It’s time for a little porthole archeology, courtesy of a ’54 Buick Super Riviera Model 56R. Buick had it all going on that year with many different models so let’s look this Super over and determine where it fits… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Mopar Or No Car! Dodge/Plymouth Collection
It’s always interesting to learn what one likes to collect. The problem with car collections, say compared to Pokemon cards, is the amount of space that’s needed. And that space need often necessitates outside storage which isn’t in the… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Two-Door: 1934 Chrysler Airflow
Aerodynamic? Yes! Art Deco inspired? Absolutely! Beautiful styling? Ah, well, um, you know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that’s how I’d sum up a Chrysler Airflow like this 1934 example. This restored car is a… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big Bold Beautiful! 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
It’s Whammer-jammer time and today’s recipient of that esteemed designation for very large, cool cars is a 1966 Chrysler 300 convertible. While not a letter series, this Chrysler still has plenty of oomph under its expansive hood and it’s… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Squashed! 1976 Dodge Sportsman Van
It looks like a stepped-on frog! I guess I can see the reason to chop a top on certain vehicles, like a ’32 Ford, but a ’76 Dodge Sportsman van? Well, whatever works for you I guess – this… more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Resale Red: 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Wagon
We cover a lot of station wagons on BF and while Oldsmobile’s Vista Cruiser series makes time-to-time showings, full-size wagons such as this 1962 Dynamic 88 are a rarity – I didn’t know such a model existed in ’62…. more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Former Road Racer: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m no Corvette purist. Some ‘Vette aficionados might wig out over the treatment that has been bestowed upon this 1964 hardtop but you have to appreciate the times that are now in the past. The extensive exterior modifications weren’t… more»
Jul 3, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Five-Oh Cruiser: 1968 Big Block Dodge Coronet
OK, all of you Adam-12 fans, if you ever wondered what happened to Pete Malloy and Jim Reed’s ’68 Dodge Coronet police cruiser, here it is! Though it’s probably not their car but it’s similar to the unit that… more»
Jul 3, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
British Barn Find: 1963 Humber Sceptre
Show of hands if you know what a Humber is. I didn’t but I’m learning that there’s a whole lot of auto stuff that I don’t know about. But I’m certain that our esteemed readership includes a few who… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Confusing Colors? 1955 Buick Century Wagon
This find is worthy of exploration because it’s a rarely seen wagon today, a 1955 Buick Century, one of only 4,243 produced, according to 55Buick.com. Thrown in Estate Wagons for another 2,952 and you’re at a total count of… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
396 Turbo-Jet! 1969 Chevrolet Suburban Custom
The year 1969 was a big one for anyone who wanted to go fast. All domestic auto manufacturers had their instantly recognizable model names like GTO, Cobra Jet, and SS396. And Chevrolet’s SS396 covered the Chevelle, Nova, and Camaro… more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Chopped? 1929 Ford Model A
Descriptions used by sellers often confuse me. Sure, I can be a bit thick but when something doesn’t interpretively compute, I’ll keep reading the details to see what I have missed. Take this 1929 Ford Model A for example…. more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
GT5 Clone: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
I recall the first time that I spied a De Tomaso Pantera – I was immediately smitten! It was a sort of terra cotta colored ’71 version and the sound of it idling was entrancing. Also, being a ’71,… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
3 On The Floor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Most of the Chevrolet Chevelles, such as this 1968 Malibu convertible, that are covered here on Barn Finds are usually of the SS396 performance persuasion. The value of those, however, has gotten so nutso that even the lesser Malibu… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1968 Chevrolet Camaro 4-Speed Convertible Project
And now for something from the “What in the Sam Hill happened here?” department. What you are looking at is a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, that’s the easy part, what happened to it is another matter entirely. Normally, a… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Deuce And A Quarter! 1965 Buick Electra 225
Let’s cut to the chase, this 1965 Buick Electra 225 is a real Whammer-jammer – no doubt about it. Yeah, it’s big, that’s how the “225” designation is derived – its length. It’s supposed to be 225 inches (eighteen… more»
