It’s easy to understand why many consider the 1957 Thunderbird, the last year of the 2-seater “Baby Bird,” as the best of the 3-year series. There was handsome new rear end styling, a bunch of new paint, interior, and… more»
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.
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Hemi Survivor: 1951 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan Project
Being a marketing and advertising guy in a former life, I know the importance of a great product name. Think of what the name, Riviera, conjures up in your mind versus, say, the name Edsel. That’s why I always… more»
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Highly Original: 1937 Ford Deluxe Fordor Sedan
The Ford line received a refreshed look inside and out for 1937, especially up front. Ford stylists went for a more streamlined look and put the almond-shaped headlights into the front fenders for the first time. And under the… more»
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Highly Original 30k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Mazda Miata
I remember the buzz that the Miata caused when it was introduced 37 years ago. It was hailed as a throwback to the lightweight, two-seater British roadsters of the 1950’s and ’60’s, but without the oil leaks, reliability issues,… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
For model year 1954, Ford decided to add a little show car razzle-dazzle to the showroom by introducing the Skyliner. a 2-door hardtop that featured a tinted acrylic glass panel in the front section of the roof above the… more»
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“Everything Works.” 1960 Buick Flxible Ambulance Project
Every once in a while, a vintage “professional car” like this 1960 Buick Ambulance pops up on Barn Finds. These coach-built ambulances were very expensive vehicles when new, so it’s no surprise that not many were produced. Plus, in… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Update 6/23/26 – It’s been over a year since we featured this Bonneville and it has been relisted here on eBay with a $10k starting bid. Do you think that’s low enough to get it sold though? From 3/16/25… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In my opinion, the 1965 GM lineup of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Olds, Buick, and Cadillac were some of the best styled cars ever. Motor Trend magazine thought so too when it awarded its coveted Car of the Year Award of… more»
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302 V8 Powered: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
I’m guessing the designers at Ford Motor Company thought they had a pretty novel way of differencing themselves in 1954 by offering a see-through roof insert on two high-end Ford and Mercury two-door hardtops. Ford chose to call theirs… more»
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1 of 485: Rare 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
Talk about an ultra-rare, stunning survivor, feast your eyes on this 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst package. Called the “executive’s muscle car,” this was a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Hurst Performance, and only a scant 485 of these 2-door… more»
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Highly Original: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
The last of the big ones. 1977 was the last year of the mid-sized Monte Carlo, before major shrinkage occurred in 1978. In fact, the ’77 Monte Carlo was larger than the downsized “full-sized” Chevy Caprice. With the redesigned… more»
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Mini RV Conversion: Rare 1973 VW Super Bugger
When a Barn Finds staff writer opens the “View Tips and Assignments” list, you never know what’s waiting for you. There’s usually one surprise, oddball, or head shaker for sale with a story behind it. I had to claim… more»
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Rare Long Roof: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
Talk about making a statement. Even the country club crowd back in 1958 would’ve been impressed with this station wagon: a glistening black (and chrome) 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon. It certainly had presence and didn’t blend into… more»
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Rare 1-Owner, 2-Door, 9-Passenger Wagon: 1957 Plymouth Suburban
The rise of station wagon sales in the 1950’s can be attributed to the postwar baby boom and the growth of what we call suburbia. For model year 1957, Ford was the wagon king selling almost 320,000 units, followed… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1954 Nash Metropolitan Hardtop
Model year 1954 saw the introduction of the Nash Metropolitan, a true subcompact (its wheelbase was shorter than a VW Beetle) that was ahead of its time in some respects. It was unique as well, being the first car… more»
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One Repaint, 57k Miles: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
There are several YouTube videos online with a similar theme: the Karmann Ghia was the biggest automotive lie for nearly 20 years. I take some offense to that because Volkswagen never positioned it as a sports car. In fact,… more»
