OK, fresh off of a “controversial” 1950 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible post, let’s shift our attention to this extremely nice 1953 Model 62 hardtop. Listed as an older restoration, it still shows beautifully. Now out of long-term storage, this fine… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Right Buyer Wanted! 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
When I was a teenager, I wanted a ’57 Corvette just like this one, red with white coves. Of course, being fifteen or sixteen I wanted flames emblazoned in the coves – the imagination of youth! I see these… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
51K Original Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Impala
Fresh off covering a fourth-gen 1970 Chevrolet Impala, now it’s time to review its successor, the fifth generation (’71-’76) in the form of a 1972 Impala Custom – the changes were significant! Considered by the seller to be a… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Daily Driver: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350/4-Speed
The first thing that caught my attention about this 1969 Pontiac Firebird is the seller’s statement, “This car is in “daily driver condition”. It’s not perfect but not junk either. Perfect for some fun driving or for restoring“. And… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
The Forgotten One? 1970 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet hit a grand slam in the second half of the sixties with their B-body full-size cars (Caprice, Impala, BelAir, and Biscayne trim lines). And the star of the show was the Impala. The fourth-gen Impala spanned the years… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Low Rider Ranch Wagon: 1953 Ford
We cover a lot of two-door station wagons on Barn Finds, but often they are on the way down or have already hit bottom. That leaves one with decisions to make regarding a potential restoration, as in, is it… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Nothing Missing But The Keys! 1950 Cadillac 62
Heck of a way to start out right? The seller should add, “will need to bring a slim jim and a jumper wire“. OK, so that’s not the end of the world, and it’s an easy enough problem to… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
An Ambassador Of A Barn Find: 1953 Nash
Described as, “Pininfarina’s Latest Masterpiece” is the Nash “Airflyte” such as this 1953 Ambassador. While maybe not as rounded out as the first Airflyte incarnation (1949-1951), it still resembles an aerodynamic bathtub on wheels. This car is, what else,… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Battered Barn Find: 1966 Pontiac Catalina
Calling itself a Catalina, this 1966 Pontiac “true” (according to the seller) barn find looks more like a Crashalina. Actually, it was so attached to its barn domicile that the barn decided to make an up close and personal… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rattle Can Refugee? 1959 Triumph TR3A
Coming from long-term family ownership and parked in the bicentennial year of 1976, this 1959 Triumph TR3 looks like a spotted something or other. The seller tells us that this example is a solid and rust-free California car even… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Youstabee! 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ 4-Speed
I’ve had a Mercury jones thing going on lately, having covered a 1946 Sedan-Coupe and a 1960 Commuter station wagon. Let’s continue the trend with this 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ find courtesy of Larry D. The Big M built… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Silver Bullet Barn Find: 1948 Frazer Manhattan
First, let’s end the confusion with this listing, which proclaims this car to be a 1948 Kaiser Manhattan Darri. Well, not exactly, it’s a 1948 Frazer Manhattan that was produced by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation. Darri probably has something to… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Look Ma-No B Pillar! 1960 Mercury Commuter
The idea of a hard-top station wagon was pretty heady stuff back in the ’50s. Hardtop passenger cars had only been introduced at the beginning of the decade but starting in 1957, Mercury carried the open, airy design over… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
South Of The Border Edition: 1946 Mercury
A few months back, I wrote a post on a “North of the Border” 1946 Mercury truck discovery. Well, today I’m going to cover a “South of the Border” find that’s also a ’46 Mercury but this time it’s… more»
Nov 19, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
It’s Super! 1959 AMC Rambler American
Many today bemoan how out of control the old car hobby has gotten thanks to exorbitant pricing. I look at a lot of car listings, as well as “sold for” prices and I have to agree. It seems that… more»
Nov 19, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Smokey Here: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
I normally wouldn’t cover a second-gen Pontiac Trans Am. The reason is simple, there are just so many of them and we have covered them extensively. And once you get beyond the Super-Duty era (’73-’74), the go just isn’t… more»
