A 1975 Charger Daytona, really? Yup! Most associate the Daytona name with the slope-nosed, high-tailed NASCAR terror from 1969, a one-and-done model. But unbeknownst to me, the Daytona nameplate resurfaced on the 1975 Charger SE, and for your review,… more»
Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Put An LS In It! 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
OK, I’m going to cut right to the chase. Just like every time there’s some endless rock jam going on and a disembodied voice proclaims, “play all night!”, the same thing happens when an unsuspecting forlorn, what-do-we-do-with-it-car surfaces. The… more»
Dec 6, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Real Rag Top! 1954 Mercury Monterey
We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Mercury Monterey “Sun Valley” editions, you know, the one with the plexiglass roof panel, but this is the first Monterey convertible that I have come across. And searching the Barn Finds library as… more»
Dec 6, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet BelAir
What more can be said about a 1955 Chevy? I got nothing. They’ve been covered here, there, and everywhere pretty much since the day they first rolled off of the assembly line 68 years ago. So, why another? I’ll… more»
Dec 5, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One Time Killer Deal? 1953 GMC 100
A half-ton, short-bed 1953 GMC pickup truck? Definitely popular! And this example is wearing the de rigueur faded look and it’s not faked, it’s actually real. This truck is a sort of driver/sort of project so let’s look it… more»
Dec 5, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Parlez Vous Francais? 1971 Peugeot 504
Peugeot huh? Isn’t that now the company known as Stellantis that now builds Hellcat Challengers and Chargers? Hmmm. An old friend used to derisively refer to Peugeots as “Punchknots” and once you get a less-than-stellar idea about a product… more»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Put Out To Pasture: 1976 Ford Bronco
Hard to believe, a first-gen 1976 Ford Bronco that has been literally reduced to yard art. Popular, today, beyond one’s wildest dreams, and with corresponding, stratospheric trading prices, it’s difficult to fathom that this most desirable early, and primitive,… more»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Parts Car Prospect? 1956 Continental Mark II
It hurts a bit to see an esteemed automobile like this 1956 Continental Mark II reduced to such deplorable condition. Time the avenger! It happens to them all eventually if steps aren’t taken to preserve and protect. The seller… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Miles Pace Car: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
It has been said that fourth-gen (1984-1996) Corvettes can be a good buy and a way to get into a ‘Vette in a reasonable fashion. With that thought, we have a 1986 convertible “pace car” edition for review today… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
A Pair Of Projects! 1950’s Studebakers
What were they thinking? I still can’t get over the front-end styling on this 1955 Studebaker Champion Regal (the seller refers to it as a President but the hardtop body style says Champion). Its fish face, along with the… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
First Year Five Speed? 1955 Ford Thunderbird
When it comes to Baby Birds (’55-’57 Ford Thunderbirds) such as today’s 1955 subject car, it seems that they have either undergone a steller restoration or they’re dealing with old “challenges”. This car is a bit different and that’s… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
X-Large SS396: 1968 Chevrolet Impala
One of Chevrolet’s more iconic and recognizable models was the SS396 Chevelle, offered from 1966 through 1970 (that combination was still available after ’70 but it was simply known as a Chevelle SS). But, the Super Sport (SS) option… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Big Rig Bonneville: 1966 Pontiac Station Wagon
We uncover a lot of Pontiacs and a lot of station wagons, but a Pontiac station wagon, a Bonneville no less? Nope, not too often. One often thinks of a Bonneville as a top drawer, two-door hard top that… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Just Call Me Stubby! 1981 Cadillac Seville
It’s so odd, I can’t take my eyes off of it! I’m going to have to add this 1981 Cadillac Seville to the old, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” file. This modified convertible looks like a… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Deuce And A Quarter! 1965 Buick Electra 225
Big, beautiful, and blue is how this 1965 Buick Electra 225 rolls, and it does it in top-down mode! Based on the description, it sounds like a survivor-grade car that has only seen a folding top replacement. The recorded… more»
Nov 30, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Look Like Royalty! 1937 Cadillac Fleetwood 75
From the days when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, here’s a real treat in the form of a 1937 Series 75. It’s not the first that we have covered but this example may be the finest yet – it’s… more»
