That’s the question, will two extra doors on a car known for its dashing two-door hardtop, coke bottle styling adversely affect its value? This ’65 Impala four-door sedan has a lot of positive features in its plus column so… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Ready To Rumble? 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
I’ve been on a full-size Ford kick of late and the posts, such as this ’68 and this ’70 have generated some reader attention, so let’s keep it up. This time I’m offering up a ’66 Ford Galaxie 500… more»
• For Sale • 37 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser
You know a 1950 Studebaker when you see one, that’s for sure! The bullet nose, wrap-around divided rear window, and the reverse-opening rear doors all conspired to create the non-GM/Ford/Chrysler market entry. And they found their niche with an… more»
• For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve Nice! 1966 Mercedes 230S
Mercedes 200 series sedans, like this 1966 230S turn up with some regularity here on Barn Finds and some appear to be good buys. Is that the case with this example? Well, it certainly shows well so let’s take… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
Rarified Air Man! 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
This listing surprised me. A 1970 Pontiac GTO “Judge” is a big deal find (Thanks Pat L!), especially in this condition and at this price. So, is it authentic? It certainly appears to be but let’s investigate. Located in… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Budget A-Body? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
It can be said that “A rising tide lifts all boats”. Well, I’m not trying to sound like a motivational poster but I do posit the suggestion from time to time that over-the-top muscle car values inordinately drive up… more»
• For Sale • 33 Comments
Undercover Car: 1970 Ford Custom 500
OK, readers seemed to like this 1968 Ford Custom two-door sedan, featured a few days ago, so let’s review a four-door version today. Our subject is actually a ’70, but it’s pretty similar – an example of the model… more»
• For Sale • 56 Comments
Three-On-The Tree! 1968 Ford Custom
Here’s an interesting find. It’s advertised as a Galaxie but it’s really a 1968 Ford Custom two-door sedan. It’s interesting because Galaxies and XLs comprise the bulk of full-size Ford finds. Customs? Not so much so. Beyond that, it’s… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Senior AACA Winner! 1937 Packard Six
This! Yes, this car, a 1937 Packard Six Sports Coupe in this condition, what a find! It turned up on our tip list and I wish I could thank someone for submitting this fantastic example of what was, one… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
El-BRAT-Chero! 1982 Subaru GL
Imagine naming a vehicle a BRAT. I’ve had quite a few pejoratives that I’ve used to describe cars that I’ve owned but none would be suitable as a marketing moniker, or likely fit for consumption here. Actually, Subaru’s BRAT… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Air-Cooled Convertible: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
In current times, it can be hard to define an appropriate category for the Chevrolet Corvair (1960-1969). They’re a compact but not in the Chevy II, Ford Falcon, or Plymouth Valiant sense of the segment. They’re more like a… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Camper Ready: 1976 Ford Ranchero GT
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post about a ’70 and ’71 Ford Ranchero. Today, we have the follow-on version in the form of a ’76 Ranchero GT bathed in a very 70’s olive green finish that… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
Survivor With “P”!? 1956 Chevrolet BelAir
OK, it’s sometimes the elephant in the room these days but if you have an interest in old cars, at some point the dreaded “P” word is going to surface. No, not that “P” word the Patina P word…. more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
It Takes Center Stage 1: 1970 Buick Gran Sport
Everybody got in on the hi-po bandwagon in the ’60s, even staid Buick, known more for near-luxury sedans and a wonderful tourer called Riviera. The apex of all that action, at least for GM and its various divisions, was… more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
Elegance On Wheels: 1987 Cadillac Brougham
Oh boy! It’s “Bro-gum” time and today’s subject is really puttin’ on the Ritz, it’s a 1987 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance. It would be easy to poke some fun at this late ’80s example of “The Standard of the World”… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Worldly Traveler: 1937 Morris Eight
Here’s a curious little barn find, a 1937 Morris Eight Series I. I don’t believe that I have encountered one before and the seller claims that it is a rare two-seat model. Having traveled from England to Australia to… more»
