By 1967, FOMOCO had two entries in the new “pony car” market, the Ford Mustang which started the craze, and the Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a little larger and better equipped than your average Mustang, so it was… more»
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Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored For 35 Years: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Hiding in this barn is one of the more interesting cars from the 1950s. Ford wanted to create a light and airy vehicle, releasing the Skyliner in 1954. Our feature car has spent the last thirty-five years in this… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Woodie Drop-Top: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was based on the company’s new K-Car platform. And the lineup included a convertible, the first U.S. production drop-top since the Cadillac Eldorado in 1976. A special “woodie” version called the Town & Country was… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two-Owner 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
In my home state of Michigan, I’ve been seeing some very nice ’78 Mustang II King Cobras at car shows and cruises – not all the time, mind you, but enough that I’ve noticed. While the Mustang II in… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1959 Chevrolet Big-Block El Camino Project
The seller of this first year, 1959 Chevrolet El Camino informs us, “car has lots and lots of rust.” True that! would be my first response – it’s rough. Salvageable? I suppose, just about every car is, at a… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
4-Speed Clone: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Actual Trans Ams are going up in value and many car enthusiasts are finding it too expensive to acquire an early 1970’s Trans Am. When that happens, many people opt to clone a desirable car which can sometimes be… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
9k Mile Time Capsule: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours
Chevrolet has produced a few memorable Chevy II and Nova offerings over the years, including some fun Super Sport packages and performance options. However, numerous buyers viewed the car as simply a compact that provided affordable transportation, with a… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Callaway Twin Turbo: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6
In the 1980s, Reeves Callaway was a known quantity in the world of high-performance modifications. The Old Lyme, Connecticut-based company worked with practically any performance or sports car to enhance the factory’s performance, from the C4 Chevrolet Corvette to… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Recently Revived: 1985 Buick Grand National
If you ask anyone who lived through it, they will confirm that The Malaise Era was one of the most miserable times in automotive history. Cars built during that time gained weight and lost engine power, and many vehicles… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Color Changed…Twice! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
It isn’t unusual to find a classic that has undergone a color change, but it is less common to find one that has been through that process twice. That is the story behind this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda. Its presentation… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Affordable Driver: 1977 Ford LTD Station Wagon
With domestic Station Wagon production a distant memory, potential buyers must either consider imports or search the classic market for appropriate family transport. However, this 1977 LTD might save you some hassles, because it is a solid and clean… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Storage Unit Rescue: 1957 MG MGA
No matter which version of the story Cinderella you read or watch, the core of it is that of inner beauty shining through despite obstacles. You could say that the story of this MG MGA is similar to that… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Restoration Required: 1967 Jaguar E-Type
Although the values of some versions have taken a recent hit, a pristine Series 1 Jaguar E-Type can still command a healthy six-figure price. They are keenly sought by enthusiasts wishing to experience life behind the wheel of a… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird was in production from 1961 to 1963. They seemed to run in three-year cycles (1955-57, 1958-60, 1961-63, 1964-66). Personal luxury cars were still evolving with competitors like Buick joining the field in… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 47 Comments
One Year Only? 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan
We’re no strangers to rarity claims at Barn Finds, and some are more valid than others. The seller claims that this 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan is a one-year-only model, and, as we will see, there is an… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
7k-Mile Time Capsule: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
I know, I know, a collaboration between Chrysler and Maserati was a head scratcher 35 years ago and still is. Lee Iacocca, then Chrysler’s CEO, had more hits than misses in his long, storied automotive career. But his attempt… more»
