Always a favorite is Chevrolet’s 1969 Chevells SS396 such as this Daytona Yellow example. Popular in ’69? You bet, 86K saw the light of day. Popular today? You bet again, just cruise the current asking prices on any old… more»
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Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Numbers-Matching 409: 1963 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe
I’m going to refrain from referencing certain lyrics of a certain song from a certain Southern California rock group that sang about cars, surfing, and fun-in-the-sun in the 1960’s. But speaking of California, here’s a fine-looking, numbers-matching 1963 Chevrolet… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I can’t imagine owning a desirable classic, only to leave it languishing in a garage for years. That has been the story with this 1966 Corvette Convertible, although it should be ready to hit the road as soon as… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stylish, if Huge: 1965 Chevy Impala Four-Door
Sunny California has become rain-soaked California this winter and into spring, but not so much where this 1965 Chevy Impala is located, which is in Riverside. Much past there and it’s desert, and even the images used to advertised… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Desirable Early Example: 1970 Datsun 240Z
It is fair to say that the 1960s was a decade of learning for Japanese car manufacturers like Datsun. They progressed from building lightly re-engineered licensed copies of European models to developing their brands and unique vehicles. For Datsun,… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Still In The Crate: 1988 Yamaha XV250 Route 66
Here’s another motorcycle for the in-a-crate series here on Barn Finds. Actually, this one has been for sale in the past and is on the market yet again, here on eBay in North Hills, California, and there are no… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
LS1 Equipped! 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Sedan Delivery
1959 was just the second year for the Chevrolet Biscayne lineup, with one of the more unusual offerings being the Sedan Delivery model, a utilitarian vehicle that offered buyers nearly 100 cubic feet of usable cargo space. I couldn’t… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One of Three by Frua: 1962 Maserati 5000 GT
Each of the 34 examples of the Maserati 5000 GT is a storybook in its own right. The first of these exotic beasts was commissioned by the Shah of Persia (now Iran), who pined for a 450S (nine made,… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Movie Star! 1954 Aero Willys Lark
We cover Kaiser-Frazer cars here on BF with regularity but what about members from their 1953 acquisition known as Willys-Overland? Again, the Jeep part of Willys is a regular webpage occupant here but the Willys passenger car? Not too… more»
Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Clean Inside, Rat Outside: 1965 Chevrolet C-10
If you want a sporty pickup that you don’t have to worry about driving, this 1965 Chevrolet C-10 might be the perfect one for you. The seller says it is a factory short-box and it appears to have original… more»
Mar 31, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Owner Woody! 1973 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon
Back in the good old days, a maker’s flagship model was often available as a station wagon, such as this 1973 Dodge Monaco. These things were large too, measuring about 19 feet in length and seating 6 passengers comfortably,… more»
Mar 31, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 Ford LTD Country Squire
Those familiar with “National Lampoon’s Vacation” will fondly remember Clark Griswold’s Wagon Queen Family Truckster. It was an unspeakably ugly station wagon that has developed cult status. It was based on a 1979 LTD Country Squire, and although our… more»
Mar 31, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-1? 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
Claiming unique status for any classic car is a slippery slope. Sometimes the one feature supporting the claim is so minor it is almost irrelevant. However, when it is something as significant as the paint and trim combination, that’s… more»
Mar 31, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Brute in a Suit: 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
There are some vehicles that command your respect from the second you lay eyes on it, and for me, the Lincoln Mark VII LSC is a perfect example of this phenomenon. Handsome, chiseled, powerful – whatever adjective you choose… more»
Mar 31, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Perfect Pioneer: 1986 Jeep Cherokee
This 1986 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer 4×4 has been with the same owner since 1987, and is clearly a part of the family. The listing description is like getting a glimpse into a photo album, as the seller relays the… more»
Mar 31, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Last Year! 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
This is the end! No, nothing quite that dramatic, but this 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale convertible is the last of the full-size Oldsmobile convertibles. It became such a disregarded model, that Oldsmobile devoted about an eighteenth of a… more»
