About Ron Denny

Ron is a freelance writer and marketing guy who's two primary passions are cars and guitars; especially those produced during the stylish and colorful 50s and 60s. Ron and his twin brother, Don, were competitive "car spotters" by the age of 10 and have traveled to numerous car shows together; their favorite being Das Awkscht Fescht in Macungie, PA. He's had a land yacht (1960 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe) as well as a dinghy (1957 Metropolitan) in his garage over the years; proving he can be a complex man of contradictions and extremes.

Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 59 Comments

American Pickers Pickup: Rare 1947 Hudson Series 178

UPDATE – This 1947 Hudson Series 178 pickup is listed for sale again after it was featured in August of 2024 here on Barn Finds and had no takers. It’s now listed here on eBay in Bon Aqua, Tennessee… more»

Dec 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments

Price Drop: 7,400 Mile 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

UPDATE 21/03/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to drop their price if they are unsuccessful with their first attempt to find their classic a new home. Such is the case with this 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati. Originally… more»

Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments

Original and Rare: 1964 Dodge 440 Station Wagon

Because I grew up in the 1960’s, I’ll always be sentimental about station wagons. They were a common site in many driveways and car ports across America. But they usually led a pretty hard life and many weren’t around… more»

Nov 21, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments

Cheap With Patina: 1955 Cadillac Sedan

We don’t know the story behind this cool ’55 Caddy, but it’s a bit of a hot potato as the seller is looking to sell it ASAP and is asking only $3,200. The seller says it runs well, has… more»

Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments

Barn Find Restomod: 1937 Ford Coupe

Here’s a ’37 Ford Coupe Restomod that definitely needs more photos and questions answered, but is an interesting car nonetheless. The seller say’s “This is a true barn find, a one owner complete car that has always seen indoor… more»

Oct 20, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments

One Owner: 1988 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Designer Series

Better late than never, but I’m finally coming around to appreciating these 80’s-era Lincoln Town Cars. Being more of a styling enthusiast, I looked at these boxy luxury sedans forty years ago and remembered the groundbreaking sleek styling of… more»

Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments

Highly Original Survivor: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon

I’ll always have a soft spot in the old ticker for ’59 Edsels. My Aunt Lucy and Uncle Harry bought one new (a white 4-door with a red top and side spear and a black and white interior) and… more»

Oct 11, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Highly Original: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST

“Ask the man who drives one. The Ambassador is American Motors’ finest car. As Cadillac is General Motors’, Lincoln Continental is Ford’s and Imperial is Chrysler’s.” That is how AMC described their top-of-the-line 1970 Ambassador in their attractive color… more»

Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments

1 of 911! 1961 DeSoto 2-Door Hardtop

I’ve been attending car shows for fifty years and I’ve yet to see a 1961 DeSoto up close and personal. Have you? Only 3,034 were made (911 2-Door Hardtops, 2,123 4-Door Hardtops) before the Chrysler Corporation pulled the plug… more»

Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments

2,750 Original Miles! 1979 Cadillac Phaeton Coupe DeVille

There’s a long list of cliche’ catch phrases that have long been associated with selling a used car. Here’s an example of the term “like new condition” that isn’t an empty promise or exaggeration at all. This pampered 45-year-old… more»

Sep 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Factory A/C! 1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon Project

Hardtops were very popular in the 1950’s – in both two-door and four-door varieties. And in 1957, Buick (and its cousin, Oldsmobile) did the four-door hardtop one better with the introduction of a fancy, upscale four-door hardtop station wagon…. more»

Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments