Barn Finds

23K-Mile One Family 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon

Scotty Gilbertson — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000

If you’re of a certain age, you can’t help but have the “Volare” song in your head every time we see a Plymouth Volare here on Barn Finds. “Volare, oh oh – Cantare, oh oh oh oh…” This time...

Nicole Auto Conversion: 1986 BMW Alpina C2 2.5

Jeff Lavery — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

In the world of old-school BMWs, the Alpina badge represents an exceedingly desirable specimen. Similar to Mercedes-Benz with AMG and Porsche’s relationship with RUF, the Alpina namesake was effectively as close as you could get to a factory-backed tuner...

British Barn Find: 1964 Jaguar Mark X

Mike Stephens — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

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...

Amazing Aussie Garage Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT

Adam Clarke — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

UPDATE 11/28/2023: There are times when I write articles like this, and I quote a potential sale price where I’m wide of the mark. That was conclusively the case with this 1970 Ford Falcon GT because I significantly underestimated...

Low Mileage Survivor! 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon

Michelle Rand — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Before we launch into a review of AMC’s Pacer, let’s establish a modicum of credibility for a car that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. First, Brigitte Bardot owned a Pacer, a wagon version complete with faux wood...

33 Years in the Barn: 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV

Jeff Lavery — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Old Alfa Romeos are among the most charming vintage vehicles ever made. There’s something about them and the character they ooze even when found in neglected condition. This 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV was supposedly in the same barn for...

One Owner Barn Find: 1965 Volvo PV544

Jeff Lavery — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

This 1965 Volvo PV544 reminds us that outside of the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, Volvo once made one of the more iconic car shapes the industry has ever seen. Looking like a cross between the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe...

Holy Grail Car: 2005 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible

Jeff Lavery — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Mini, but now as an auction. You can take another look here on eBay. When we look at the vintage muscle and classic cars that are most sought-after today, it is often...

Project Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express

Jeff Lavery — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

If an old muscle truck is what you seek, you could do far worse than a classic Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup. To me, this was one of the coolest marketing exercises ever attempted by a major manufacturer, with...

Numbers Matching Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Russ Dixon — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Many consider the Pontiac GTO as the “godfather” of the mid-size muscle car market. From its introduction as an option on the Tempest/LeMans, practically every U.S. automaker jumped on board with their own factory hot rods. This example from...

1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with 9k Genuine Miles!

Adam Clarke — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

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...

BF Auction: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

Adam Clarke — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The 1960s muscle car war was in full swing by 1967, with Chrysler marques producing some of the most potent offerings available. This was graphically demonstrated by cars like this genuine 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T. It features the sector’s...

Carport Find! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande

Jim ODonnell — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

There is absolutely no shortage of 1969 Ford Mustangs here on BF but not many are the Grande version – a sort of luxury notchback edition, first offered in ’69. Nope, it’s the fastbacks (SportsRoof), often in Mach I...

Build It Your Way: 1968 Dodge Charger

Russ Dixon — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

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...

75k Original Miles: 1990 Cadillac Allanté

Adam Clarke — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Releasing an entirely new model is a practice that automotive manufacturers avoid where possible. It is a high-risk venture, and carrying over as many components as possible from other offerings within the product range reduces the risk of sales...

Mustang’s Inspiration: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint

Russ Dixon — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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...

Last Year: 1975 International Travelette 200

Scotty Gilbertson — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It’s always a gamble to list anything as the first, biggest, smallest, oldest, etc. That being said, many sources list the International Travelette as the first factory crew cab pickup. Can you think of an earlier example than the...