The intermediate-sized Oldsmobile Cutlass was a sales juggernaut during the decade of the 1970’s. Even with all of the headwinds facing the auto industry back then (the oil crisis and government-mandated safety and emission standards for starters), the Cutlass… 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.
Mar 18, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Originality Reigns Supreme: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe
Mar 17, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Update: Highly-Original 1967 Buick Riviera
UPDATE – I guess you could call this article “The Return of the Ravishing Riviera,” as this highly-original, beautiful ’67 Riviera that was featured on Barn Finds two months ago is listed for sale again. This former California car… more»
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
In Storage 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s deja vu all over again.” This ’63 Pontiac Bonneville drop top was featured on Barn Finds fourteen months ago in a no-reserve auction. I don’t know if that sale fell through or if… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
A Bubbly Personality: 1962 AMC Metropolitan Hardtop
As a former owner of a 1957 Metropolitan Hardtop, I’ll always have a sentimental soft spot for these historic little cars. (More about the history part later.) If I heard it once, I heard it a hundred times when… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Freshly Restored: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
Volkswagen had a quirky, charming, we-follow-our-own-set-of-rules image for many, many years. And their groundbreaking “Think Small” advertising campaign still looks fresh today. To thwart growing competition in the economy car field as the 70’s decade dawned, Volkswagen decided to… more»
Mar 3, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Code Z Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, here’s a nice green-themed beauty for your eyes to feast on. No, it’s not the shade of green that the Emerald Isle is known for, but it’s an attractive green and really… more»
Mar 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two Owner Drop-Top Driver: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
This ’64 Bonnie Convertible brings back childhood memories. The closest I got to owning one came courtesy of an AMT scale model kit. I received a ’64 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible model for my ninth birthday (the colorful box had… more»
Feb 26, 2025 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Granny’s Daily Driver: Unrestored 1956 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Two-door pillarless “hardtop” coupes were popular in the 1950’s when they were new and have remained so as collectibles all these years later. I get it, because they have a sportier look that can enhance a car’s proportions and… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
“Extremely Original:” 1961 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
By the time the third-generation Thunderbird hit the showrooms in late 1960, it still owned the personal luxury car market. Some say the Studebaker Hawk was in that category, but not really (less than 4,000 1961 Hawks were sold… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
390 V8 and Factory Air: 1967 Ford Mustang GT
Is this a great looking ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback or what? It looks like a full-sized Hot Wheels car with its sparkling Acapulco Blue color, that classic fastback styling, the optional GT package, and those Styled Steel Wheels as… more»
Feb 16, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Highly-Original Survivor: 1953 Ford Customline 4-Door Sedan
This old Ford brings back a lot of memories. My grandparents had a ’53 Ford Customline like this except it was solid dark blue and with the same two-tone gray cloth interior. I remember being a kid and sitting… more»
Feb 15, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1 of 2700 Built: 1956 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country Wagon
In 1956, station wagons continued their popularity across America for a number of reasons. The nation was ten years into the Baby Boom era, more families had moved to the suburbs, the nation’s economy was good, and station wagons… more»
Feb 12, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
27k Original Miles: 1962 Cadillac Seventy-Five Limousine
Back in 1962, there were several “aspirational” cars from Detroit that made quite a statement about the owner (as well as their bank account): a Chevrolet Corvette, a Ford Thunderbird, and, of course, a Cadillac. Yes, sixty-three years ago,… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nicely Restored Poncho: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe
When I saw this ’55 Pontiac Star Chief Coupe on the list of Barn Finds cars to write about, I had to snag it. That’s because 40 years ago, my twin brother bought one exactly like this, same colors… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original Paint and Interior: Rare 1960 Mercury Park Lane Coupe
If an award had been given out in 1960 for the new car most likely resembling a mild custom, the 1960 Mercury would’ve won hands down. Just look at that unusual and very bold rear end treatment. The totally… more»
Feb 5, 2025 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One Owner, 455-Powered: 1974 Pontiac LeMans
For car enthusiasts that like well-maintained, highly original, one-owner cars from the 70’s, I’ve got some good news and some bad news with this one. The good news is that this clean 1974 Pontiac LeMans with the GT package… more»
