About Scotty Gilbertson

I've always been a car nut. I drove my parents crazy by calling out cars from the backseat of our '56 Pontiac as a kid, and I never grew out of that. I still do that when I'm in the car by myself now, which I am for 40,000 miles a year as a former architect and now architectural photographer. I love a good road trip and I'm usually on one about 150-200 days a year. I've gravitated toward unusual vehicles in the last decade or so. I love everything related to all vehicles old, new, big, and small, cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, motorhomes, and boats powered by gas, diesel, hybrid, EV, pedal, etc. Any vehicle that's small and unusual catches my eye, like the CitiCar or Elcar Zagato, but I've recently switched from cars to motorcycles for the most part. I'm of the school of thought that any real car guy or gal can appreciate any vehicle, even if they personally have no interest in it at all.

1970 Dodge W200 Crew Cab Power Wagon 383 V8

Originally having a flatbed behind that crew cab, or what Dodge called a “chassis-cab unit”, this 1970 Dodge W200 Crew Cab Power Wagon was available with either that or a Utiline (“stepside”) or Sweptline bed. It’s now wearing a… more»

It Should Run: 1977 Lincoln Continental Coupe

They say, sitting is the new smoking, as in it’ll be the thing that kills a lot of us in the computer age as we look at screens all day unless you’re one of the lucky ones who actually… more»

1954 Kaiser Manhattan Supercharged Sedan

1954 was an unusual year for Kaiser Motors Corp. It can be confusing to identify the exact model as many were rebadged 1953 models, but this 1954 Kaiser Manhattan Supercharged Sedan is a K-542 so there’s no confusion here… more»

Nicest One Left? 1980 Mercury Bobcat

How have we only seen four other 1980 Mercury Bobcats here on Barn Finds and we’ve probably seen several dozen Pintos? As if a Pinto doesn’t stand out enough in the crowd of Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, and Chargers, I… more»

60k Mile Survivor: 1977 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

We’ve seen many AMC Pacers here on Barn Finds, in both sedan and wagon variety, and this has to be one of the nicest wagon versions that I can think of off-hand. The seller has this 1977 AMC Pacer… more»

Rust-Free 37k Mile 1978 Ford Fairmont Squire

A really interesting car, the Ford Fairmont was a square design that came between two much sleeker cars, the Maverick and Tempo. It was offered in a two-door sedan, a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a four-door wagon…. more»

1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Wagon

When someone says that a vehicle they have for sale isn’t perfect and it needs a few things – how is that any different than any one of us? I’ve never been perfect, certainly not as good as this… more»

Nicest One Left? 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX

Another luxury car with blackwall tires, this 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX could sure use some tire bling. White walls would make a world of difference on this car, I’m not sure why an owner (or seller) would… more»

57K-Mile Survivor: 1982 Chrysler Cordoba

Looking great in Glacier Blue Crystal Coat and a Cream-colored padded landau vinyl roof, this 1982 Chrysler Cordoba appears to be even more base-spec than any brochure shows, with blackwall tires and dog dish hubcaps. I like that look… more»

Personal Luxury Survivor: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba

A fun fact for trivia night is that Chrysler offered a 1970 Newport Cordoba model, a special trim level for the full-sized Newport that is rarely seen today. Most of us are more familiar with the mid-sized B-body personal… more»

Update: 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer Diesel

UPDATE – This four-speed 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer diesel pickup is for sale again almost two years after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Troy, Missouri, and the… more»

Ex-Fire-Department 4×4: 1954 Dodge M37

I say this too often, but it’s been a while since I’ve wanted a vehicle on Barn Finds more than I want this 1954 Dodge M37. We’ve seen many examples here, but I recently read an article in Hemmings… more»

Steal Of A Deal? 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Although at the end of the leisure suit era, you could and should dig yours out of the attic for car shows when you arrive in this beautiful 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This one can be found here on… more»

Millionth Vega Edition: 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT

Available from September of 1970 for the 1971 model year until the end of 1977, the Chevy Vega is a great-looking car that came in two body styles and initially sold in pretty high numbers. In fact, so many… more»

Slightly Updated: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible

The first thing you probably noticed about this 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible are the 15″ OZ Racing wheels in place of the stock 14″ steel wheels and wheel covers that would have been on this car. Luckily for… more»

Parked In A Garage For Years: 1980 Ford Pinto

There are nice Pintos and there are nice Pintos. This four-speed, 100% original 1980 Ford Pinto is on the higher end of the “nice” scale, in my opinion. It was in Washington State its whole life and that probably… more»