About Scotty Gilbertson

I've always been a car nut. I drove my parents crazy by calling out cars from the backseat of our '56 Pontiac as a kid, and I never grew out of that. I still do that when I'm in the car by myself now, which I am for 30,000 miles a year as a former architect and now architectural photographer. I love a good road trip and I'm usually on one about 150-200 days a year. I've gravitated toward unusual vehicles in the last decade or so. I love everything related to all vehicles old, new, big, and small, cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, motorhomes, and boats powered by gas, diesel, hybrid, EV, pedal, etc. Any vehicle that's small and unusual catches my eye, like the CitiCar or Elcar Zagato, but I've recently switched from cars to motorcycles and pickups for the most part. I'm of the school of thought that any real car guy or gal can appreciate any vehicle, even if they personally have no interest in it at all.

Daughter Wants A Truck: 1996 Buick Century

This 1996 Buick Century Custom Sedan is now 30 years old; that’s hard to believe for those of us who lived through this era. Three decades, boom, gone, just like that- scary. The seller has this Ruby Red Metallic… more»

1965 Chevrolet C10 W/ Mystery Manual And V8

Quick, choose your favorite child. Do you have one picked out yet? It’s tough, and hopefully it’s impossible, as impossible as it is for some of us to choose our favorite pickup brand. I love them all, and I… more»

Nicest One Left? 1972 Yamaha R5-C 350

Yamaha scholars, or just mega fans, can tell what year a Yamaha R5 350 is just by the colors, as they only came in one color scheme for each of the three years of production. The street version of… more»

5-Speed Survivor: 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback

UPDATE – This little 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback is still for sale, with a new asking price of $2,900, so $500 cheaper than when we saw it back in May. The good part is that they’ve finally included an… more»

Gorgeous Survivor: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari

Almost 20 feet of cool, this 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari may be as eye-catching a 1970s station wagon as you’ll find. I have no doubt that driving this car in public would almost cause a crowd to gather anytime… more»

Watch Your Feet! 1950s David Bradley Mobile Saw

Looking like something out of a horror movie, and I’m sure this machine has been associated with more than its share of emergency room visits, this cool and scary 1950s David Bradley Brush Cutter can be found here on… more»

Teach Your Kids To Drive: 1969 Sears Super 12

I love the seller’s description of this 1969 Sears Super 12 garden tractor. They say it can be used to pull things around, and it would be handy for hauling brush, mulch, or almost anything in a little trailer…. more»

Best Ad Of 2026? 1984 Ford Ranger XLT V6

Other than the gap-toothed grille, this 1984 Ford Ranger XLT looks pretty nice on the outside. And even inside, now that I look at the photos again. The seller talks about it with the polish of a stage-hardened comedian,… more»

Holy Grail? 1987 Toyota 4×4 Pickup

The paint code reads 3D7, which Toyota refers to as “Red,” a pragmatic name for a pragmatic truck. Huge tires seem to be popular with these little trucks, giving them a bit of extra clearance for anyone who actually… more»

BF Exclusive: 2002 Saturn SC2 5-Speed

UPDATE: The seller has lowered their asking price to $3,800! The same color as my dad’s leisure suit from the 1970s, this “Orange” is more of a burnt orange than an orange-orange, but it’s orange nonetheless, and it’s a… more»

Nicest One Left? 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3

We’ve only seen three or four (there was one repeat) Plymouth Horizon TC3s here on Barn Finds over the years, and a few of the Dodge Omni 024 versions. The seller has this regular ol’ gas-powered 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3… more»

BF Classified: 1952 International L-120 Flatbed

Said to originally be from South Carolina, this 1952 International L-120 Flatbed has no rust-through, just some normal surface rust, according to the seller. It has a few scars here and there, but for a truck to be 73… more»

Modern Classic? 1985 Cadillac Cimarron

I’ve been rereading Cadillac: Standard of Excellence again, and it only goes up to 1980, so the bustleback Seville is the last “new” model shown. That was just before the Cimarron was introduced. I wish there was a 1981… more»

Golden Olive Colonnade: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Made for only three model years, 1973, 1974, and 1975, the first-generation Pontiac Grand Am is a car that we (or I) rarely see in person anymore. It probably has Pontiac’s most unique grille configuration and is my personal… more»

1975 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4 W/440 V8

Said to be from North Carolina, this Ramcharger is a #11 on a 1-10 scale of desirability for these unique SUVs, for its apparent condition and the engine under the hood. This 1975 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4 with a 440… more»

Loaded 57K-Mile 1967 Chrysler New Yorker 440 V8

Roger Taylor of the rock group Queen could very well have been referring to this 1967 Chrysler New Yorker when he wrote and sang “I’m in Love with My Car” on the band’s album A Night at the Opera…. more»