This one’s a looker! I wouldn’t say I’m a big Mercedes-Benz fan, though I appreciate their engineering and genuineness. But I do have a thing for older SL models such as this 1989 560 SL. And in this case,… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
A Big Barn Find! 1971 Cadillac Eldorado
“It has been stored in the family’s run-down barn for the last 30 years” so claims the seller of this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. Well, this first-year, ninth generation (’71-’76) Eldorado is as big as a barn at 222… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1978 MG Midget
This is not the first 1978 brown MG Midget that I have covered. And that in itself says something but I don’t know what. It’s not the best look on a jacked-up rubber bumper MG but I believe my… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Sports Roadster: 1932 Plymouth PB
What a cool car! The early ’30s automotive scene was, and is still, dominated by Ford, and Chevrolet to a lesser degree. But what about Plymouth? They were still pretty new to the automotive arena in 1932, the year… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
413 Cross Ram! 1961 Chrysler 300G
This is one of the more unusual listings that I have reviewed. It’s a 1961 Chrysler 300 G which is a major collectible but nowhere in the listing is mention made of its engine – clearly the elephant in… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 53 Comments
A Surprising Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Citation
OK, so some of you are probably wondering what in the Sam Hill is a Chevy Citation, such as this 1981 two-door version doing here on the webpages of Barn Finds? Rocco B. thought it a worthy tip and… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Magnificently Maintained: 1959 Edsel Villager
Talk about rare! A 1959 Edsel Villager station wagon – when did you last encounter one of these? Besides the rarity factor, it’s also this car’s condition, it’s said to have had three previous owners, is all original, and… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Terrific Tudor Sedan: 1957 Ford Custom 300
Last week I covered this 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 and opined how I thought this model year didn’t get the coverage it deserves. So, with that thought, today, I’m going to back it up a year and cover a… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments
No Reserve Limo: 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75
Editors Note: This Cadillac Fleetwood 75 is not a limousine, it’s a sedan. Thanks to all who commented on that error. JO It’s whammer-jammer time! And, our subject today is the bossasaurus of domestic luxury cars, a Cadillac Fleetwood… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Basement Find: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Well, as is often said, “Parts is parts” and they’re plenty of them associated with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller claims that this Chevy was stored in a cellar for 40 years, actually, “since the mid 70’s, the… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Fabulous Fairlane 500: 1958 Ford Club Sedan
You know, I think the 1958 Ford gets short shrift. The ’58 Chevrolet has a devoted following today, but it didn’t for years as it was considered overwrought and too often compared to its predecessor, the ’57. And, well… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Original Paint: 1974 Jeep CJ5
I can only recall driving a Jeep CJ5 once. It was in a former U.K. colony where you drive on the left side of the road and I was commandeering a left-hand drive Jeep. I wasn’t concerned about tipping… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1979 Chrysler 300
Chrysler Corporation was almost down for the count in 1979. There are many reasons for their financial dismay, but the real story is what they did to combat their troubles. Besides developing new front-wheel drive compacts such as the… more»
Mar 28, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
High Country Survivor: 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline
I’ll admit it, I haven’t paid much attention to Chevies manufactured before 1955. I suppose the reason is that the Tri-Fives with their modern redesign, coupled with the newly introduced small block V8 engine, consigned prior models to the… more»
Mar 28, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
As Good As It Gets! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
When I first spied this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro I immediately thought of a guy that I knew my freshman year of college. He was a friend of a friend and had a very clean ’68 Camaro identical to this… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Accurate Reproduction? 1974 Dodge Bluesmobile
Some will probably love this Bluesmobile clone while others will completely dismiss it. I find it to be a curiosity item and that’s about it. It’s a 1974 Dodge Monaco that’s done up to resemble the famous car(s) that… more»
