Nice Daily Driver? 1965 Chrysler New Yorker

I always feel a pang of envy for those who live in a climate where a 1965 Chrysler New Yorker (or something similar) is a viable daily driver. The road treatments of the north would render this solid sedan… more»

28K Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Pontiac’s Grand Prix certainly had staying power; in production from 1962 to 2008, its mission stayed remarkably consistent for a good portion of its run. It was a personal luxury coupe with an extra helping of sportiness, and buyers… more»

3-53 Detroit Diesel: 1958 Boyertown (Chevrolet) Merchandiser

Let’s face it, America was built on the backs of delivery vehicles. While we owe a debt of gratitude to the horse, for the last 100-plus years, we have been beholden to trucks and vans. While 18-wheelers still deliver… more»

Well-Documented 1965 Ford Thunderbird

Being an avid old-car hobbyist leads one down the most random avenues for daydreaming. In the case of this Thunderbird, we know that the original owner was one Mr. Denhart of San Diego, California, who on July 29, 1965,… more»

1968 Plymouth Fury III Sport Suburban Wagon

At least once a week here on Barn Finds, a car is posted that is so bafflingly equipped that one would give almost anything to interview the original owner in an effort to get to the bottom of it. Here’s… more»

The Ultimate Sleeper? 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

Oddly enough, I’ve talked to more than a few people who really don’t like Novas, and personally, I don’t get it. Sure, the second-generation bodystyle was never available as a hardtop or a convertible, but it still looks nice… more»

No Reserve: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula

I’ve long been of the opinion that everybody should own a Firebird at least once in their lives; it’s a rolling embodiment of “cool.” As an extension of this concept, it’s hard to go wrong with a second-generation Firebird,… more»

One-Owner 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Bill Mitchell, GM’s Vice President of Design from 1959 through 1977, was famously responsible for some of the best shapes in the American automotive industry, but near the end of his career, some questioned the neoclassical themes he began… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT

I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»

75K Mile Modern Classic: 2000 Audi TT Quattro

The 1990s and 2000s were great decades for Audi styling in general, highlighted perhaps by the cute little TT, which has (in my opinion) some of the most handsome styling of any readily attainable 21st-century car. I recall when… more»

Driver-Quality 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

A teardrop or two must have fallen at the Jaguar works when the curtain fell on the long-running E-Type in 1974. While it had undergone plenty of mechanical changes, and the Series 3 enjoyed the 2+2’s longer wheelbase and… more»

One Owner? 1954 Ford F-500 Stake Truck

Very few times in life am I rendered speechless, but it happened back in 2010: A man approached me in a parking lot and asked me if I was the original owner of my ’53 Buick Special. I was… more»

352/3-Speed: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

In the tropical Lower Peninsula of Michigan that I call home, my outdoor thermometer currently reads all of 17 degrees Fahrenheit, so thinking about dropping the convertible top on anything is a stretch, perhaps literally. If one lets one’s… more»

Same Family For 60 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Can you imagine being a Chevy owner shopping for a new car in late October 1954? Perhaps you hop into your 1952 Bel Air and head down to the dealership for the big unveiling; the glass has been painted… more»

All-Original Runner: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Tudor Sedan

A few days ago, I rewatched Miracle on 34th Street, the well-loved Christmas standard from 1947. I could talk about how my perspective of the film has changed over the course of the last several decades, but I’d rather… more»

New Tires And Batteries: 1979 International Transtar II COF-4070B

There’s a romance to the world of trucking that the 1970s bestowed upon popular culture (“Convoy,” Smokey and the Bandit, etc.), but the realities of the open road were often (as several of our commenters can attest to) a… more»