While the crushing forces of inflation are steadily robbing our pockets of buying power, some segments of the classic car market are experiencing the opposite force of deflation. Like a black hole, the value of vehicles in these segments… more»
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Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
GTO Clone Candidate? 1966 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The seller of this 1966 LeMans goes on and on about the possibilities of his convertible being reincarnated as a GTO clone, and he’s even got some goat parts included in the sale, but with nearly six decades of… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
24k Mile Original Survivor! 1950 Packard Eight Sedan
The decade of the Fabulous ’50’s didn’t start out well for the Packard Motor Car Company (and wouldn’t end well, either). By 1950, Packard was losing ground in the luxury car field to rival Cadillac in sales as well… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Garage Find: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
We’ve all been there: a small project spirals into a big one, and suddenly, we’re surrounded by boxes of old and new parts and our car is no where near complete. That appears to be the case with this… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
SS Clone: 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickup
Clones, in general, are tricky beasts in the car world. When it comes to cloning a vehicle that is typically out of reach price-wise for most enthusiasts, it’s possible to justify building your own version of it. But when… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low Mileage LJ: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
One of the more interesting wrinkles in the modern enthusiast car landscape is when a modern vehicle becomes a collector’s item – but quietly. When the LJ-chassis Jeep Wrangler was introduced, it barely caused much of a flutter amongst… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 26 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 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
A well-executed tribute can generate almost as much excitement as the genuine article, especially when the target is recreating a classic as desirable as a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. That’s what has been achieved with this Chevelle Malibu… 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 • 14 Comments
Old-School Cool: 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe
I sometimes wonder whether we ever reach an age where using the word “cool” to describe something is no longer appropriate. I hope not because that word perfectly suits this 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe. It has been created to… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4 Cheyenne
Where are we in the Blazer-mania cycle? Are prices moderating or it is still just nuts out there? Well, the highwater mark was this ’71 restomod that brought a cool $440k at Mecum in January of 2022. There’s this dealer,… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Boat Barn Find: 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V
Batten down them hatches, full speed ahead! It is unlikely that this 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V Seafarer 16′ wooden runabout would be used to ferry passengers around on a three-hour tour but it is a wonderful example of an… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Texas Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
When it comes to the Tri-Fives, it’s hard to go wrong choosing a ’55 for a project, and when it’s a droptop plus the more upscale Bel Air model that sweetens the idea all that much more. This one’s… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Former EMT Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban
This 1991 Chevrolet Suburban is a former EMT services vehicle for Washington State, and has been dressed up to look like a fire marshal’s vehicle for the Daytona 500. However, look past the window dressing and you have a… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Concours Winner: 1932 Packard Deluxe Eight 903 Coupe Roadster
Despite the Great Depression, automobiles continued to sell in the early 1930s – even luxury automobiles. Perhaps desperate to retain a foothold in a fast-diminishing market, car makers were differentiating their wares based on chassis length. Another race was… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV Dual-Engine
The 1960s and 70s had to have been the golden era for motorsports, at least simple ones like early snowmobiles, minibikes, and a kid’s dream ride like this 1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV 580 dual-engine go-kart. This twin-engine project… more»
