A listing popped up in my neck of the woods for a stash of W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz cars that have clearly been sitting for some time. At the same time, a friend managed to get down to the property, and… more»
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Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Summer Driver: 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M6 SE
The Fiero is one of those cars that we may be surprised to learn some owners have held onto as collectors items. The usual model we see socked away is the GT, which benefitted from more power and better… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Donated Chevrolet Caprice Needs to Ride Again
It almost came to blows between a kid named Paul and me one day. This because the other boy made an enormous pronouncement about me: “You haven’t been the same since your dad bought that Caprice Estate.” He was… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
It is common for major manufacturers to turn to companies with a motorsport background to improve vehicle performance. Lotus has provided suspension tuning expertise to many companies, but Chevrolet contracted Cosworth to inject some excitement into its fairly pedestrian… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Pint-Sized Woodie! 1974 Ford Pinto
Ford’s Pinto was a major player in the U.S. subcompact wars of the 1970s. Introduced in 1971, the little car would last 10 years and see a production of nearly 3.2 million units. The ’74 model year would be… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
The “Chagster”! 1982 Checker Marathon
Getting picked up in this 1982 Checker Marathon taxi and telling the driver to “Step on it” could render a unique car hire service experience. At first blush, it’s obvious that it’s hardly in what would be considered an… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Mini-Muscle: 1977 AMC Gremlin
There seems to be a contingent of us here at Barn Finds that enjoy oddball cars. I’m among that group but point my preference toward those cars that look odd but teeter on the edge of cool. This 1977… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rusty A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
Which is more pathetic—the state of this sorry A-code Mustang, or the ad that purports to represent it for sale? The tip on this 1966, available here on ebay, came from an unknown source. Still, it’s a good one,… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2 of 1: Pair of 1961 Studebaker Hawks
Famed stylist Raymond Loewy did a refresh of the Starliner coupe and came up with the Hawk series beginning in 1956. For the next eight years, some variants of a Studebaker automobile would carry the Hawk name. Production of… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Nice 1966 Sunbeam Tiger In Long-Term Storage
Don’t do what I did—passing up on a mint Sunbeam Tiger for $4,000, and a funky but running example for $1,500. Granted, this was some years ago—before values zoomed. Now they’re often $100,000 cars. The 1966 Mark 1a example… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Freshly Rebuilt V8! 1974 AMC Javelin
In 1974, two manufacturers and three brands got out of the “pony car” business. Citing a downward spiral in demand, American Motors, Plymouth, and Dodge all pulled out of the space. Usually last place in sales, the Javelin outsold… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Midas Edition: 1980 International Scout II Traveler
This 1980 International Scout II Traveler is a rare Midas edition equipped with the rare turbodiesel engine and a four-speed manual. In the world of Scouts, this is about as good as it gets for an equipment list. The… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stalled Restoration: 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70
In 1939 and 1940, Oldsmobile offered three flavors of its automobiles: the Series 60, 70, and 90. The level of trim was what differentiated the first two which also carried six-cylinder power (the 90 came with an eight). The… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Fuel-Injected 5-Speed! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
I have previously discussed project vehicles that have appeared on our desks at Barn Finds and how some could be prime candidates for a faithful restoration or a restomod build. This 1969 Mustang Grande treads the middle ground because… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Estate Find: 1971 Bradley GT Kit Car
Kit cars have been around for a really long time, with a few of the earliest examples dating back to around the turn of the twentieth century. But it seems like the interest sort of skyrocketed in the fifties… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
NASCAR-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe
With significant effort, General Motors brought special aerodynamic G-bodied Chevrolet and Pontiac coupes to market in 1986. Dreams of dominating NASCAR’s high-speed ovals like the Daytona Motor Speedway drove the complete redesign of the rear to accommodate this long… more»
