The two hardest things about a Peugeot are remembering how to spell it and remembering the last time that I saw one. I assumed that the French-Italian-American-German-British mashup known as Stellantis would bombard us with those and Citroens, but… more»
Jan 11, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Old Elegance: 1949 Kaiser Virginian
Here’s one that I definitely missed, a 1949 Kaiser Virginian. I’m familiar with Kaiser-Frazer and have written posts about both sides of the house but have never heard of the “Virginian” until I stumbled upon this tip that was… more»
Jan 11, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Big And Bold: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Drop Top
Top of the heap is where Pontiac positioned its Bonneville and today, we have a member of the third-gen (’61-’64) and it’s a convertible! Designed to give the aura of size, power, and speed, the Bonneville cachet also spread… more»
Jan 10, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Greatness In Green: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
Well, it’s green which is a great start for me. It’s likely Wilderness Green, and this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix looks marvelous. From its inception in ’62, the Grand Prix was a special Pontiac but made that much more… more»
Jan 10, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Well Documented! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
I’ve always had a “thing” for full-size Chevies. My first was a ’69 Impala which shares very few differences with a Caprice, such as today’s 1969 Caprice find. I’ve also owned both a ’66 Impala (my favorite!) and a… more»
Jan 9, 2023 • For Sale • 72 Comments
Perfectly Restored Futura! 1961 Ford Falcon
There was a time when Ford’s new for 1960 Falcon wasn’t taken seriously. Many considered them to be throw-away commodity cars – buy it-use it-wear it out-ditch it-buy another. But Ford tapped into a large and nascent market managing… more»
Jan 9, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Riviera Hardtop! 1954 Buick Special
A Buick, like this superb 1954 Riviera, was always a Buick! They consistently were no-nonsense, near-luxury, stout performers. Back in the ’70s, a garage co-worker and I were talking about the collection of blown-up or worn-out engines that we… more»
Jan 8, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bring In The Clones! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass/442
Looks a lot like a 1972 Oldsmobile 442, right? Well the seller, fortunately, cuts to the chase and tells us that it’s not, it’s a clone and that’s appreciated. In the world of collectible cars, I have never had… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Body Off Resto! 1959 International B120
OK, Chevy C-10s and Ford F-150s, get outta the way, there’s a new collectible pick-up truck to consider, in this case, a beautifully restored 1959 International B120. The level of restoration here is extensive, so let’s look it over… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
38K Miles! 1969 Jeep Wagoneer 4X4
What impresses me the most about this 1969 Jeep Wagoneer is its condition – it’s an attention-getter! Built near the end of Kaiser-Jeep branding, this very clean example has a claimed 38K original miles, and I must admit it,… more»
Jan 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pile-O-Parts Project: 1955 Morgan +4
When I was a wee-one, I received a crash mobile as a Christmas present. It was about a 1/25th scale with the body parts attached to a spring-loaded frame so when the car, which looked like a mid to… more»
Jan 5, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rat-Rod Ready? 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Considered a “really nice rat-rod” this 1965 Volkswagen Type 1 is likely a flip. The seller has owned it for one year and now wants to move it on to a new caretaker. Its features are minimal but there… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Restoration Skills Required: 1964 Jaguar XKE
Cruising through the panolopy of 1964 Jaguars featured here on Barn Finds reveals a majority collection of “needs full restoration” subjects and today’s find, an XKE roadster, is no exception. The seller tells us, “Car will need total restoration”…. more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Only 41K Miles! 1978 AMC Concord Wagon
“AMC ’78. The quality Americans want…The size America needs” so proclaimed American Motors’ publicity material from 45 years ago. And AMC had a lot of bases covered that year, especially with their new Concord compact. Hardly ever seen today,… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Grand Spaulding Dodge! 1973 Charger SE
Having originally been purchased at Chicago’s Grand Spaulding Dodge in ’72, today’s find, a 1973 Dodge Charger SE has been cooling its heels in Los Angeles for the last 45 years. Purchased new by the seller’s father, this old… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Work In Progress: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado
Usually when a car’s sales listing proclaims, “restoration started but not complete some years ago“, one can think, “OK, here we go, this should be good”. But that’s not the case with this 1955 Cadillac Eldorado. Actually, the resto… more»
