The cover of the 1955 Packard sales brochure is very understated. There are three color bands, a logo, and type that reads, “The NEW Packard.” It’s a teaser as they say in advertising since the reader has to open… more»
Oct 31, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One-Family Owned: 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Even though Cadillac offered buyers a choice of 15 tasteful paint color options in 1951 – from Chester Green to Bolero Maroon – to me, a solid black early 50’s Cadillac will always be the classic color choice. Seventy-one… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
In Storage 50 Years! 1952 GMC Suburban Military Ambulance
Did you know that the Chevy Suburban has its own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame? I kid you not. Since 1952 (when it wasn’t called an SUV), GM’s big Suburban has “starred” in over 1,750 movies and… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Iowa Farm Survivor: 1949 Ford F-1 Panel Truck
About the only thing cooler than pickup trucks from the 1950s are their covered cousins, the panel truck, which Ford claimed would “protect your cargo in style.” Here’s a 1949 Ford F-1 panel truck survivor that’s still earning its… more»
Oct 18, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Happy Holidays! Restored 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe
With the holidays rapidly approaching, I’d love to find this ’55 Olds in my garage with a big bow on top of it this Christmas morning. That would be a December to remember for sure. The 98 was the… more»
Oct 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 175: 1968 Chrysler Newport Sportsgrain Convertible
Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote a famous poem about Spring being the season of love. Spring was also the time of year when automakers would introduce limited special-edition models to hopefully jazz up the sales force and increase foot traffic… more»
Oct 16, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
In Storage 17 Years: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Project
Growing up in the 60’s, our neighborhood was a typical middle class one with most of the homes being brick ranchers with a Chevy or Ford or a station wagon tucked in the carport. To get out of our… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Orchard Survivor: 1967 Ford F-100
Here’s a good old tried-and-true 1967 Ford F-100 survivor that spent most of its working life on a little orchard in Utah. The odometer only shows 19,510 miles and the seller says “there’s no proof of this being original,… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Classic Customized Cruiser: 1950 Mercury Coupe
1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
33k Mile Black Beauty: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
When I was a squirt, my dad bought a ’56 Parklane Wagon for our growing family. It was Meadowmist Green and Pine Ridge Green and was gorgeous, so I’ve always been partial to 1956 full-sized Fords. Although the Fairlane… more»
Oct 3, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original Survivor: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
You don’t see these every day. In fact, it’s only the second 1947 Lincoln Zephyr we’ve ever featured here on Barn Finds and I can’t recall ever seeing one at a car show. As is quite common in vehicles… more»
Oct 3, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Grandpa’s Low-Mileage Survivor: 1968 Ford Bronco
With their popularity in the vintage truck market showing no signs of slowing down, we have featured quite a number of first-generation Broncos here on Barn Finds. They seem to generally fall into two condition camps: rough, rusty, and… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner, Low Mileage Survivor: 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Take a gander of this super clean 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4. Although total sales reached three million over its successful 18 model year run from 1984 to 2001, you’re seeing less and less XJ’s in this kind of… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Green Dream Machine: 1954 Kaiser Darrin Roadster
I’m not sure what the story is behind the paint selection on this rare 1954 Kaiser Darrin (you’re looking at #88 of only 435 ever produced), but it looks gorgeous. Although Darrins weren’t offered in this particular shade of green… more»
Sep 25, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restoration Candidate? 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe
In 1965 when I was ten, my dad bought his first new car: a Ruby Red ’65 VW Beetle. I remember tagging along with him to the small VW dealership in town one Saturday. As Dad was “negotiating” with… more»
Sep 25, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original Paint: 1956 Dodge C Series Survivor
This is the fifth solid-survivor vintage pickup truck I’ve written about in the past month. And most haven’t been Fords or Chevys, but the “other brands,” including International and Studebaker. Now I can add a “Job Rated” 1956 Dodge… more»
