Anytime I review vintage film footage or documentaries from long ago, I always notice all of the full-sized cars. Fords, Chevies, Pontiacs, and Plymouths abound – everywhere. And why not, that’s what people drove. Even after the Arab Oil… more»
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Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Satisfyingly Quick: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
Compared to the numerous fine offerings the folks at Dodge have provided us with since then, the 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z may not seem like much of a performer by today’s standards, but back in the mid-eighties when… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original Interior: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop Coupe
Ford described their restyled 1965 full-sized model as “Solid. Silent. Elegant, and the most-changed cars you’ve seen in a decade – completely new from top to tires.” In my opinion, 1965 was one of the best styling years from… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Minty Hilux: 1983 Toyota Pickup 4×4
It’s amazing how a once-utilitarian vehicle has suddenly become a collectible showpiece. This 1983 Toyota Hilux 4×4 pickup looks absolutely perfect sitting on color-matched steel wheels with the period-correct decals running down the sides. The old-school Toyota pickup has… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Few vehicles embody the muscle car era better than the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. Its stunning styling hints at a car with genuine performance credentials, and the original 440ci Six-Pack under the hood of this car confirms it is… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Family Since ’88: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Cougar is the car that nearly never was. Mercury management wanted a slice of the 1960s pony car pie, but Ford was initially reluctant to grant their wish. However, some pretty persuasive arguments must have been presented because… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Starting From Scratch: 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe
A couple of days from now, you can be the owner of a Corvette. A 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe, to be exact. A couple of years from now, you might be able to drive it. If you spend all… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Keep The Flames? 1974 Chevrolet Corvette With No Reserve
Custom touches on classic cars will often divide opinions. Some enthusiasts will approve, while others will decry such changes. Such is the case with this 1974 Corvette. It is a solid and healthy classic that would benefit from a… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rock-Solid Survivor: 1970 Buick Riviera
Compromising can be challenging, especially for an enthusiast searching for a classic car. They often need to trade off luxury for performance or vice versa. That isn’t the case with this 1970 Buick Riviera. It features enough luxury appointments… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sassy Green 440 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Charger
Chrysler redesigned its mid-size cars in 1971 and the Charger was a beneficiary of the changes, at least that year. Sales were up 26% over the prior period, though nowhere near the car’s peak in 1968-69. This ’71 Charger… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
R/T Clone Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
The second-generation Dodge Charger may have been the turnaround car of the 1960s. From a second-year low of less than 16,000 units in 1967, a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodies brought that number up to more than 92,000 in 1968… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Frame Off Redo: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454
Earlier in the week I covered this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette and tried to sing its praises – particularly as they compare to earlier C3s, such as this 1971 example. From a market and collectibility perspective, it seems that steel… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Droptop Driver! 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Having just been introduced one year earlier, the Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was already off to a strong start by 1965 and securing itself a good position in the Chevy mid-size line-up. Production totals hit more than 150,000 for the… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1969 Plymouth Fury
For much of its extended life, the Plymouth Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie 500 in their respective pecking orders. The cars were redesigned in 1969 and were treated to Chrysler’s new “fuselage styling”…. more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
65K Mile 4×4: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
Do you ever notice that certain models of cars edge up slightly – possibly indicating they’re about to get “hot” – and then seemingly level off? The Porsche 944 is a car that comes to mind in the sports… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 48 Comments
No Reserve! 1972 Lotus Europa
In the roughly 17 months that I have been writing for Barn Finds, one rare car shows up quite often in the “sell this thing NOW” category: the Lotus Europa. We’ve covered fourteen of them since April of ’22…. more»
