In 1940, for the model year 1941, Henry Ford met with reporters to introduce the first “fat” Ford. The new car sported a widened body nearly covering its running boards. It was longer and 150 lbs heavier than its… more»
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Dream Car: 1956 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Dream garage. Name your top 3 cars. Money is no object. Now everyone’s choices would be wildly different, I think I would have a Ferrari F40, Mclaren F1, and a Jaguar E-type or Delorean. One car which may feature… more»
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Rare, Original, Highly Optioned: 1973 Dodge Adventurer SE Truck
In the genre of “Truck”, Dodge generated its share of collector-worthy models. The Sweptside, the Power Wagon, the Adventurer…. wait, the Adventurer? The Adventurer was introduced as a trim package for the second generation D-series Dodge truck when it… more»
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All Original: 1972 Dodge Charger
The introduction of the Third Generation Dodge Charger in 1971 brought significant styling changes. Gone was the familiar Coke-bottle appearance for what became known as “fuselage” styling. This change made the Charger look more imposing, and while it didn’t… more»
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1-of-34: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
Some cars make a stunning visual statement but lack the substance to match their good looks. That is not the case with this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible. With the company only producing 834 Road Runner Convertibles during that… more»
Original 383: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
This 1970 Dodge Charger 500 has spent more than three decades sitting in a shop. The dry environment has preserved it well, but it still requires a new owner willing to return it to its former glory. It retains… more»
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Loaded Original Hardtop: 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood
This 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood is incredible in that the seller says that it’s all original other than having an electric fuel pump. Well, and the engine was supposedly rebuilt before they bought it 24 years ago, but that’s it…. more»
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Lap of Luxury: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 1988 Grand Wagoneer is a world removed from the models that cemented the company’s name in automotive folklore following World War II. Those vehicles represented off-roading at its most basic, while the Grand Wagoneer offered a similar experience… more»
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El-BRAT-Chero! 1982 Subaru GL
Imagine naming a vehicle a BRAT. I’ve had quite a few pejoratives that I’ve used to describe cars that I’ve owned but none would be suitable as a marketing moniker, or likely fit for consumption here. Actually, Subaru’s BRAT… more»
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The Boss is Back: 1982 Ford Mustang GT
In September 1981, Motor Trend magazine pasted a picture of the Mustang GT on the cover of its magazine declaring “The Boss is Back.” It claimed the “new” 5.0 Liter H.O. engine could propel the car from 0 to… more»
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Air-Cooled Convertible: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
In current times, it can be hard to define an appropriate category for the Chevrolet Corvair (1960-1969). They’re a compact but not in the Chevy II, Ford Falcon, or Plymouth Valiant sense of the segment. They’re more like a… more»
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Camper Ready: 1976 Ford Ranchero GT
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post about a ’70 and ’71 Ford Ranchero. Today, we have the follow-on version in the form of a ’76 Ranchero GT bathed in a very 70’s olive green finish that… more»
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Well-Baked Wagon: 1970 Ford Country Sedan
The Country Sedan was to the Galaxie 500 as the Country Squire was to the LTD. It was a full-size Ford wagon with less pizzazz and part of the company’s lineup from 1952 to 1974. In terms of production… more»
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How To Write an Ad: 1967 Dodge Power Wagon
While I enjoy writing for Barn Finds, I think I speak for all of the writers here when I tell you some ads make the job difficult. You have to type a lot to hit the word limits in… more»
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Only One In The US? 1963 Mitsubishi Colt 1000
Mitsubishi didn’t begin to import cars into the U.S. under their brand until 1982. Before that, they provided some subcompacts to Chrysler to use in the 1970s. That was the first time the Colt name became familiar to U.S…. more»
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Dual Quad 409! 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Black primer, oversized tires, and side-exit exhaust tips put a chip on this Chevy’s shoulder. The 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS backs up those visual cues with its dual-quad 409, a crowd-pleaser anytime you punch the throttle or pop the… more»
