I like to think the coupe utility/pickups — like the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet El Camino — were made for those who experience analysis paralysis, just like me. This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, in particular, goes beyond satisfying my… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Stored For Decades: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
My brain is really good at housing mostly useless information but is less good at retaining all of it. One such useless piece that I continually fail to retain is that American independent automakers (other than AMC) still produced… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Deluxe Two-Tone: 1989 GMC Suburban V2500
It’s to be expected that family haulers will take some abuse. Especially those that can perform other heavy-duty tasks well. Sometimes, however, we come across examples that have escaped the grips of their presumed pre-determined fate, like this 1989… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Red and Ready: 1985 Dodge Ram 150
I recall a time (that doesn’t seem long ago) when classic trucks were an afterthought in the collector car world. Times have changed as popularity has grown with prices following suit, especially for clean, original examples. This 1985 Dodge… more»
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Well-Optioned and Original: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
In one of my recent write-ups, I mentioned my write-up selection process includes the frequency of the year/make/model of the subject car’s appearance at BarnFinds. Well, I broke my own rule on this one as I wrote about another… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
All SHO, Some Go: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO
Assuming such a number could be calculated, I’d expect a vast majority of 1980s and (at least early-) 1990s mid-size family sedans met their demise in a scrapyard. I can confirm that all 2 of my family’s mid-size sedans… more»
May 10, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bargain Buy? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
“Buy a Corvette and you buy a piece of tomorrow” read the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette brochure. Although not literal, that philosophical waxing from 53 years ago almost feels prophetic — in this case, anyway — as this example has… more»
Apr 22, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Really Red: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
One comment on my recent write-up of a 1976 Ford Elite stood out to me — “If the law of percentages was driving the number of low-mileage Elites out there, we’d be seeing more than twice as many low-mileage… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Mini-Muscle: 1977 AMC Gremlin
There seems to be a contingent of us here at Barn Finds that enjoy oddball cars. I’m among that group but point my preference toward those cars that look odd but teeter on the edge of cool. This 1977… more»
Mar 31, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Low Production Barn Find! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Are there any cars that take you back to a particular place and time? Every time I see a Plymouth Barracuda convertible, I first think of Mike Brady’s 1971 model from season 3 of The Brady Bunch instead of… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Low-Mileage Personal Luxury: 1976 Ford Elite
It hasn’t been that long since American auto manufacturers had personal luxury cars in their lineups, but the thought of them having such an offering today feels rather archaic. If you yearn for those times, this 1976 Ford Elite… more»
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
12k Original Miles: 1983 Ford Bronco XLT
There’s been so much fanfare surrounding the first- and second-generation Broncos that the 3rd generation was overlooked. It’s always been my favorite – likely because this is the vintage I grew up with – but seems to have been… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Final Year SD: 16k Mile 1974 Pontiac Trans Am!
I’ll venture a guess that I’m not alone in feeling the muscle car era ended in 1972. However, many associations/clubs/people much smarter than I define the era as running from 1961 to 1974. I often need that reminder as… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One of 244: 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible
It seems convertibles get a bad rap as being less desirable than their fixed-roof counterparts. There are advantages to either type of top, but this 1969 Shelby GT500 convertible may be one of those preferred convertible outliers. I found… more»
Feb 26, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Fit For A… Prime Minister? 1982 Nissan President
One of the primary drivers for my subject car selection process is the frequency of write-ups. In the past dozen or so years, I can only find 2 Barn Finds write-ups on a Nissan President. I can’t say if… more»
