Attempting to remain competitive in the automobile business, Hudson Motor Car Co. developed and launched the compact Jet in 1953. However, the cost of bringing the little car to market left minimal capital for much else, so Hudson merged… more»
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13 hours ago • For Sale • 6 Comments
Just Out of the Barn: 1955 Packard Clipper
The Clipper enjoyed a sporadic run at Packard in the 1940s and 1950s. In later years, it was the entry-level product for a car company that had touted luxury. But the Clipper was seen internally as a sales draw… more»
14 hours ago • For Sale • 6 Comments
31k One-Owner Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1977 was the final run for the second generation of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, retaining its beautiful Collonade styling just before it headed to the chopping block the following year, with the results including a 15-inch reduction in length… more»
15 hours ago • For Sale • 7 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Although the Chevrolet Bel Air was introduced back in 1950, it’s the ’55 through ’57 models that enthusiasts typically have recurring dreams about, the years lovingly known as the tri-fives. Sadly, the fifties decade was a long time ago,… more»
16 hours ago • For Sale • 3 Comments
Holley G-Force One Project: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix received a radical change for the 1988 model, featuring an all-new modernized body plus a front-wheel-drive system, replacing the RWD that had pushed the car since its introduction in 1962. With sales on a steady… more»
18 hours ago • For Sale • 4 Comments
Magazine Car: 1980 Studebaker Avanti II
The premise of a car being a former magazine feature is a hallmark of vehicles from a certain era. Certainly, in the 1970s and 80s it was considered a milestone event for the owner to find out an editor… more»
19 hours ago • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4
This 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4 sure checks off a lot of boxes! It’s well-optioned and equipped with the Ranger package, 390 V8, Style Side Bed, and is equipped with 4-wheel drive. The seller purchased the truck over 20… more»
19 hours ago • For Sale • 4 Comments
Family-Owned Fifty Years: 1939 Ford De Luxe Fordor Sedan
In 1936, Ford’s Lincoln division brought the Zephyr to market. With its raked windshield, integrated fenders, and grille like the prow of a ship, it was one of the most modern shapes on the road. Future Fords borrowed heavily… more»
21 hours ago • For Sale • 10 Comments
63,000 Mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season. The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»
22 hours ago • For Sale • 13 Comments
Coffin Nose Custom: 1937 Cord 812 Project
Choosing an appropriate candidate for a project build can be challenging, especially for enthusiasts who march to the beat of a different drummer. A custom or hot rod often provides the best solution, but there is still a danger… more»
23 hours ago • For Sale • 11 Comments
Coach Built 1969 Pontiac Catalina Six-Door Wagon
Stretched wagons like this Armbruster Stageway-built 1969 Pontiac Catalina were not an uncommon sighting back in the day. These were known for performing a variety of tasks, such as limousine services, funeral home duties, and even airport transporters. If… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Richard Petty Tribute: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
After NASCAR put a moratorium on the Chrysler Hemi in 1964, driver Richard Petty took a year off from stock cars and tried his hand at drag racing. It was a one-year detour and by 1966, NASCAR relented and… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Super Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile 88
Mr. and Mrs. T., that’s who I think of every time I spot a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88. They were an older, childless couple who lived across the street from me from my earliest years, up through the conclusion… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
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»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Mild Sleeper 283 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet set a record for sales in 1965, so without many changes going into 1966, it was no surprise that sales with drop off (about 20% for the full-size cars, depending on model). Still, Chevrolet managed to build more… more»
