If you wanted to show yourself you were successful but didn’t want to flaunt it “too much”, in the sixties through eighties, you could buy a Buick Electra 225 rather than a Cadillac Sedan DeVille. Coming at you, through 1967… more»
Jan 5, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
65K Mile Survivor: 1985 Nissan 720 Deluxe King Cab
During my many years on this earth, I have had five pickup trucks. None of those trucks have been full size (except for a few I bought my son). I’ve preferred a more manageable size truck. Currently, I have… more»
Jan 5, 2019 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Ultimate Badge Engineering: 1986 Cadillac Cimarron
This is one of those cars that certainly has its haters. Some of them haven’t even read this far. There are others that have continued to read but no amount of persuading will bring them around. I think the… more»
Jan 4, 2019 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Save Ferris, Save this Car: 1985 Plymouth Reliant
When this car was new, who would have ever thought we would be discussing it on a site called Barn Finds 34 years later? When you see something on the road older than 25 years old these days, it gets attention…. more»
Jan 4, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Still a Big Bird: 1977 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
As many of you may know, I have owned three 1978 Thunderbirds. I have owned a heavily optioned base model, a Diamond Jubilee, and currently, a Town Landau. The base model was the first new car that I purchased…. more»
Jan 2, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mostly Survivor With Upgrades: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
While Impala and Impala SS sold over 650,000 cars in 1967, the top line Caprice model was already coming on strong in its third year by selling over 124,000 that year. The Caprice model was distinguished on the outside… more»
Jan 2, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
69K Miles: 1989 Oldsmobile Troféo
While this car is actually not a Toronado, there is no denying its Toronado roots. In mid-year 1987, Oldsmobile introduced a sportier model for the Toronado and called it Troféo. By 1989 it was no longer badged as a… more»
Dec 31, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
70K Miles and Runs: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
Growing up, I knew a lot of people that drove the full-size Pontiac, but most of them were Catalinas, Star Chiefs, Executives, and Bonnevilles. I only knew one person that drove a Grand Prix. The Grand Prix wore unique… more»
Dec 31, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Original Condition: 1970 Buick Lesabre Custom
Sometimes the pictures just don’t do the car any justice. I’m hoping this is one of those times. I’m thinking this car really looks pretty good. The seller says it is a very clean car. Here is a 1970 Buick… more»
Dec 31, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Estate Vehicle: 1971 Ford LTD Convertible
I’m a little partial to this car. My first car was a 1971 Ford LTD, although it was a 2 door hardtop. Wouldn’t it have been nice riding around in a convertible when I was 16? Here is a 1971 Ford… more»
Dec 30, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stunning Survivor: 1966 Dodge Charger
When either my son or I want to start an argument with each other, we talk about our favorite Dodge Charger. He goes for the 1968 to 1970 models, while my favorite is the 1966 and 1967. These cars… more»
Dec 30, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Brougham Interior Trim Option: 1968 Ford LTD
Did you notice as I did? Back in the sixties and seventies often automakers would come out with a new model, LTD in this instance, but in a few years when they became popular and sold in large numbers,… more»
Dec 29, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
400 Engine With Quadrajet: 1971 Chevrolet Kingswood
From 1969 to 1972, Chevrolet had different names for their station wagons from the regular models. The Kingswood was equivalent to an Impala, with the same exterior trim and interior as that model. Also in 1971, they had the… more»
Dec 29, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
4 Door Mark Series: 1980 Continental Mark VI
In 1980 when it was time for a downsized Lincoln and a downsized Continental Mark VI, the accounting guys apparently put in their two cents worth and decided both models needed to use the Panther platform that the LTD and… more»
Dec 28, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Out of the Ordinary: 1994 Cadillac De Ville Flower Car
Professional cars can be anything from an ambulance, hearse, limousine, to a flower car. I’ve lived in North Carolina all my life, and I have to say I have seen very few flower cars. Most funeral homes in this… more»
Dec 28, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Well Optioned: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
Back in the sixties and seventies, we thought of station wagons as vehicles to move a lot of people and a lot of cargo around. But who says they can’t be interesting? Station wagons have certainly enjoyed a lot… more»
