Before there was the fabulous, front-wheel-drive Cadillac Eldorado, there was the Cadillac Eldorado. It’s a storied model name that dates to 1952 though many will associate it with the revolutionary front-wheel drive version that debuted in the 1967 model… more»
May 28, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Noteworthy Nova: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 400
We cover 1962 vintage Chevrolets with regularity but they’re almost always full-size cars, Corvettes, and occasionally, Corvairs. As for the newly introduced Chevy II, not so much so. As a matter of fact, I had to go back three… more»
May 28, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino
A second-gen (’64-’67) Chevrolet El Camino, such as this 1967 example, is always a nice find, mostly because they often get overshadowed, in numbers and value, by the third-gen (’68-’72) version. The images of our subject car aren’t the… more»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Big Brash Brougham! 1977 Chrysler New Yorker
Back in the day, any car with luxury or near-luxury aspirations got the “Brougham” designation. The problem is that those who were not familiar with the term often called it a “Brogum” and no one knew what in the… more»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1969 Ford Mustang
The old “ran when parked” claim is a common and dismissive throw-away line that means “this car doesn’t run, but it did not all that long ago, so maybe there’s not much wrong with it”, or thereabouts. But the… more»
May 26, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Ready To Rumble? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Wow, this 1966 Chevelle SS396 takes me back. The last time I saw a Chevelle configured like this was at the old U.S. 30 Dragway in York, Pennsylvania in the early ’70s. A common street/strip sight at one time,… more»
May 26, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Patina Or Just Rust? 1979 Ford F150
A $60K boulevard cruiser that’s never done a lick of work? No way! This 1979 Ford F-150 is a Texas truck and it looks like it’s been worked hard and put away wet in the hot Waco sun. It… more»
May 25, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
NYC Barn Find? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
A New York City Barn find, eh? Or so the listing proclaims. Ohhhkay, glad to have that out of the way. I didn’t think there had been any barns in NYC since the days of Peter Stuyvesant but what… more»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
17K Mile Super Car! 1991 Acura NSX
All right, no, it’s not a barn find, or a garage find, or a project, this 1991 Acura NSX is a low mileage, survivor supercar. But if you like all things automotive, this is a pretty outstanding piece. I… more»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Super Slick Sedanette: 1948 Cadillac 62
So, is this car the work of legendary GM designer Harley Earl at his best? Or is it more just typical late ’40s Dick Tracy inspired styling? Or maybe, it’s a bit of both. Whatever the case, this 1948… more»
May 23, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Former Movie Star? 1988 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Usually, when one mentions Hess & Eisenhardt, thoughts go to Presidential limousines and other such heavily modified, and often armored, vehicles. As for convertible converters, the name American Sunroof Corporation (ASC), a former OEM contractor, immediately comes to mind…. more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Bronco Alternative? 1973 Jeep Commando
Commando, or going commando, has taken on a new meaning since this Jeep Commando was built back in 1973. Regardless, I’ll stick with the original intention of the name and comment that I haven’t encountered one of these in… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
The First And Best? 1970 Datsun 240Z
So, some will say that the first iteration of anything is the best, especially movies, we could wax on for years about Star Wars or The Godfather, etc. And that concept goes for cars too, or at least it… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stalled Project: 1957 Triumph TR3
Upon review of this 1957 Triumph TR3, one might be inclined to assume that some previous owner had cornered the Bondo market somewhere in the past and really went to town. Many of the TR3s that are featured here… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Survivor Or Just Original? 1978 Ford Fiesta
OK, so today’s burning question is, “Can an econobox be considered a survivor?” Usually, the term is used to describe a little old lady’s Buick LeSabre that has been gently used and only driven to church on Sunday. Or… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
It’s A Stretch! 1958 V8 Rolls-Royce
Barn Finds has readers, and commenters, from all over the world. I see comments arrive from the U.K., France, Australia, South Africa, and of course, Canada. If I’ve failed to mention other locales, a thousand pardons but these are… more»
