Full-size domestic convertibles make regular appearances here on Barn Finds. And with good reason – they’re a throw-back to another time, one, that unfortunately, is lost to the ages. The good news is that, usually, these drop-tops were built… more»
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Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Low-Mile Survivor! 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT
Mystic, Connecticut, a few blocks from the briny waters of the Atlantic Ocean, might be nearly the last place to hunt for almost completely-original classic cars suitable for entry in survivor class, but that’s exactly what we have here…. more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Monster Grand National: 1986 Buick Regal 4×4
Why, why, why? It’s that age-old question, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that you should. And here’s a case in point, a 1986 Buick Regal 4X4. While it’s easy to appreciate the planning and mechanical skills… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Rapid Transit Show Car: 1970 Plymouth Cuda
There have been numerous cars from every automaker that enthusiasts have deemed legendary examples for a variety of reasons, and Mopar sure has its share that’s earned this badge. But a few cars in particular that seem to be… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Container Find! 1958 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
The signing of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 led to the creation of today’s interstate highway system. As a nod to the future that lay ahead, Mercury launched the Turnpike Cruiser, built in 1957 and 1958 as a… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Desirable Model: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE Y82
Although tightening emission regulations were biting deep by 1977, Pontiac tried to inject some excitement into its Trans Am range, releasing the Special Edition Y82. They have become desirable classics, achieving a significant premium over the price commanded by… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Tackling somebody’s unfinished project build can be daunting, but some find the challenge irresistible. That is the situation with this 1973 Plymouth Road Runner, with the photos suggesting it will take a new owner more time than money to… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rally Replica: 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2
Group B represented the pinnacle of rally sport. This set of rules, introduced in 1982 for sport grand touring cars, spurred a flurry of development by Peugeot, Audi, Lancia, Opel, and Ford – all jostling for primacy in the… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Preserve or Restore? 1955 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Some classics come with so much character that the thought of performing a restoration seems somehow wrong. That could be the case with this 1955 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup. Its panels wear the usual assortment of bumps and bruises, but… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Big-Block: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
If you drew up a list of the Top 5 American muscle cars from the 1960s, there’s a good chance the Chevelle SS 396 would make the grade. Even in its most conservative form, its big-block provided impressive performance… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Redone Everything! 1964 Plymouth Valiant Convertible
What a wonderfully fine little car! It’s not a pretentious collectible, or a fawned-over muscle car, just a nice compact convertible in the form of a 1964 Plymouth Valiant. This is the type of old car that is too… more»
Apr 19, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Final Outing: 1974 Pontiac GTO
With sales of its mid-size muscle car – the GTO – on the skids through 1973, Pontiac shifted the auto’s focus to competing with compacts like the Plymouth Duster 360. It was now an option on the Ventura, which… more»
Apr 19, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Just Beachy: 1961 Meyers Manx SR
Here on facebook Marketplace is a rare Meyers Manx – the SR – with just 200 copies made. The asking price is $25,000 and the car is located in Peru, Indiana. The Meyers Manx was created by Bruce Meyers… more»
Apr 19, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Daily Driver: 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
In the 1970s, U.S.-made cars started going on diets. The Mustang “pony car” became the Mustang II sub-compact in 1974. The GM full-size cars shrank in 1977, followed by their intermediates in 1978. The big Chevrolets, for example, lost… more»
Apr 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Irish Green Project: 1968 Porsche 911
When it comes to air-cooled Porsche 911s, there are some key ingredients you would be wise to look for in a project: long-hood era; great colors; and a matching-numbers drivetrain. This Irish Green 1968 Porsche 911 here on eBay… more»
Apr 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2,254 Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang 25th Anniversary
If the domestic brands are known for one thing, it’s never seeing an opportunity to create a special edition model they didn’t like. The Ford Mustang and other muscle cars like it are perhaps subject to being made into… more»
