Here’s one that doesn’t grace Barn Finds’ webpages very often, if ever, a 1973 Saab 99. But wait, there’s more as this mobile citizen of Elyria, Ohio, is a hopped-up EMS (Electronic fuel injection Manual transmission Special) edition. Said… more»
Good Project Bones? 1970 Buick Riviera GS
When considering Buick’s vaunted Riviera, I believe the second gen (’66-’70) is my favorite, except for today’s subject, the bookend ’70 edition. The sleek Bill Mitchell light, airy, fleet-of-foot styling is still present, but the fender skirts just kill… more»
Reasonably Priced! 1965 Oldsmobile 442
I noticed the title to a listing for an Oldsmobile and it read, “Classic 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 2dr hardtop, Good clean original car – $10,000.” OK, it got my attention, ‘da real ting for $10 large? Well, that… more»
Bucket Seat Model: 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
I’ve reviewed thousands of cars (and even more listings), but I still learn something every day. A case in point is this fine-looking 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight two-door hardtop. It’s actually a “Custom” Sports Coupe as opposed to a Holiday… more»
Is It Salvageable? 1958 Chevrolet BelAir
When I first spied this 1958 Chevrolet BelAir two-door sedan, I initially thought it looked like the victim of a mob hit with its door blown off and the hood all askew. Well, that’s not exactly what happened (I… more»
Spectacular Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Chevrolet’s new tagline in 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed,” and it was appropriate as their full-size B-body cars got a big makeover and now started to resemble those designed and assembled by their upscale cousins at Cadillac. Size… more»
Uncommon Convertible: 1968 Dodge Polara
So, how many 1968 Dodge Polara convertibles were built? An appropriate question, lacking an exact answer. It’s a distinctive-looking car and to my eyes, seldomly seen, but I haven’t been able to put my finger on an exact volume… more»
Great Restoration Candidate? 1959 Plymouth Fury
A visual sight this 1959 Plymouth Fury makes! Of course, the year 1959 was full of surprises, as it seems with each domestic auto manufacturer trying to outdo one another in the overt styling department. Fins were in, and… more»
NY State Of Mind: 1983 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
The late seventies and early eighties were a tough time to be in the car biz. It seemed as if it was one thing after another with tightening clean air regulations, an oil embargo followed by rapidly rising fuel… more»
Same Owner For 53 Years: 1969 Camaro Convertible
When the topic of a first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1969 convertible, arises, the focus immediately shifts to SS, Z28, or aftermarket hot-rod models. That’s easy to determine; take a look at the enormous number that BF has… more»
Only 37K Miles! 1984 Buick Riviera
So, is this really a Buick Riviera? I mean, when you think of a Riviera, thoughts often drift to the fabulous Bill Mitchell-penned first gen (’63-’65) or even the third gen (’71-’73) with its iconic boattail rearend. This 1984… more»
Ran When Parked: 1960 Imperial Custom
As the seller of this 1960 Imperial Custom suggests, “If you like big fins, this project car is for you.” Well, since it’s a 1960 vintage, that means Virgil Exner styling, and of course, big fins. This rig looks… more»
15K Miles! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
Love ’em or hate ’em, sixties and early seventies vintage GM A-bodies (Chevelle, LeMans, Cutlass, and Skylark) continue to ring the register. And I don’t mean just the muscle variant; all of them, regardless of body style and trim,… more»
Supercharged Sidewalk Edition! 2008 Mini Cooper S
Here’s one we don’t cover often, a Mini Cooper S, specifically a 2008 “Sidewalk” edition. Having experienced only 65K miles, this clean supercharged drop top is claimed by the seller to be “the most desirable year”. Hmmm, I wonder… more»
V6 Transplant! 1980 MGB Roadster
One of the oldest hotrod games in town is performing an engine swap. You know, you remove an underperforming or a tired old original powerplant and breathe some new life into the old steed with something more substantial. Well,… more»
Flood Victim! 1963 Chevrolet Split Window Corvette
Commenters often speculate about the possibility of Florida cars being sold as a result of flood damage. Well, speculate no more as here’s a real live example, specifically a 1963 Chevrolet split window Corvette that’s gotten the dunkeroo treatment…. more»
