Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Shiny – No Rust: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88

“Very clean NO RUST” so opines the seller of this 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 station wagon. I suppose rust is an object, subject to further defining but I see plenty of the surface kind adorning the horizontal surfaces of… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  4 Comments

1968 Plymouth Fury III Convertible Project

I think this is primer, isn’t it? I don’t think this is a faded Mary Kay version of the 1968 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. A beautiful and spot-on-for-the-era Avocado Green color is shown under the hood, so it must… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

Rare Rusty Oldsmobile Project: 1974 Hurst/Olds

The Hurst/Olds was a collaboration between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. They were built sporadically between 1968 and 1984, based on the then-current mid-size Cutlass. The 1974 edition saw only 1,800 copies made and used the Colonnade body design employed… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  11 Comments

Gold Duster: 1973 Plymouth Slant-Six Barn Find

The Plymouth Duster was one of the most popular compacts of the 1970s. Launched as the 1960s was on the way out, the Duster was a sporty variant of the Valiant with its own sheet metal back of the… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  5 Comments

Post-War Crossover: 1948 Jeepster

The original Jeepster (1948 to 1950) was an early crossover designed to fill a gap in the Willys Jeep product line. Unlike other Jeeps, it was strictly a 2-wheel-drive, but it borrowed extensively from the existing parts bin to… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

1 Of 4,273: 1986 Oldsmobile 442

When compared to some of the other Oldsmobile 442 offerings throughout history, the car was just a shadow of its former self by 1986 in the performance department, especially thinking back to the early days when a big block… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

400 V8 Restomod Project: 1955 Chevrolet 210

One of the most successful generations of automobiles produced by Chevrolet came from 1955 to 1957. They became known as the “Tri-Fives” and sold nearly five million copies due in part to Chevy’s first V8 in 37 years. As… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  7 Comments

Rare British Coupe: 1976 TVR 2500M

Are you looking for an alternative to an MGB or a TR6 – something you won’t see at every car show? A rare car with common mechanical components that will put its peers to shame on a track? Perhaps… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Ambitious Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

General Motors introduced a third tier of automobiles in 1964, the intermediate. In Chevrolet’s case, it was the mid-size Chevelle that was sandwiched between the compacts Chevy II and Corvair and the full-size Impala, et al. It would quickly… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  50 Comments

Leave It Alone: 1934 Ford Five Window Coupe

The inevitable yin and yang of this hobby always boils down to either restoring a car to match how it left the factory or modifying it.  Whenever one of us at Barn Finds writes up a car like this… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

One-Year Wonder: 1979 Chrysler 300

A hot rod luxury car isn’t what I think of when I think of the Chrysler 300 series of cars, but I guess they really were. Most manufacturers offer luxurious, sporty, and even downright fast cars – at those… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  5 Comments

Restore or Restomod? 1971 Pontiac Firebird

Considering its cult status in the late 1970s, it’s hard to believe that the Firebird was in danger of cancellation earlier in the decade. With a long strike at the Norwood plant in Ohio and lukewarm sales, General Motors… more»

Nov 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

Cross-Ram Project: 1962 Chrysler 300H

From 1955 until 1962, Chrysler buyers who wanted performance in a full-size car shopped for the 300 Letter Series. These automobiles had the best that Chrysler offered in terms of muscle mixed with luxury. But in 1962, Chrysler added… more»

Nov 18, 2024  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Garage-Kept 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

While many enthusiasts focus on an original survivor to park in their garage, some can’t resist the appeal of an older classic that presents well and has been treated respectfully. This 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 falls into the second… more»

Nov 18, 2024  •  For Sale  •  23 Comments

El Camino Wannabe: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

And now for something from the “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. The listing is a bit misleading as it describes this Oldsmobile El Camino-like truck as both a ’66 edition and a ’70 – it… more»

Nov 18, 2024  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

No Reserve: 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Finding a 1970s classic that wasn’t entirely strangled by emission regulations can be difficult. However, this 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye coped better than most of its competition, with its range-topping 360ci V8 hitting a sweet spot with potential buyers…. more»

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