Around about the summer of 1967, my dad showed up at home with a woody wagon something like this 1964 Country Squire. At the time, I was not familiar with the concept of decal-wood being pasted onto the side… more»
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Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
All-original 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire: Tailgater’s Dream Machine
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Indy Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, there have been manufacturer-supplied cars to pace the field. One of the most popular automobiles to have this honor was the Chevy Camaro, which did it four times between 1967 and 1993…. more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Low Miles, Very Original: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
When I was a kid, my dream car was a Lotus Esprit. The “wedge” shape was propagating all over the place, design-wise. Triumph’s TR7, the Countach, the Lancia Stratos, any number of Maseratis, the Pantera…. The wedge was “it”…. more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve Rarity: 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
Now here’s a visual statement for you, a 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit – and it’s a looker! And this example is a low-production HCi (High Compression Injection) model that was only sold for two years so that adds to… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Q-Code 428 V8: 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-Litre
The Ford Galaxie 7-Litre was a one-year-only, stand-alone model for 1966 and was an offshoot of the 500 Series. The 7-Litre was Ford Division’s version of the Mercury S-55, which FoMoCo also introduced that year. While production was not… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
RV Conversion Candidate: 1990 Prevost Bus
Do you like big projects? Projects that take up a lot of room and will require renting an entire spare lot or building to house it when not in use? Then you likely like somewhere that is free from… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Eclectic Collection Sell-Off: Days Gone By Museum
Museum and private collection sell-offs are enormously entertaining. In one sense, it is sad to see what is surely a lifetime of work being broken up piece by piece, but on the other, these eclectic assortments of vehicles likely… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
43 Years in the Barn: 1951 Buick Roadmaster
As the collectible car hobby slowly shifts away from static displays of expertly restored vehicles and jewelery perfect hot rods towards actually using cars for cruise-ins and tours, finding the right vehicle for these new endeavors is a challenge. … more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
What’s Under The Tarp? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Generally, a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is just another find. With a production total of about 22K copies, they’re not rare and surface often. The most notable facet may be that the coupe version follows directly behind the famous split-window… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe
There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically. You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can. Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
L78 396 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The domination of the Ford Mustang in the new “pony car” field would get dealt a blow when the Chevy Camaro came along in 1967. While the new Chevy “only” generated about half the sales of the Ford, it… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
With some classic cars, their backstory or a previous owner can be just as fascinating as the vehicle itself. Take this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix as a prime example. It spent many years in the care of a single… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Only Two Owners: 1968 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
For as many great trucks as we see flowing across our pages at Barn Finds, some stand out. This is one of those, here on craigslist, a 1968 Chevrolet C20 pickup, with only two owners and an asking price… more»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Sleeper Project: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
Automotive history contains many examples of a manufacturer collaborating with a performance specialist to transform a garden-variety model into something memorable. One obvious example is Chevrolet’s Cosworth Vega, while Ford teamed up with Yamaha for the Taurus SHO. Our… more»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Real Deal Survivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
It is no secret that Chevrolet considered dropping its Corvette range before C1 production ended. Sales volumes were not as hoped, early quality control issues sullied the Corvette’s reputation, and overall performance didn’t meet buyer expectations for a genuine… more»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 ‘Disco Volante’ Spider Recreation
During September 22-24, RM Sotheby’s will offer at auction some 1172 lots comprising the entire Gene Ponder collection of automobiles and automobilia. Gene Ponder, a Texas kitchen cabinet entrepreneur, has turned eighty and decided it’s time to start “taking… more»
