Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»

Beautifully Preserved: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The SS proved a popular choice among Mone Carlo buyers in 1985, accounting for nearly 30% of total sales that year. Many were driven into the ground, although a surprising number still grace our roads today. This SS is… more»

1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 4-Speed

The Super Sport was the performance side of the Chevy Nova in 1972. An L48 350 cubic inch V8 was the only powerplant offered and 12,309 copies were delivered. We don’t know the split between manual and automatic transmissions,… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Update: The seller has pulled the reserve! Restoration projects sometimes stall before they start, which is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air-2-Door Sedan. The owner’s father fell in love with the car when he saw it on… more»

52k Mile Survivor: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon

Without the financial resources of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, upstart American Motors was always willing to push the envelope. One example came in the form of the Eagle in 1980, the industry’s first “crossover” vehicle. Borrowing from the… more»

Cheap Garage Find: 1976 Triumph TR7

Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»

No Reserve: 1960 Chevrolet Apache K10

Many people complain that modern trucks aren’t really trucks in the traditional sense. They have leather seats, air conditioning, and park assist and are only used for actual work a few days a year. This 1960 Chevy four-by-four is… more»

Deal Of The Day! 1981 Buick Riviera

How about a classic Detroit cruiser for less than the price of a beat out Sentra? You probably can’t go wrong with this amazingly clean Riviera. This immaculate, luxury Buick seems worthy of the title “time capsule”. It appears… more»

Solid 4-Speed Driver: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

Looking back to 1968, Plymouth couldn’t have timed the debut of their Road Runner much better, as this was the period when muscle cars were in full swing, and an affordable offering with a big block as standard equipment… more»

Ran When Parked: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup

The Ford Model T was one of the first and most successful production vehicles. Launched in 1909, nearly 15 million copies were built before it was retired in 1927. Their affordability was key to the Model T’s success, and… more»

Solid Yard Find: 1967 Ford Bronco

Hiding under this cover is one of the stars of the current classic market. This 1967 Ford Bronco has occupied this spot for years but hasn’t suffered unduly from the experience. It is a rock-solid project candidate that deserves… more»

36k Original Miles: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited

Bold claims about originality and mileage are nothing new to us at Barn Finds, and such claims must sometimes be treated with a grain of salt. However, it appears that isn’t the case with this 1985 AMC Eagle Limited… more»

Project With A Rebuilt Engine: 1968 Saab 96

Like most of you, I actively look for dozens of specific cars for sale online, and the offbeat Saab 96 is one of them. There’s something appealing about its functional shape, sheer quirkiness, and storied rally history with daring… more»

Long Term Ownership: 1938 Ford De Luxe Coupe

Ford introduced its V8 engine in 1932, and from then on, advancements in design were rapid. While the Model A changed in only subtle ways over the years, the mid-30s Fords shifted quickly from straight-line sheet metal and upright… more»

Turbo Drop-Top: No Reserve 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible

Volvo spent decades establishing a reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the planet. Besides its legendary P1800 range, it hadn’t offered many genuinely sporting vehicles until the 240 Turbo hit showrooms for the 1981 model year…. more»

Rare Color: 2009 Mini-Cooper S Turbo Drop-Top

The Mini-Cooper arrived on the automotive scene in 2000, a product built by BMW but marketed separately. Several variants would emerge, including the Mini-Cooper S as a convertible with a supercharger at first, replaced by a turbocharger later. The… more»

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