We do cover quite a few cars from the early ’30s here on Barn Finds, but the usual suspects, Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth, occupy most of our written web space. But of course, there were others and today T.J…. more»
Sport Coupe
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Former AAA Service Car: 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
With so many auto insurance policies now including some sort of roadside assistance these days, I’m not sure how many drivers even still use the American Automobile Association services, or AAA for short. However, Triple A was once quite… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mom’s 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe
Pontiac shifted the LeMans through several styling changes from its inception as a stand-alone model in 1963 to its final days in 1981. In its early days, the LeMans was a plain-Jane compact offered only as a two-door coupe… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Reserve Met: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
If there were ever an award within the classic scene for longevity, the 1957 Chevrolet Be Air would be a worthy recipient. The ’57, particularly in Sport Coupe form, has been a firm favorite for decades, and excellent examples… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rumble Seat! 1933 Buick 56-S Sport Coupe
Buyers were slowly coming back to new automobiles in 1933 (after the Great Depression), and Buick offered no less than 20 models/body styles. One was the Series 56-S Sport Coupe which this auto appears to be from the photos…. more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fresh 327: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
When a seller states that their pride and joy needs little but a new home, it is best to take such claims with a grain of salt. Such is the case with this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1939 Pontiac Sport Coupe
Pontiac fans owe a lot to Frank Hershey. During the Great Depression, sales of all cars plunged. So dire was the situation that to save money General Motors resorted to combining Pontiac and Chevrolet, and then considered killing the… more»
Sep 3, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bubble Top Project: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The Chevrolet Bel Air got a redesign to begin it’s fifth-generation in 1961, with the 2-door hardtop models now lovingly known as the bubble tops, due to the large amount of glass and minimal sheet metal surrounding it. If… more»
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
409 Dual-Quad! 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Sitting on this trailer is a classic with a bit of a story to tell. The seller purchased it from the widow of the previous owner. It has sat since 2010 but is a solid beast that could be… more»
Jan 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe
I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»
Dec 13, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
American Classic Down Under: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe
It can be fascinating to look at a classic from one country and assess how its potential value is impacted when it finds its way to foreign shores. That is the story of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport… more»
Sep 3, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare 1931 Chevrolet AE Independence Three-Window Sport Coupe
Despite the Great Depression, Ford and Chevrolet still sold scads of cars from 1929 to 1932. Ford had been the king of the hill for some time, but styling and motor configuration miscalculations hurt the company just enough that… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Parked For 63 Years! 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
Every classic car has a story to tell, and these can be vastly different. Some will be treasured possessions treated with care and respect, while others will live a life of abuse. This 1929 Ford Model A’s story is… more»
Jul 31, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
But Why? 1930 Model A Sport Coupe
When the utilitarian Model T Ford was becoming obsolete in everyone else’s eyes, Henry Ford still took a lot of convincing. As far as he was concerned, the Model T was all that anyone would ever need (imagine Model… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
57k Original Miles: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Until recently, this 1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe had been part of the same family since Day 1. Its owners have retained all the original documentation and service records verifying that the odometer reading of 57,017 miles is genuine…. more»
Jun 14, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
52k Original Miles: 1967 Nova Sport Coupe
Wow. You’re looking at a sharp ’67 Nova Sport Coupe survivor with the word “original” used many times in its description. The seller says it has 52,821 original miles, plus the original engine, transmission, rear end, paint, and interior… more»
