With the tides beginning to change for muscle cars, Buick only built 165 GS 455 convertibles in 1971 (plus another 81 with the Stage 1 setup). This vehicle began life as a “regular” Skylark drop-top that has been transformed… more»
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2 hours ago • For Sale • 3 Comments
429 Powered Cruiser: 1970 Ford LTD
OK Ford fans, here you go, this 1970 LTD two-door hardtop is a real looker! And, it’s in fabulous condition too. The seller refers to it as a “great boulevard cruiser” and I’d have to agree with that sentiment…. more»
3 hours ago • Auctions • 2 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 MGB Roadster
While working on one of the BF Projects outside Barn Finds HQ, a tidy-looking MGB pulled up a while back. The young guy who jumped out of it introduced himself and expressed curiosity about what I was working on…. more»
4 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
58,000 Mile Shoebox: 1950 Ford Club Coupe
1950 was a pivotal year in history. Diners Club was the first credit card introduced to the world, the Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea, and The Howdy Doody Show was a popular program for kids… more»
5 hours ago • For Sale • 10 Comments
V6 Power Survivor: 1964 Buick Skylark
Before 1964, the Skylark was a trim option on the Buick Special. But that year, it became a series of its own when it and the Special were promoted from compact to intermediate-size status. Unusual by Detroit standards at… more»
6 hours ago • For Sale • 2 Comments
Swedish Sports Car: 1974 Saab Sonett III
In the world of oddballs, the Saab Sonett may be one of the more curious coupes ever made. Now, as a company, Saab is no stranger to quirkiness; some might even say that the company’s entire legacy is based… more»
50K Original Miles: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
While you try not to let the change of seasons be the reason to buy a car, I suspect plenty of people buy convertibles when the first warm rays of sunshine return after the winter season. Now, of course,… more»
8 hours ago • For Sale • 4 Comments
Can It Be Saved? 1962 DKW Junior Deluxe
The 1950s were awash in three-cylinder cars. For instance, the Wartburg 311 hid a 0.9 liter in-line three in its engine compartment. Ditto several contemporaneous Saabs. The Berkeley SE492 of course. The Polish FSO Syrena. And over in Germany,… more»
9 hours ago • Auctions • 2 Comments
BF Auction: Pair Of 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertibles
Pontiac had a history of creating sporty trim options that became so popular that they became their own car model. When the LeMans first appeared, it was a trim option for the Tempest. By 1963, the LeMans became its… more»
10 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
Parked 40 Years Ago: 1940 Packard One-Twenty
Automotively speaking, the U.S. had it all going on at one time. For example, Henry Ford’s Model T and the assembly line of interchangeable parts, the colossus that Willie Durant turned GM into, and of course, manufacturers like Packard… more»
11 hours ago • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
12 hours ago • For Sale • 17 Comments
Beefy 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Monterey Marauder
The Marauder name was used by Mercury in the mid-1960s to denote a full-size performance car with a touch of luxury. A 390 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment, so they meant business. In 1965, the Marauder came as… more»
13 hours ago • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
21 hours ago • For Sale • 35 Comments
Mr. Funk! 1967 Pontiac Bonneville 428
Call me “Mr. Funk”, proclaims this 1967 Pontiac Bonneville’s license plate. It could also go by the moniker “Mr. Bruiser”. The profile image makes this Poncho look more outsized than it actually is but this is a significant amount… more»
22 hours ago • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
23 hours ago • For Sale • 12 Comments
60k Original Miles: 1964 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina name had an enduring and successful run at Pontiac, initially used as a trim-level designation for the popular Chieftan series in 1950. By 1959, the Catalina earned the status of becoming a stand-alone model, with more than… more»
