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Jun 27, 2024  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Driver With the Right Options: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Have you ever ordered a sandwich from a real deli?  The kind of deli we are referring to is one with a checklist where you mark what type of bread, meat, cheese, condiments, and toppings you want to make… more»

Jun 2, 2024  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Highly Original! 1972 Ford Mustang

In 1969, the Mustang was restyled and had a bigger, thicker, heftier look to it. Detroit has a history of making cars bigger and more luxurious over time and the Mustang was no exception. In addition to the Mach… more»

Feb 5, 2024  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

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»

Jan 29, 2024  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

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»

Jan 28, 2024  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

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»

Jan 16, 2024  •  For Sale  •  34 Comments

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»

Jan 12, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

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»

Dec 1, 2023  •  For Sale  •  4 Comments

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»

Nov 10, 2023  •  For Sale  •  33 Comments

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»

Jun 20, 2023  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

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»

Apr 23, 2023  •  For Sale  •  30 Comments

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»

Mar 18, 2023  •  For Sale  •  38 Comments

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»

Dec 19, 2022  •  For Sale  •  3 Comments

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»

Dec 16, 2022  •  For Sale  •  4 Comments

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»

Oct 2, 2022  •  For Sale  •  5 Comments

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»

Sep 11, 2022  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

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»

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