it added a Coupe to the range. The ’63 included a split rear window, which would remain a styling feature for a single year. Some buyers found the strip distracting and… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Turbo Coupe: 1987 Subaru RX
Subaru is known for building turbocharged hot rods, but that reputation is born out of recent models like the WRX and Legacy GT. However, back in the 1980s, Subaru was already out in front with offering high-performance models with… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1974 Mercury Capri
The Ford Capri is a somewhat misunderstood classic from the 1970s, despite having a pedigree that seemingly makes it a desirable driver’s car. With Ford of Europe’s engineering behind it and a torquey Cologne V6 under the hood, it… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Family Sedan: 1972 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice started out in 1965 as a mid-year upscale option on the Impala. This was no doubt in response to the success that Ford was having with its new Galaxie 500 derivative, the LTD. For 1966, the… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Front Wheel Drive Find: 1968 Olds Toronado 455
My feeling has always been that big 1960s American cars have no business being front-wheel drive. Why would they need to be when their corporate siblings pushed their power out from the wheels at the back of the car?… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve Ragtop: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
In April 1964, Ford debuted the new Mustang “pony car” and changed the automotive landscape for years to come. Though it came 17 days after Plymouth brought out the Barracuda, the Mustang would dominate the new market space well… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Here’s a real-deal barn find for y’all! That’s what we have in the 1956 Ford Thunderbird seen here on craigslist for an asking price of $13,500. Not bad, though we have to do that math on a resto for… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Built Bargain: 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T
If you are of an age and can recall the year 1980, you’ll remember fourteen percent mortgages, high inflation, all-time high fuel prices, couples with odd and even rationing thanks to the Iranian oil embargo’s lingering effects (that started… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Radical Rarity: 1971 Brubaker Box
Like many kit cars of the era, the 1970s Brubaker Box is mechanically a Volkswagen. But it has a layout and fiberglass body that looks nothing like any of the kit cars on the market then and now. Only… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
True Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Impala 396
When envisioning what my dream 1968 Chevrolet Impala might consist of, the first thing that comes to mind is an SS 427. Unfortunately, this one’s not a Super Sport and there’s no 427, but it is equipped with a… more»
