In the ’70s, Japanese imports with hatchback body styles were all the rage. They possessed sporty styling but allowed for tremendous functionality. To its detriment, I can’t begin to recount what I hauled around under the hatch of my… more»
Apr 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve 4X4: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
So, is it a possibility that Toyota, a worldwide powerhouse automotive manufacturer, is making inroads in the realm of collectibility? On the surface, it doesn’t seem to be a logical assumption but looking at the models that we have… more»
Apr 26, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Got A Hemi? 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer
The seller of this 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer states, “This is a car with extreme personality…” Oh really? Well, that got my attention. As it sits, it’s a bit subdued and forlorn looking but it has been consigned to… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
225″ OF Excellence: 1973 Buick Electra 455-4
The seller claims, “Wife is making me sell due to me getting a new Mustang and not enough storage“. What??? Forget the Ford, keep this fantastic-looking Deuce and a Quarter! It qualifies as a Whammer-jammer and I’d further suggest,… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Golden State Convertible: 1969 Mercury Marquis
Full-size domestic convertibles make regular appearances here on Barn Finds. And with good reason – they’re a throw-back to another time, one, that unfortunately, is lost to the ages. The good news is that, usually, these drop-tops were built… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Monster Grand National: 1986 Buick Regal 4×4
Why, why, why? It’s that age-old question, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that you should. And here’s a case in point, a 1986 Buick Regal 4X4. While it’s easy to appreciate the planning and mechanical skills… more»
Apr 20, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Redone Everything! 1964 Plymouth Valiant Convertible
What a wonderfully fine little car! It’s not a pretentious collectible, or a fawned-over muscle car, just a nice compact convertible in the form of a 1964 Plymouth Valiant. This is the type of old car that is too… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
5-Speed Supercharged! 1990 Ford Thunderbird
This 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe is being offered for sale by the original owner. Claimed to have 36K original miles, this beauty shows as new. And that makes me wonder, what’s this ‘Bird been doing for the last… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Made In U.S.A.? 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls Royce – as British as tea at four PM. It’s the finest of the finest, automobiles fit for a king! But how about a Rolls made in America? Huh, really? You bet and this 1931 “Springfield” Phantom is… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fun To Be Had: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Here’s an oft-told tale, the seller of this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible has decided to sell it as it’s only driven once a year. The seller states, “I wish I had more time to drive and enjoy. But… more»
Apr 17, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Paisley Power! 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
While it’s impossible to recall every variation of every automobile ever constructed, it’s almost equally unlikely to remember every variation of the more popular domestic brands – there were just too many. A case in point is this 1970… more»
Apr 17, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Restored in ’79: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88
I haven’t thought about a 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 for many years. When I was a teenager, my across-the-street neighbor, Mr. & Mrs. T, had a four-door version that had originally been finished in white but by the early… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Roadmaster: 1996 Buick Wagon
It honestly looks more like Hudson Hornet or a Zeppelin than it does a Buick but that’s the style that all GM ’91-’96 full-sizers encompassed, sedan and wagon alike. While this ’96 Buick Roadmaster is a big rounded wagon,… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Mile Deep Finish: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
Talk about understated! This third-gen 1984 Pontiac Trans Am threw me at first and I had to do a VIN decode (fifth digit=W) to ascertain that it actually is a Trans Am – it’s a long way from the… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Roller Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that a 1982 Corvette is a member of the vaunted C-3 class which covered the years 1968 through 1982. Yeah, it’s the end of the run but these final year examples don’t have nearly… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Remarkably Complete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There’s nothing rare or unusual about a 1968 Pontiac GTO finished in Verdoro Green. Today’s find, a convertible, ups the rarity factor a bit, but with over 5,000 drop-top GTOs produced that year, it’s hardly in rarified air. But,… more»
