The pages of Barn Finds have been blessed lately by a nice crop of low-mileage Malaise-Era sedans, and here’s another one. This 1984 Oldsmobile 98 Regency coupe is looking for a new home; it has only 57,543 miles on… more»
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Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Bullet Proof? 1981 GMC Armored Van
This armored van is one of those vehicles that poses the question, “What would you do with it if you bought it”? The seller tells us this armored truck was built by International Harvester in 1981 and research indicates… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1932 Ford Coupe Project Has Been Sitting Since 1957
It would seem that this long-dormant 1932 Ford two-door sedan, bought from an estate and last titled way back in 1957, is destined to be a hot rod project. The car is in rough but not terminal condition. There’s… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am
It’s incredibly sad that in two years, it will be 100 years since the creation of Pontiac. Started as a companion to GM’s upscale brand Oakland in 1926, by 1931, Pontiac had proven the more popular make, and Oakland… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Numbers Matching: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
For many, the 1970 model year was the last time you could buy a true muscle car. From 1971 forward, engine emissions output began to tighten, and the insurance companies had become wise to the speed that some of… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 30 Years: 1976 BMW 2002
In BMW fan and collector circles, the 2002s are considered iconic. They were built between 1968 and 1976 by Bavaria Motor Works in Europe and were considered “executive” sporty cars because of the combination of performance and comfort. This… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Family Owned: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser is going to be a fixture on the enthusiast landscape for some time to come. While values have teetered out a bit over the last few months, I doubt we’re going to see any drastic… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Groovy Graphics: 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR5
How does an American RV maker figure in the creation of a Japanese SUV? When it’s Winnebago, asked by a Wisconsin dealer to alter the Toyota Hilux pickup to make a hunting rig for its customers. Toyota’s mistake –… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6
If you were interested in this TR6 when we auctioned it off last month, here’s your second chance! The buyer was happy with the car when it arrived, but they had been looking for a Morgan for years and… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Amazing Interior! 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
I love it when a 19-foot-long car that weighs almost 2.5 tons is touted as having “significantly improved gas mileage” over the previous year. The mid-1970s were a different time in the auto industry with many regulations being required… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Riviera
When a seller describes his car as a stunning museum-quality piece and then follows this proclamation up by calling it probably the nicest example in the country, perhaps unfairly I often get skeptical, with my thoughts going into the… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Exclusives • 19 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
We’ve seen a few Merkur XR4Tis here on Barn Finds, and they’re always interesting cars from an interesting era. Ford’s European division offered the Ford Sierra, which had to be modified to meet U.S. safety regulations. None other than… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
At the same time that Cadillac was introducing its mega-tailfin design, a company in Coventry, England, known for sporty coupes and sleek sedans (saloons), came out with its second version of the Mark Series: the Jaguar Mark II. This… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and found documents laying out the Stanguellini’s ownership history! Vintage racing machinery was once an ignored segment of the classic car world. However, a dedicated group of enthusiasts now focus on… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
27k Mile Survivor? 1979 Lincoln Continental
The Continental was one of Lincoln’s most popular automobiles, offered on and off between 1940 and 2020. It competed head-to-head with the Cadillac de Ville for much of that time. One of the slower-selling versions was the 2-door hardtop,… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre joined the Buick lineup in 1959 and stayed around into the 21st Century. It was positioned as an entry-level full-size car and gateway to fancier products like the Electra 225. It was the Chevy Impala of Buicks,… more»
