Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang

As 2024 draws to a close, the world is slowly recovering from “Taylor Swift-itis.” The Pennsylvania-born singer wowed audiences across the globe during her “The Eras Tour,” earning millions of dollars through the sale of concert tickets and merchandise… more»

Montana Barn Find: 1966 Dodge Charger 383

If I were forced to pick my favorite Dodge Charger, the 1966 model would sit at the top of the list. Dodge released a car that perfectly combined luxury and performance, although buyers paid a premium to park one… more»

Meticulously Maintained: 1973 Datsun 240Z

A classic car’s odometer reading sometimes isn’t a consideration, particularly if it has received the TLC it richly deserves. This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a perfect example of that approach. It has 148,544 miles on the clock, but the… more»

Barn-Stored 49 Years: 1964 Buick Electra

The Electra was Buick’s top-of-the-line full-size automobile in the 1950s and throughout the 1980s. It’s also referred to as the Electra 225 as a nod to the car’s typical length (in inches). This second-generation example is from 1964, and… more»

93k Mile 1949 Studebaker Champion

The Champion was considered Studebaker’s “entry-level” model in the late ’40s and ’50s. It was the affordable economy car for the brand and was fairly common. The example at hand is said to have 93k miles and is the… more»

1937 Ford Marmon-Herrington Prototype Re-creation

In 1931 Walter C. Marmon and Colonel Arthur W. Herrington took over the Indianapolis Duesenberg plant and started using it to build 4X4 and 6X6 vehicles for the Army. In 1937 the duo created a prototype vehicle to use… more»

455 V8 Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88

For more than 50 years (1949 to 1999), the “88” series of automobiles played a key role in the Oldsmobile lineup. One of these was the Delta 88 which you might think of as the Chevy Impala of the… more»

Highly Original 1959 Porsche 356 Super 1600

In 1959 2,742 356A coupes were said to be produced making this example fairly rare. It’s even more uncommon to find an example that is mostly original and in great shape. This 356A super 1600 is said to have… more»

Too Many Doors? 1973 Dodge Dart

From 1963 to 1976, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant ran parallel with one another at Chrysler. What one had to offer, the other was likely to muster up, too. Both were A-body compacts and sold well, though the… more»

Updated Engine? 1949 Willys Jeepster

If you’re a fan of the “Glam Rock” band T. Rex, you know what song’s in my head right now, and you’re welcome…it’s probably now in yours. For those who don’t know T. Rex from a Brontosaurus, I’m talking… more»

Ever Seen One? 1956 Ford Fairlane Ambulance

Most vintage ambulances and hearses that pop up here on Barn Finds are usually customized Cadillacs and other high-end vehicles. This 1956 example is the first time I’ve seen one as a Ford Fairlane (or more appropriately a Country… more»

Not A Cadillac! 1935 LaSalle Series 50 Three-Window Coupe

Unlike Ford, which made the Model T – and only the Model T – in the same mechanical configuration for almost two decades, GM pursued a different strategy: it cultivated a product ladder. By introducing companion makes at lower… more»

10k-Mile Luxurious Beauty: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ

Big changes were coming for the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978, or maybe smaller changes might be a more accurate way of describing what was ahead.  The General Motors A-bodies were destined for the chopping block, with the GP… more»

Wild Body Kit: 1989 Honda Prelude

Recently, I discussed the appeal of patina of a certain kind with a post about a very special Dodge Ramcharger. Today, we discuss patina of another sort, where we explore what can happen when too much period styling invades… more»

4-Speed Project: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite entered the Plymouth lineup as a 1965 model and was the top-of-the-line offering for the Belvedere series, coming with sporty bucket seats plus a console in between as standard equipment.  The Satellite quickly got a redesign the… more»

41k-Mile 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

In the spring of 1994, Oldsmobile unveiled its new Aurora as a 1995 model, and hindsight alone informs us that it was Oldsmobile’s last really splashy introduction. Who would have guessed that Oldsmobile would be gone a mere decade… more»

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