1972

No Rust, Just Dirty: 1972 VW Beetle Convertible

“No rust, just dirty…very solid!” That’s how the seller describes this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible. I’d like to know the story behind this Bug and why it has been sitting and accumulated all of that dust for so… more»

Porsche Tag Up Front: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

We have covered a lot of Corvettes here on Barn Finds, but the Corvette in this ad has something I have never seen on a Corvette in all my years walking the Earth.  Whoever is selling this car has… more»

Special Delivery from Your Past: 1972 AMC Jeep DJ-5 Dispatcher

As we are thrust headlong into a world with autonomous cars, drones, and cyber everything, it is refreshing to look back at how simple life was when we were growing up.  Little things that were somewhat unnoticed constants in… more»

One of One Baldwin Vette: 1972 Baldwin-Motion Moray GT

While custom versions of nearly every car have been crafted, C3 Corvettes always seemed to attract a large percentage of amateur and professional customizers.  Why?  Fiberglass is much easier to work with than steel or aluminum, and the ability… more»

Hard Earned Patina: 1972 Ford F-100 4WD

One of the more pleasing trends in this hobby has been the increased interest in fifth and sixth-generation F-series Ford trucks.  Sometimes overshadowed by the handsome Chevrolet and GMC offerings of that era, these handsome trucks are purposefully styled,… more»

Psychedelic Project: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The seller states that this 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula is green but the cab is white and the inside of the front fenders are blue. Regardless, this is a project car and the new buyer will be able to… more»

Rare Cat: 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Cobra Jet

For 1971, Ford’s Mustang got a new longer, wider, and overall bigger look. That also meant its Cougar cousin from the Mercury side of the family got the same since it shared much of its body shell with the… more»

No Reserve 1972 Ford Bronco Project

In movies, culture, and cars, it seems that what is old is new again.  Movie theaters are filled with sequels and reboots.  Seventies colors and fashions are rising from the grave.  In our world, Ford dealerships are starting to… more»

Seamist Green Time Machine: 1972 Buick Electra 225

If you (and 10 of your closest friends) would like to float down the road in a plush, quiet, well-appointed Green Time Machine (that happens to be 227.9″ long), this remarkable survivor, a 1972 Buick Electra 225 4-Door Hardtop,… more»

Concours Condition: 23k Mile 1972 Lincoln Continental

As most readers can tell, a lot of the writers here are big fans of seventies luxury barges.  There is simply no vehicle on the road today that has that floating-on marshmallow creme ride that these vehicles all possess. … more»

Garage Kept: 1972 Ford F100 Ranger Pickup

I just had to write about this particular pickup because (a) I’m more of a Ford guy, (b) I love good old (simple) pickup trucks, and (c) my high school’s colors were orange and white. Here’s a nice looking… more»

Droptop Project: 1971 Pontiac Le Mans Sport Convertible

Pontiac Motor Division produced the LeMans model from 1961 to 1981 for US production and from 1961 to 1983 in Canada. this example is the third generation of the LeMans and is listed here on eBay. There are 4… more»

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»

Authentic Western Workhorse: 1972 Dodge D100 Adventurer

It’s no secret that I have an affection for old pickup trucks. And the more original and authentic, the better. Ford and Chevy pickups get the majority of attention, but it’s also refreshing to shine the work light on… more»

50-Year First Owner: 1972 Datsun 240Z

I was 15 when the 240Z was introduced. I remember vividly seeing my first Z, an orange one just like this, that a neighbor had bought. I couldn’t believe it was a Datsun, who like other Japanese automakers (save… more»

One-Owner Green Machine: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

For starters, how about a tip of the old lense cap to the seller for photographing this attractive green ’72 Monte Carlo on beautiful green grass with a bright blue, puffy-clouded sky as a backdrop. Well done! This is… more»