It can sometimes be easy to tell when the restoration of a classic vehicle was completed to a high standard. If the work is only days or weeks old, there will always be a lingering doubt. However, if more… more»
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Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Dodge was the last major brand to enter the “pony car” field that Ford is credited with starting in 1964. (Plymouth was there 17 days ahead of Ford, but sales of the Barracuda paled by comparison). The Challenger was… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A Reasonable Buy? 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
The non-SS396 Chevelle! That’s what attracted me to this listing, it’s just a 1967 Chevelle Malibu. I did a search on ’67 Chevelles that have been covered on Barn Finds and the SS version, real or cloned, definitely holds… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
33k Mile Pace Car: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvettes are America’s number one sports car. In 1978, Chevrolet badged all the cars with 25th anniversary medallions and produced a silver and charcoal anniversary car. However, most eyes are drawn to the 1978 Indianapolis Pace Car that was… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Only 37K Miles! 1972 Ford LTD
Wasn’t long ago when I would have noticed this 1972 Ford LTD (pronounced ell-TEE-dee according to the seller!) and thought, so what, another one of those. After all, it’s one of 353K LTDs produced in ’72 and they’re everywhere…. more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Original Paint: 1972 International Harvester Scout II
Update – This Scout sold shortly after entering Early Access. There were over 500,000 International Scouts built from 1961 to 1980. Most of the ones we look at have been exposed to the elements to such an extent that… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8 Sleeper! 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline
Frumpy! That’s the word that I would use to describe a 1950 Chevrolet sedan such as this Fleetline DeLuxe. And it’s not just Chevrolet’s turn-of-the-decade models to which I would apply that tag, it’s applicable to many other marques… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Massive Truck Hoard in Nebraska!
There’s massive and then there’s massive. This upcoming auction in Nebraska claims to have near 1,000 trucks up for grabs (with a few interesting cars sprinkled in) and based on the photos, there’s no reason to question those claims…. more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the many derivatives of the Studebaker Starliner, craftily styled by Raymond Loewy. What set it apart from the other Hawks (that were around through 1964) was that it was the only year… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Special Order: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The upcoming auction in Schaumburg, Illinois, has unearthed some of the most desirable classics ever to grace American roads. They range from sports cars to foreign exotics, with a healthy helping of fantastic muscle cars. I must thank Barn… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Desirable Mutt: 1962 Triumph TR3B
Triumph had developed a successor to the very popular Triumph TR3, called the TR4, by 1961. With a completely new body style by Giovanni Michelotti and a larger 2.2-liter four-cylinder motor, the new car was expected to sell well…. more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
By my reckoning, I have written nearly 6,000 articles during my time at Barn Finds, but some cars stuck in my memory better than others. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A. The moment I saw… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
289/5-Speed: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1
When an automobile manufacturer is on its financial knees, the sensible strategy would be to release an affordable model which would sell in significant numbers to boost revenue. However, Studebaker wasn’t your average company. The fact we’re talking about… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
24K Limited Edition: 1983 Dodge Aries
I’m a wicked huge fan of special editions, the more crazy badges and decals the better. Special paint? Yes, please. This 1983 Dodge Aries is a 24K Edition and I dare you to find out any information on it… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Up On Blocks: 1972 Buick Skylark
The Skylark, named after a species of bird, was one of the most enduring nameplates within Buick. It stuck around for 46 years through six production runs. The best-selling renditions may have been the 1968-72 mid-size models which were… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Used Car Lot Packardbaker: 1958 Packard Wagon
Sometimes the end of life is beautiful. Other times, fate deals a rather grim hand. For the once stately Packard marque, the end was ugly and totally lacking in the dignity that the brand deserved. Now, one of the… more»
