The Phoenix was the nameplate successor to the Pontiac Ventura, a derivative of the Chevy Nova. Introduced in 1977, it employed rear-wheel-drive until a redesign in 1980 ushered in front-wheel-drive (as did Chevy with the ill-fated Citation). This 1978… more»
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Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Find: 1956 Morris Minor Series II Project
Looking for an uncommon alternative to a VW Bug? We’ve got just the thing! Here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Morris Minor series II four-door sedan with an asking price of $3500, located in Bidwell, Ohio. Thanks to… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Grand Pa’s Barn Find: 1931 Plymouth Roadster
This 1931 Plymouth DeLuxe is about as an “all-in-the-family” example as you’ll find. The car was purchased new, 92 years ago by the seller’s grandfather and now after a lengthy barn stay, it’s time for this roadster to say… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupe
After WWII, Alfa Romeo required several years to re-establish design and production. It was able to continue making the glamorous but large 6C 2500 after the war, but that motorcar was completely out of sync with post-war Europe. The… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • Stories • 25 Comments
Extracting A 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
The Barn Finds Community honestly has to be one of the most amazing group of car nuts out there! We recently sold this Pontiac Safari as a BF Auction, but flat tires all the way around was going to… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Deluxe Two-Tone: 1989 GMC Suburban V2500
It’s to be expected that family haulers will take some abuse. Especially those that can perform other heavy-duty tasks well. Sometimes, however, we come across examples that have escaped the grips of their presumed pre-determined fate, like this 1989… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tri-Five V8 Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210
The 210 was the mid-range model of full-size car (the only size back then) offered by Chevrolet. It was positioned between the 150 and Bel Air in terms of its trim level and was sometimes referred to as the… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Luxe for Few Bucks: 1973 Chevy Caprice
I’ve made no secret of my love for big Chevys like the 1973 Caprice two-door offered to us via a tip from Pat L. It’s not a muscle car; it’s a luxury car. It’s not a personal luxury car,… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Last Of The Line: 1984 Hurst/Olds
“Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em” was the title of an album by rapper MC Hammer in the 1990. Apparently this 1984 Cutlass didn’t listen, as someone’s hurt every corner of it. Maybe not with a hammer, but who knows?… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Red and Ready: 1985 Dodge Ram 150
I recall a time (that doesn’t seem long ago) when classic trucks were an afterthought in the collector car world. Times have changed as popularity has grown with prices following suit, especially for clean, original examples. This 1985 Dodge… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
European-Inspired: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was Pontiac’s attempt to woo buyers who were attracted to European sport/luxury sedans like BMW. Based on the new Colonnade mid-size platform in 1973, it shared in the design and/or name of several existing Pontiac products,… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Affordable Turbo Droptop: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
Every so often we’ll get a tip here at Barn Finds regarding a car which, at least upon first glance, seems so reasonably priced I’ll wonder if the vehicle will last long enough for me to get a post… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Petty Blue H-Code: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
For most of the 1960s, the muscle car market focus was on mid-size automobiles like the Pontiac GTO. As the decade unfolded and into the 1970s, a shift began toward putting hot engines in compact cars, like the Chevy… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Rare Yacht Deck Siding: 1968 Mercury Park Lane Convertible
It’s an uncommon occurrence when a car has such a strong on-screen presence that it ends up stealing the show, like the Trans Am in the Burt Reynolds movie or Challenger in the flick most Mopar fans can’t get… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
40k Mile V8: 1983 Buick LeSabre Limited
The LeSabre was one of Buick’s most endearing nameplates, featured on full-size automobiles from 1959 to 2005. Like other GM cars in its category, the LeSabre was downsized in 1977, yet would still be considered a big car by… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Only Driven to Church: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
In the 1980s, the LTD Crown Victoria was Ford’s equivalent of the Mercury Grand Marquis. Although the flagship of Ford’s biggest and finest cars of the era, it’s often remembered today for its use in police work. This one… more»
