Wasn’t long ago when I would have noticed this 1972 Ford LTD (pronounced ell-TEE-dee according to the seller!) and thought, so what, another one of those. After all, it’s one of 353K LTDs produced in ’72 and they’re everywhere…. more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8 Sleeper! 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline
Frumpy! That’s the word that I would use to describe a 1950 Chevrolet sedan such as this Fleetline DeLuxe. And it’s not just Chevrolet’s turn-of-the-decade models to which I would apply that tag, it’s applicable to many other marques… more»
Sep 30, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Skyliner
Earlier in the week, we covered this 1961 Ford Sunliner and I made mention of the ’57-’59 retractable top Skyliner. Well, today, looking very fiftyish in its salmon and white two-tone finish is just such an example, a final… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Triple White: 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Have you ever noticed how the first version of a new model automobile is often the best? And then it just seems to slowly go downhill? Some of it is a subjective opinion but the other part is probably… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 54 Comments
428/4-Speed! 1966 Mercury S-55
Wowie Kazowie! Get a load of this 1966 Mercury S-55 convertible! It’s just about perfect and has a powertrain to boot – more on that later. The listing refers to this convertible as a Marauder S-55, and that’s not… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Restored Show Piece: 1954 Buick Skylark
The stuff of high-dollar car shows is how I’d describe this 1954 Buick Skylark. I’ve seen plenty on TV auctions but I’m not sure that I’ve ever actually seen one in the steel. And there’s a likely reason for… more»
Sep 28, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
44K Original Miles! 1951 Pontiac Chieftain
Considering recent changes in professional sports teams’ names, I’d say it’s a safe bet that we won’t see a return to an automotive moniker like “Chieftain” such as this 1951 Pontiac proclaims. Actually, we won’t see the return of… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Three-On-The-Tree Again! 1961 Ford Sunliner
Two weeks ago, we featured this 1968 Ford Custom with a tree-on-the tree-manual shift – a common gear-shifting arrangement used up into the seventies. Today, we’re going to back it up seven years and also let some sun shine… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bowtie V8? 1962 Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass
We cover Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass models with regularity – providing that they are a ’64 model or newer. As for the original ’61 to ’63 model, not so much so. Well, today, we’re going to change things up and present… more»
Sep 24, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Needs A Face Lift: 1963 Imperial Crown
What a difference three years make! Last week, I covered this 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe – a fine-looking automobile if ever there was one. Today, I’m going to wind it back three years and take a gander at this… more»
Sep 24, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Triple Carbs/4-Speed! 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
There’s no doubt about it, a Chevrolet El Camino always gets my attention. I’ve waxed on about them here on Barn Finds, often, but I have to honestly tell you that the bat-winged 1959 version is not my favorite…. more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
S-22 V8 Garage Find! 1963 Mercury Comet
The seller of this 1963 Mercury Comet S-22 asks, “How long since you’ve seen one?”. Well, I still haven’t seen one, his included, because it is so shrouded in garage “junque” that I can’t really make it out. Not… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Hemi Hauler: 1953 Chrysler Town And Country
That thing gotta Hemi? Soiently! This wagon is actually a New Yorker Town and Country as opposed to a Windsor Town and Country which would be non-Hemi powered. The seller claims that this wagon is one of 1,399 which… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve Rarity: 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
Now here’s a visual statement for you, a 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit – and it’s a looker! And this example is a low-production HCi (High Compression Injection) model that was only sold for two years so that adds to… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
What’s Under The Tarp? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Generally, a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is just another find. With a production total of about 22K copies, they’re not rare and surface often. The most notable facet may be that the coupe version follows directly behind the famous split-window… more»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Gold Standard: 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe
Top drawer is how I’d describe this 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe. It is resplendent in its gold finish and off-white vinyl top. This vintage Imperial makes a refined, subtle visual statement that a Cadillac doesn’t, at least to my… more»
