1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»
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Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Multicultural Show Car: 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster
An abiding interest in photography brought George Mason, head of Nash Kelvinator, and Donald Healey, head of Healey Motor Company, together on the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1949, as each was making the crossing to America. George Mason had… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hidden Since 2000: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The seller of this FJ62-series Toyota Land Cruiser claims this truck had been hidden in a storage facility on Cape Cod since 2000. With just over 100,000 original miles, it is a youngster by Land Cruiser standards. Despite living… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Well Maintained 80s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National looks slick on the black mesh wheels reminiscent of a GNX. The seller lists several major repairs that lend credence to his claims of this being a very well-maintained Grand National. Bidding is strong… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Build Your Own Halo Car: 1988 BMW M3 + Parts Stash
When attempting a new project, it’s important to make sure you have access to all the parts needed to put said vehicle back together. Whether it’s due to parts becoming obsolete or parts cars becoming a thing of the… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Still On The Ship: 1996 Fiat Barchetta
The Fiat Barchetta (aka Type 183) was an Italian-built roadster built between 1995 and 2006. Its name in Italian means “little boat” and denotes a type of open-top sports car body style. The car went head-to-head with the Japanese… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Personal Touches Added! 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1, better known as the Beetle or Bug due to its shape, is one of the most produced cars ever. More than 21 million copies saw the light of day between the 1940s and near the… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
33k Mile Black Beauty: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
When I was a squirt, my dad bought a ’56 Parklane Wagon for our growing family. It was Meadowmist Green and Pine Ridge Green and was gorgeous, so I’ve always been partial to 1956 full-sized Fords. Although the Fairlane… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Restore Or Rat Rod? 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper
We don’t see a lot of rat rod scooters here on Barn Finds, but the seller refers to this 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper as a rat rod, in liking the way it looks now. This one is listed here on… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1962 Cadillac Convertible
From the ran and drove great when it was parked in the shop 25 years ago department comes this 1962 Cadillac convertible, which recently emerged from a quarter-century hibernation and is now looking for a new place to call… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Properly Named Survivor: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D’elegance
Long and square, with wire wheels and a half-vinyl top, the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham listed here on eBay, could be yours on Tuesday evening. You do like conspicuous signs of luxury, don’t you? We just have to see… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Wraparound Glass! 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
The Toronado was revolutionary by Detroit standards as it was the first U.S production car with front-wheel-drive in 30 years. Between 1966 and 1970, Olds sold it as something of a GT-style performance luxury car but changed directions in… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Field Find: 1946 International Harvester KB-1 Pickup
International Harvester built their K and KB series trucks from 1940 to 1949. The K series ranged from 1/2 ton to 90,000 lbs and were known for their durability and reasonable price. The KB series was built from 1946… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
50K Mile: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
A 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix used to be a common site on the streets in the late 1970’s and in high school parking lots of the 1980’s. As a kid, my neighbor’s son had a gold 1976 Grand Prix… more»
Oct 8, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Warehouse Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327 Fuelie
1957 was an important year for Chevrolet, as it was the first time the company offered a fuel-injected engine in their Corvette, a 283 small block pumping out the coveted 1 horsepower per cubic inch. Chevy wasn’t the first… more»
Oct 8, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
New Transmission: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, finally shedding its heritage with the Valiant compact. The machines used an E-Body platform that was reserved for just the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though the two autos would share… more»
