After the Ford Model B in 1934, the naming/numbering system got a little confusing (at least to me). The logic had something to do with the horsepower output, yet the 85 hp flathead V8 was called the Model 78,… more»
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Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
True Barn Find: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV
In the 1960s and 1970s, Alfa Romeo built several iterations of the Giulia GTV sports/touring car. In racing form, it took several European Touring Car championships, so, they were all about performance and handling. The seller’s 1968 edition has… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Never Unwrapped: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With Only 30 Miles!
We’ve seen a few low-mileage classics over the past decade at Barn Finds, but this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette could be in a league of its own. Not only is it a highly-desirable first-year ZR-1 model, but it has a… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Nice Driver: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
We’ve recently seen a few nice C3 Corvettes at Barn Finds, but this 1973 model stands out. That isn’t because it is an ultra-cheap project car or a meticulously restored vehicle but because it is one of the tidiest… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Classic Commuter: 1974 Honda Civic
The Civic was Honda’s first truly successful car imported to the U.S. That was in the wake of the pint-sized 600 sedans and right before the demand for fuel-efficient cars took off after the OPEC oil embargo. The first… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 Ford F250 Ranger XLT High Boy
So, are you feeling brave? Good. Because, as you will see, it seems you are not alone. The seller purchased this 1977 Ford F250 Ranger XLT High Boy as a parts vehicle but feels it is too good to… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Very Original: 1949 Fiat Topolino Model A
Fiat introduced the Topolino (“little mouse”) in 1936 to provide everyman with a conveyance swifter and swankier than donkey power for the trip to town on Sundays. A water-cooled 569 cc four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed synchromesh gearbox… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7
Finding an affordable classic British sports car project can be challenging, but this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 could be a prime candidate. It looks pretty tired, but the fact the seller is offering it with No Reserve may prove… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Future Find: Low-Mile 2004 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed
The fifth generation Pontiac GTO is a hugely overlooked member of the next class of collector cars. Like so many others, it was unfairly maligned when new based on its superficial qualities that collectors and enthusiasts deemed undesirable; namely,… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Griswold Family Truckster: 1969 Ford Station Wagon
Here’s a car that’s as funny in real life as in the movie in which its likeness appeared. This 1969 Ford Country Sedan has been converted into a Griswold Family Truckster and is listed here on craigslist. It’ll get… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Potential Bargain? Wire Wheel 1969 MGB GT
I knew very little about MGB’s GT until I got an extended ride in a friend’s 1967 edition a few years back. It was a 90-mile round trip that involved suburban and two-lane rural roads, as well as 70+… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Super Survivor: 1969 Pontiac LeMans
Be you a GM lover, hater, or just a whatever, there’s no denying the grand slam that the General pulled off with their ’68-’72 A-body cars (Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac Tempest/LeMans, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Buick Skylark). They sold in enormous… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Malibu Sport Coupe was consistently the biggest seller in the Chevelle lineup. That may be because the Super Sport muscle car was often included in the numbers. In 1969, 60% of all Chevelle production was for hardtops like… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
69k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS
I have often wondered whether a modern interpretation of Chevrolet’s iconic El Camino would sell in sufficient numbers to justify development or whether the badge’s time has come and gone. Rumors abound that one is under development, but Chevrolet… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
500 Cubic Inches! 1971 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado as a front-wheel-drive personal luxury car in 1967. It would be 1971 before the car got its first redesign in that format, adding a convertible to the mix for the first time since 1966. This… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Moving Sale: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Project
In the 1960s muscle car scene, General Motors had several formidable players. Pontiac had the GTO, Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS 396, Buick had the Skylark GS, and Oldsmobile had the 442 (aka 4-4-2). The latter was in production… more»
