A giant in the industry, literally, by the time the 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado came out it was Oldsmobile’s largest, heaviest, and thirstiest car. The front-drive behemoth escaped GM’s 1977 downsizing effort for a couple of years, hiding out in… more»
Low Mile 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
What exactly is a brougham? In horse and buggy days, it was a low-slung, windowed, enclosed four-wheeled carriage with a seat outside for the coachman and a footman, hauled by one horse (aka, one hp). The key was that… more»
Glass Top Vicky: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
Between 1954 and 1956, Ford offered a 2-door hardtop with a transparent top as part of the Crown Victoria series. In 1954 and 1956 they called it the Skyliner, but didn’t do so in 1955. Just shy of 2,000… more»
Rare 5-Speed: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Some enthusiasts wish to stand out from the crowd, which is why the custom scene continues to flourish. This 1983 Camaro Z28 makes its contribution, courtesy of its unique paint shade. It isn’t perfect, but it could be ideal… more»
American Pickers Pickup: Rare 1947 Hudson Series 178
UPDATE – This 1947 Hudson Series 178 pickup is listed for sale again after it was featured in August of 2024 here on Barn Finds and had no takers. It’s now listed here on eBay in Bon Aqua, Tennessee… more»
BF Exclusive: 1981 Land Rover Series III
This summer, I bought a used book written by one of my favorite automotive writers: the late, great Graham Robson. Mr. Robson spent some time working various jobs (including as a rally co-driver in the 1960s) in the British… more»
No Reserve 1991 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Rolls-Royce is a company that exudes affluence. The luxury elements in their cars always go the extra mile. The Corniche III came equipped with all the amenities you’d expect in a luxury car with some next-level extras. This example… more»
Requires Assembly: 1969 MGC Project
We cover MGBs out the wazoo. As for its more muscular sibling, the MGC, not so much so. Today’s 1969 MGC discovery is a project car that will require assembly, but much good restoration work has already occurred. Hailing… more»
Numbers-Matching 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO
I always look at cars like this 1967 Pontiac GTO and ponder upon how quickly they will find a new home. It isn’t a question of its condition, because it presents extremely nicely. The fact that it retains its… more»
31K Mile? 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The E-Type is arguably one of the most sleek and stunning cars to be introduced during the ’70s. Its long nose and big wheels scream fashion and esteem. It was also quick and functional. This roadster example is said… more»
Datsun-Nissan: 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab DX
1984 was a transition year for Nissan, at least for North American vehicles. It would be the first year that Nissan 720 trucks were badged as Nissans, although some, such as this 1984 Nissan/Datsun 720 King Cab DX (Deluxe)… more»
Rare Wartime Blackout Car: 1942 Studebaker Champion
U.S. auto production came to a screeching halt in 1942 as car builders were directed to build equipment for the war effort (WW2). Limited production of some cars continued for government use, with most production capacity redirected to fighting… more»
No Reserve: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger 4×4 Free Wheeling
Rarity claims must always be taken with a grain of salt in the absence of documentary evidence. However, the seller holds a Marti Report which seemingly confirms that only 222 buyers ordered one of these classics in 1977 where… more»
Rare 1992 Aston Martin Virage
Only 93 Aston Martin Virages were said to be imported to the United States in 1992. Aston Martin is known for making limited runs of their vehicles, likely to drive up value. The company makes stunning performance vehicles with… more»
Hidden Estate Sale Find: 1971 Citroen DS
There’s a common phenomenon we see when collector cars come up for auction in unexpected places. Basically, it seems to play out that an individual managing an estate decides to use a general auctioneer service to clean out the… more»
Only 1,613 Made: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
The Ford Torino did a fairly brisk business in 1971, with 326,463 being sold in its last year on a unibody platform. Only 1,613 of those, however, were sporty GT convertibles such as our maroon feature car. Surprisingly, the… more»