Less sporty than luxurious, the 190SL was Mercedes’ answer to Max Hoffman’s suggestion that an alternative to the expensive, race-bred 300SL would be welcome in the American market. A prototype of the new car was plying the roads by… more»
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Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Italian Classic: 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
Rivalries are nothing new in the automotive world, and it was one such situation that motivated De Tomaso to attach the Mangusta badge to the car that replaced its Vallelunga. Only 401 of these vehicles rolled off the line… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Survivor-Quality Beetle: 1959 Volkswagen Type 1
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the most-produced cars in history. From the post-World War II era into the early 21st Century, some 23 million of them were built. The automobile is credited with… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
13k Original Miles! 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
We’ve recently seen a few low-mile classics at Barn Finds, and this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport will undoubtedly appeal to many of our readers. Its condition is exceptional, which is easily understood when you learn that it has… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stalled for 41 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The first generation of the Chevy Corvette (C1) ended in 1962. It had been in play since the first Corvette was sold in 1953. The cars were little changed in the final C1 year, yet sales would reach a… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Parked for 5 Years: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
Colin Chapman was a lateral thinker whose innovative ideas forever changed the world of motorsport. He knew cars with modest engine power could offer excellent performance if every excess ounce was pruned away, coining the iconic phrase, “simplify and… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One-Owner Barn Find! 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
Bright trim and chrome bumpers gleaming in the sun, this 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Milan, Illinois comes to market with its original title, and claimed original tires! After covering a mere 51,292 miles of hills and dales over… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Butterfly Door Rariety: 1991 Toyota Sera
Easily one of the most unusual cars of the last few decades, this 1991 Toyota Sera is only the second one we’ve seen here on Barn Finds – at least of the 1991 model version. They were all very… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Left Hand Drive: 1939 Ford Thames Panel Van
When was the last time you spied one of these, a 1939 Ford Thames panel van? Maybe never, right? This one’s an export model as it is equipped with left-hand drive – not exactly what one would expect from… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 41 Years: 1933 Cadillac 355C Town Car
The Series 355 Cadillacs debuted in 1931 as the U.S. economy was trying to recover from The Great Depression. Various body styles were offered including the 4-door Town Car like this example from 1933. The series designation was adopted… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Powerful LS Swap! 1987 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevy Chevette was the econobox successor to the Vega. Built from 1976 to 1987, nearly 2.8 million copies were assembled based on a global T-platform developed by Opel in Europe. This 1987 edition began life as an ordinary… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
American Gullwing! Fiberfab Banshee/Caribee
In the 1960s and 1970s, the automotive world had a love/hate relationship with kit cars. On the one hand, the varied body kits offered dreamers the chance to build an exotic-looking car with their custom touches. On the other… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
One-Owner 1972 Mercury Monterey Custom With 13,800 Miles
I was always more of a Rockford Files fan when I was watching reruns after school in the late ’80s, but I still know that this Monterey gives off some serious Hawaii Five-O vibes. While Jack Lord’s character Steve McGarrett didn’t… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1972 Jaguar XJ6
Jaguar introduced its iconic XJ6 to the waiting world in 1968, with Series 1 cars remaining on sale until 1973. It produced its latest model in short and long-wheelbase form, with our feature 1972 XJ6 the former. It recently… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
4k Miles! 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Every classic that appears on our pages at Barn Finds does so because it ticks at least one box for our readers. For some, it is rarity, while others are exceptionally desirable. This 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau may… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
413 Cross-Ram: 1961 Chrysler 300G Hardtop
Fins may have begun fading into history when this 1961 Chrysler 300G emerged from the factory, but it still carries the hallmarks of Virgil Exner’s iconic “forward look” styling. Exner’s philosophy defined American automotive design during the 1950s, forcing… more»
