For buyers seeking a British luxury sedan during the sixties decade, one very opulent choice was the Jaguar Mark X, which saw production beginning with the 1961 model and running through 1970. The large size and distinctive lines looked… more»
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11 hours ago • For Sale • 9 Comments
1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with 9k Genuine Miles!
Every classic car has a backstory, and some are more fascinating than others. The seller provides little information regarding the history of this 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so we are in the dark about how a car with forty-five… more»
14 hours ago • For Sale • 14 Comments
Build It Your Way: 1968 Dodge Charger
The first generation (1966-67) of the sporty Dodge Charger wasn’t a huge seller. But when Chrysler’s B-body cars were redesigned in 1968, Charger sales would multiply by a margin of 6 to 1 from 1967. The hideaway headlights and… more»
16 hours ago • For Sale • 16 Comments
Mustang’s Inspiration: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
Many consider the Ford Falcon Sprint to be the forerunner of the highly successful Mustang. It was sporty, came only in coupe and convertible body styles, and could be quite peppy. All of that describes the Mustang, which was… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 1200 2-Door Sedan
Most small cars from the early 1970s saw active service as commuters or daily drivers until their owners felt they’d reached the end of their serviceable life. Survivors within that category are relatively rare, especially if the car is… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rebuilt 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its birth in 1964, the Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular model and body style of the mid-size automobile. The 1968-72 editions were best-sellers and have been the subject of many SS clone projects. This 1972… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Troubled Past? 1983 Hurst/Olds Cutlass
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance had an on-again, off-again partnership spread out over 16 years. Beginning in 1968 and ending in 1984, they offered a muscle car based on the Cutlass on nine occasions. The last version was the 1983-84… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turbocharged V6! 1978 Buick Regal
First introduced in 1973, the Regal would be Buick’s premium mid-size automobile. Like the rest of GM’s intermediates, it was downsized in 1978 to more manageable outside proportions with passenger space remaining about the same. This 1978 edition has… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Clean Survivor: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Let’s say you decide your life can’t go on without a mint 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Well, here’s your car, on eBay in Troy, Michigan. It’s as nice an example as you’re going to find of this diesel-powered juggernaut, a… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Shed Find: 1926 Ford Model T Coupe
If we were in Hollywood – instead of perusing the pages of Barn Finds – the Model T would be an über-celebrity. It sold more than 15 million copies, it was reliable enough to put everyman on wheels, it… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Blown Head Gasket? 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight
Must be Packard week. Here’s a post-war Packard this time, listed on craigslist for $8000 firm. The new owner can collect this car from Springfield, Missouri. Dan gave us this tip – thanks, Dan! I believe the model/trim level… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Batwing BelAir: 1959 Chevrolet 4-Speed Sedan
Generally, when the controversially styled 1959 Chevrolet hits the webpages here at Barn Finds it’s an Impala two-door hardtop or convertible. Today’s find is going to mix it up a bit as it’s a BelAir two-door sedan – a… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rusty Gold? 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
The Silver Hawk was one of several iterations of the Studebaker Hawk series built between 1956 and 1964. It was cheaper to buy than the Golden Hawk, which came as a pillarless hardtop vs. the sedan-coupe. This ’57 example… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big Cat Project: 1975 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 as FOMOCO’s second entry in the emerging “pony car” market. But with the redesign in 1974, the auto was repositioned as a rather larger personal luxury car, leaving its roots in the rearview… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Assembly Required: 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Ford lost the sales game to Chevrolet in 1936, so their automobiles for 1937-38 would be all new. The redesign enabled Ford to reclaim the top spot in ’37, but an economic recession in ’38 would erase all the… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner 43k Miles: 1988 Merkur Scorpio
Ford thought there would be a market for additional Ford of Europe imports sold through its Mercury division. So, the Merkur Scorpio was offered in 1988 and 1989. As a 4-door German-built luxury sedan, it was a companion to… more»
