Original Paint Project: 1965 International Scout 800

Long before the term “SUV” entered our vocabulary, International Harvester was busy building the vehicles that would define the category. This weathered 1965 Scout 800 is sitting in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and is listed here on Facebook Marketplace. It… more»

Rare T-Tops: 1978 Ford Mustang II

Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Ford redesigned its Mustang pony car in 1974 to be smaller and lighter, which resulted in better fuel economy. Also, they wanted sales to rebound. And the new… more»

SUV Ancestor: 1952 Kaiser Traveler

It’s been decades since the last Kaiser automobile rolled off the assembly line, so younger car enthusiasts don’t talk much about this defunct brand anymore.  When the name does come up, it’s often praise for the Kaiser Darrin sports… more»

Almost Finished: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s Impala hit a sales record in 1965 that is likely to never be beaten. More than one million cars were produced, excluding the Biscayne and Bel Air. That’s a hard act to follow, and sales dipped a little… more»

455 Power! 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

The upscale Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon wasn’t just a great-looking car; it was also a decent performer when fitted with the optional 455 V8, at least by mid-seventies standards.  That’s how this 1975 model here on Craigslist is equipped, but… more»

Cheap Thrills! 36 Volt Power Crazy Cart

Adding a high-performance motor to just about anything with wheels that’s more often than not push-powered sounds like a good idea in theory, but the challenge sometimes is figuring out how to practically turn that thought into a meaningful… more»

Future SS Clone? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

As one of the best-selling automobiles in 1972, there are still plenty of Chevrolet Chevelles from the period in the marketplace at any given time.  However, what’s rare is finding one that’s been with the original owner until earlier… more»

Unique Engine Swap: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino

If I had a dollar for every classic I’ve seen upgraded from a six-cylinder motor to a V8, I could probably afford to bid on this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. What makes this classic unusual is that the seller… more»

Documented 6,600 Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair

Chevrolet entered the 1960s with an unorthodox compact car by Detroit standards of the day. That was the Corvair with its air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-six engine. By the end of the decade, demand had trickled off for a variety of… more»

Elegant Project: 1932 Studebaker Dictator Regal Convertible Sedan Model 62

The name of this car is about as long as its 117″ wheelbase, but then, the 1930s gave rise to plenty of wordy model descriptions. Offering a car in a half dozen body styles and another half dozen trim… more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, knocking out a few dings and dents, and wielding a spray gun, this 1962 Chevrolet Impala deserves a close look. It runs and drives well, featuring its original V8, a rebuilt… more»

302/3-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang Hardtop

This 1972 Ford Mustang caught my eye for a simple reason: it’s a Hardtop. Most of the post-1971 First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds are Fastbacks, which is unsurprising since the desirable Mach 1 was only… more»

HiPo 383 V8 Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Besides the Pontiac GTO (1964), the Plymouth Road Runner (1968) was perhaps the biggest hit of the muscle car era. Based on the B-body Belvedere, the Road Runner began as a budget muscle machine compared to the upscale GTX… more»

32k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

The immaculate presentation of this 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is unsurprising, as it shows a genuine 32,000 miles on the odometer. It is largely unmolested, and its affordability adds to its appeal. The buyer could slip behind the wheel immediately,… more»

Silvercrest Roof: 1959 Imperial Southhampton

So, when is a Chrysler not a Chrysler but still a Chrysler? In 1955 (and for the years ahead), Chrysler Corp. took all Chrysler badging off the Imperials, hoping to better position them against Cadillac and Lincoln. It was… more»

Original Paint: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500

Over the years, Ford has always been a close (or not so close) second to Chevrolet in automobile sales. But one exception occurred in 1957 when Ford beat Chevy by just 7,000 units, no doubt because the Fords were… more»