Did Ralph Nader kill the Corvair? Unsafe At Any Speed, the book by Nader published in 1965, haunts every conversation about the Corvair, but its subject was really safety in a larger sense, and how automakers resisted implementing measures… more»
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Mar 26, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Police Special: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Some classics are deceptive, meaning you must burrow below the surface to identify what makes them genuinely special. That is the case with this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is a solid and complete vehicle that needs… more»
Mar 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Retain or Restore? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
It is a question worth careful consideration. The seller describes this 1964 Corvette Coupe’s overall condition as acceptable for a driver-grade car. The new owner could revive this classic and enjoy it cosmetically untouched. However, the relentless value increases… more»
Mar 26, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Affordable Classic: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
It almost seems inevitable that any classic falling within the affordable category will require significant restoration work. This can make an initially inexpensive purchase become a financial black hole. However, this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere could be an exception to… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 5,000: 1959 Auto Union 1000 Sp
The Auto Union 1000 Sp was an interesting sports car built by Germany’s Auto Union beginning in 1958. Just 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced through 1965, taking many of their styling hints from the 1st-generation Ford Thunderbird…. more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Real Deal? 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
I have no issue with clone or tribute cars when they appear on the market, provided the seller doesn’t represent the vehicle as something it isn’t. The owner of this 1966 Mustang Fastback initially identifies it as a GT… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Stalled Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
Hidden away in this garage is a 1968 Dodge Charger desperately needing love. Some enthusiasts hesitate to tackle another person’s unfinished project, but since this one stalled early, it might not be that bad. Its original drivetrain is intact,… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One-Year-Only Ventura Package: 1974 Pontiac GTO
The 1974 Pontiac GTO was the last one before the car took a lengthy hiatus, with the name not revived again until it made a brief comeback nearly 30 years later, but the fifth-generation Goat didn’t stick around for… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 72 Comments
Crazy Custom 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Let’s say that you’re, oh, Richard Milhous Nixon, that stalwart of conservativism. That button-down California senator who went on to fame as Vice President and then President. Are you with me so far? Then let’s say that you want… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Factory 426 Hemi: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440
Despite popular belief, the Dodge Coronet 440 nametag didn’t indicate what was actually under the hood in 1966, as the number “440” was merely a trim-level designation for the car. But the buyer did have several engine options to… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rare K-Car: 1985 Plymouth Laser Turbo
After profits topped 2 billion dollars in 1978, Ford decided to fire Lee Iacocca after a 32-year career which eventually saw him becoming President of the company. But it was probably for the best, as Chrysler viewed him as… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Award Winner! 1961 Pontiac Ventura
Between 1960 and 1970, the Ventura was an upscale version of the Catalina, perhaps like the Impala was a tier above the Bel Air. Mechanically they were mostly the same car, but the Ventura was packaged to appeal more… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare Microcar: 1959 Goggomobil T 250
Post-war Europe was a pretty miserable place as various countries struggled to rebuild their economies and destroyed infrastructure. Governments recognized the limitations and believed one strategy to accelerate the recovery was to get the population mobile. With materials in… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Choosing which path to follow when completing another person’s unfinished project can be difficult, and it is a decision facing the new owner of this 1968 Corvette Convertible. With the hard work done, the buyer needs to add the… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We seem to have had a run on classic Ford Convertibles recently at Barn Finds, and this 1966 Galaxie 500 is another example. It presents well as a driver-grade vehicle, with no apparent needs. With warm weather on our… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Decisions, decisions! If you walked into this garage, which classic would you choose? The Corvette would be tempting because it sets new standards in handling and performance for an American sports car. However, it isn’t an option. The story… more»
