Desert Find: 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon

Usually, when we find a Chevy Biscayne, it’s a two-door sedan stuffed with a big engine that was designed as a nod and a wink to the street racing scene. Today, we have a 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne station wagon… more»

Air Grabber Rarity: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

On the surface, the initial response might be, “Oh look, yet another 1970 Plymouth Road Runner!” Not exactly an attention-getter, unless of course, there is something a bit out of the ordinary, and in this case, there is. According… more»

1 Of 724! 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible

“The power of leadership is yours in a Chrysler!” opines the tagline of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker sales brochure. I suppose that could be interpreted in more than one way and I’m not completely certain what they are… more»

Originality Abounds: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Hardtop

When you encounter a 1966 Dodge Coronet, you have to wonder how many of these things did Dodge kick out? They were everywhere years ago and are still frequently encountered today. I remember them in many applications but probably… more»

V6 Power! 1977 Ford Pinto Wagon

Over the last week, we have covered a ’76 Chevrolet Vega and an ’80 Chevrolet Monza, a Vega replacement, and many have opined around the subject of the ill-fated Vega’s engine and what could have been done to ameliorate… more»

Garden Find: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

While never having attained the popularity of the permanently collectible ’55-’57 Chevrolet, the previous generation, such as this 1951 Styline Deluxe, manages to make regular appearances on the webpages of Barn Finds. The lack of an original equipment V8… more»

45K Mile Survivor: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal

Riding in a 124″ wheelbase, stretching out 18.6 feet in length, and tipping the scales at 4,255 lbs. (I’m surprised it’s not heavier), this 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal two-door hardtop is big, bold, and brown. I marvel today at… more»

Clone Candidate? 1970 Plymouth Satellite

What a perfect name for the space-crazed ’60s, a Satellite! It’s like something out of an episode of The Jetsons. Elevated from the Belvedere and way-overshadowed by the Road Runner and GTX, Satellites, such as this 1970 two-door hardtop… more»

50K Mile Survivor? 1980 Chevrolet Monza

Last week we covered this 1976 Chevrolet Vega and bandied about possibilities for the way that Chevrolet could have solved the issue of the Vega’s ignominious motor. Well, they were sort of working on it with a concurrent and… more»

1970 Pontiac GTO “Judge” Project

Not to be judgemental, but this 1970 Pontiac GTO “Judge” is not in the best of shape. There’s no doubt about it, a Judge will trade for outsized value but this example is going to need some help before… more»

Matching Numbers? 1971 Plymouth 383 Road Runner

UPDATE – This Road Runner was originally listed on craigslist. That listing has since been removed, but the car has now been listed here on eBay in Reseda, California where it’s currently bid up to $8,900. This Gen II… more»

Car Show Candidate? 1964 Chevrolet Impala

The listing for this 1964 Chevrolet Impala proclaims, “The vehicle is drivable and is mainly used for car shows“. Huh? Really? When I think of a 1960’s Chevrolet Impala and car shows, this example is not what comes to… more»

Portable Snowmobile? 1981 Chrysler Sno Runner

Well, son of a you know what, I have never seen or heard of a Chrysler Sno Runner! Having spent a lot of my life in the south, I’m not familiar with snowmobiles, or even skis for that matter… more»

Reasonably Priced: 1987 Nissan 300ZX 2+2

Well the Datsun Z certainly started out as a sports car back in 1970 but by the time it got all grown up in 1987, it was a bit more – probably more like a tourer, at least in… more»

V8 Conversion! 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

So, the question is, “Can you take the Vega-ness out of a Vega?” The Chevrolet Vega (1971-1977) rightly takes its lumps for the “lump” that was its engine. It had other foibles too but the iron head, aluminum block… more»

Factory Rear A/C: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine

OK, let’s open this one up with the question that I usually ask at the conclusion, and that is, “What to do with it?” The “it” is a 19.5 foot, 5,200 lb. 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five. Yes, it’s a… more»

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