About Brian K

Brian Kennedy loves Mustangs and has since he was about five. His expertise in cars goes past the Pony Car, though, so you might see him writing about just about anything made in the US from early days until the present.

Big and Bold: 1971 Ford Galaxie 429

I’ve been loving cars a long time, but I’ve never seen anything like this 1971 Ford Galaxie, which you should check out here on ebay. It’s something between spaceship and land yacht, but not in the “so big you… more»

Are You Brave Enough? 1984 Buick Grand National

Why does it feel so wrong to find a 1980s specialty/muscle car in decrepit condition? Perhaps because it doesn’t feel like it was so long ago that cars like the 1984 Buick Grand National shown here on ebay were… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500

UPDATE – The seller has added photos to the gallery below. While the Mustang was taking all the spotlight after its explosive first year in sales and an even stronger 1966 campaign, Ford was peddling more than sporty sexiness… more»

Mini-Me 1950s Style: 1959 Nash Metropolitan

This is bound to turn out well, the listing here on ebay for a 1959 Nash Metropolitan coupe. The car is selling at no reserve in an auction that has a lot of bids—more than 20—and still hasn’t crossed… more»

Low-Mile Pace Car: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

You’ve never had a Corvette, but at least once in your life, you feel like you should snag one. Welcome to the 1986 Corvette Pace Car edition, available here on ebay. It’s branded a “hot auction,” probably because sixteen… more»

Real Starsky & Hutch: 1976 Ford Torino PS-122

“TV superhero cars.” Think Kitt from Knight Rider, the Batmobile, the General Lee (Duke boys as superheroes? Maybe not), and here, the Starsky and Hutch 1976 Ford Torino. It’s for sale in Taylors, SC, and easily viewed on ebay… more»

It’s In A Barn All Right: 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon

Have station wagons had their moment as the pick of the day in the collector car world? One brave soul, who might become the buyer of this long-neglected 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon, will have to hope so, because… more»

Original Size: 1977 Buick Regal Landau

The 1977 Buick Regal is one handsome car. Big, perhaps, but stylish. Downsizing, you Barn Finders likely know, came to American car manufacturers in this year, but starting with various lines’ full-size models. The Regal was still “old-sized.” The… more»

Buy With The Heart? 1973 Plymouth Duster

The blinders of nostalgia are a curious thing. They make me look at the 1973 Duster here on ebay with fondness rather than fright. Why fright? Because on the way to restoring this car, should I give in to… more»

Big Job: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The Pony Car, the class of smaller sporty cars of which the Mustang and Camaro are primary exemplars, took the automotive world by surprise. Nobody could have imagined people would sleep all night in the car on the showroom… more»

Keep It Perfect: 1974 Mustang II Mach 1

Every cliché you can think of relating to old cars applies to the 1974 Mustang II Mach 1 seen here on craigslist: “Nicest one left” and “Go find another” are just two of those. You can probably think of… more»

Save This Little Gem: 1978 Datsun B210 GX

What’s this little gem of a car? A Datsun you say? Who made those? I’m pretty sure you’re aware that this was the predecessor corporate namesake to current-day Nissan. So what would attract you to a 1978 Datsun B210… more»

Do It For The Hobby: 1974 Mustang II

To say that nobody wants 1974-78 Mustangs is probably to exaggerate a bit, but most collectors, Mustangers or not, have little use for this generation. It’s a shame, really, as these cars sold in greater numbers than some in… more»

Consider This Classic: 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30

  The 1970s are manifesting themselves all over the collectible car market these days. This for various reasons, including that fewer 1960s cars are available, and those that are for sale are priced very high, and that memories are… more»

Drove It Once: 1955 Thunderbird Garage Find

The very concept of a “garage find” is that someone in the distant past put a car up in a garage and forgot about it. Only years later does someone else stumble upon said car, drag it out, and… more»

Bullitt No, Six Yes! 1968 Mustang Fastback

Go Bullitt if you must, but I’d rather see this potentially handsome 1968 Mustang Fastback restored to its showroom glory. Let other people chase faux movie fame. If you’re down with that, then perhaps check out this ad here… more»

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