I rant about bad photos a lot here on Barn Finds, and craigslist ads seem to be the worst. My apologies for that. Here’s a listing for a 1984 Lincoln Continental with a BMW turbodiesel engine, and the car… more»
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360 Powered: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. Rather than fund a whole new car, they opted to pick from the existing parts bin (largely the American) to create the car. The seller’s nice-looking… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Chevrolet really hit it out of the park when they debuted the Styeline. Of course, with a name like Styleline, the expectations are bound to be high. The 1950s would go on to be the era of wide, low,… more»
60k Miles? Two-Owner 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
I think anyone with gasoline in their veins was a little sad when Oldsmobile closed its doors for the last time. It doesn’t make any difference that General Motors’ sales couldn’t really support so many brands as their market… more»
Update: Price Dropped – 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited
UPDATE – It’s hard for me not to be a bit nostalgic about these big, roomy, smooth riding, old-school Buick Roadmasters from the 1990’s. Not only were they V8 powered, rear-wheel drive sedans and station wagons (considered by many… more»
Rolling Barn Dweller: 1949 Studebaker Pickup
Studebaker was not only in the automobile business but also built pickup trucks. Such as the 2RS Series produced from 1949 to 1953. They were modern by the standards of the day, including the industry’s first running board-less pickups…. more»
Iconic Auctions: 18 Classics Up For Grabs!
UPDATE – I just wanted to send out a reminder that Iconic Motor’s auctions will start ending tomorrow (the 10th), so be sure to take another look. I also want to thank James and everyone at Iconic for listing… more»
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Running Wagon: 1964 Rambler Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line car in the 1960s. In 1963-64, the redesign of the Ambassador and Classic (which rode on the same wheelbase) won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year honors (for ’63). Sales fell off in… more»
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Dorsey Mansion Auction Find: 1977 Datsun 280Z
Unbeknownst to me, there was a major car auction back in October held on a sprawling ranch property in New Mexico. Known as the Dorsey Mansion Ranch Hoard, the collection featured 500 cars and trucks spread across the property,… more»
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V8 Garage Find: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix LE
The G-Body Pontiac Grand Prix is one of those models that doesn’t elicit much excitement from the domestic enthusiast crowd, and it’s a bit of a surprise to me. Obviously, this was not a high performance model, but the… more»
Tractor Royalty: 1923 John Deere Waterloo Boy
Today’s tractor is one of the rarest on the planet, entwining an early upstart with an established plow-maker to transform John Deere into what it is today – one of America’s premier manufacturers. The Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company was… more»
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350-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range remains a staple of the classic scene, with any vehicle produced in 1957 considered by many to be the most desirable. This ’57 Chevrolet 210 falls within that category, and while the seller’s images aren’t great,… more»
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Worth The Price? 1996 Ford F350 Centurion
It is often said that hope springs eternal. That may well be the case with this 1996 Ford F350 Centurion. Its presentation is impressive, and the Centurion package lifts its luxury and comfort to a high level. However, the… more»
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Drop-Top Swan Song: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Other than the Cadillac Eldorado (which would go one more year), 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors (at least for a while). Discontinued at the end of ’75 were full-size ragtops from Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac,… more»
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454 V8 Sleeper Project: 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s to the mid-1970s, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s bargain-basement full-size automobile. The lack of frills has made the car attractive to hot rodders who are looking for speed in a larger package. This 1962 Biscayne is… more»
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Strong 396: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS ticks most of the boxes that enthusiasts consider mandatory when seeking a driver-grade classic. It presents nicely, features a striking paint-and-trim combination, and the engine bay houses a mighty big-block. The seller doesn’t misrepresent… more»
