Honest 1963 Plymouth Valiant is Ready to Go

As the serial owner of several second-generation (1963-1966) A-body Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiants—bought running for as little as $50—I can attest to the sterling integrity of the breed, especially when powered, as this one is, by the trusty… more»

39k-Mile Drop-Top: 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was the company’s largest and most luxurious product, competing alongside the Buick Electra 225, Pontiac Bonneville, and (to a lesser extent) the Cadillac deVille. Built from 1952 to 1996, it was one of GM’s… more»

Not A Sears Model? 1969 Gilera 106 SS

We’ve seen some interesting catalog motorcycles here on Barn Finds recently, thanks to the eagle-eyed readers sending in tips. The seller of this 1969 Gilera 106 SS says that it’s not a model sold for Sears but a European… more»

No Reserve: 1989 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado

It’s easy to forget that while Chevy unveiled the “GMT400” trucks in 1988, the Blazer persevered on the classic Squarebody platform until its more rounded replacement appeared for 1992. The grille was updated for 1989 to give it an… more»

Dustbuster On Wheels: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport

The 1990s Pontiac Trans Sport was the General Motors’ division’s first minivan, using a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Chevrolet Lumina APV and the Oldsmobile Silhouette. They all had the physical profile of a “Dustbuster” mini-vacuum.  This survivor from… more»

Nicest One Left? 1978 Ford F150 XLT

Survivor. Original Miles. Original Owner. Second Owner. These buzz words can raise an enthusiast’s pulse when looking at classifieds. Up for sale is a prime example of one of these types of autos. Check out this beautiful 1978 Ford… more»

Chicago And NorthWestern Railway Handcar

Founded in June 1859, the Chicago and NorthWestern (sometimes seen as Chicago and North Western) railway lasted until 1995, when it was bought out or merged with the Union Pacific. This undated Chicago and NorthWestern System Railway Handcar is… more»

Sweptline Survivor: 1979 Dodge D100 Custom 318

Bright Canyon Red looks great on this 1979 Dodge D100 Sweptline Custom pickup, or it did at one time. It’s wearing a sun-faded patina look now, but so are a lot of us. The seller has this truck posted… more»

Corinthian Leather: 1987 Chrysler New Yorker

While not a classic New Yorker, these unusual little front-drive-era K-car-derived luxury boxes are nice, nice enough. Good enough for most people, which isn’t what Chrysler had in mind for their marketing campaign, I’m sure. The seller has this… more»

39k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is a three-owner classic. With a known history, its low odometer reading should be verifiable. The seller has recently splashed some cash to improve its presentation and the operation of some features, but it… more»

23K Original Miles: 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Coupe

The early 90s were an era of immense change for Cadillac. Gone were the days of huge, rear-wheel drive behemoths and thirsty V8 engines. While the change to front-wheel drive happened early in the 80s, the downsizing of the… more»

1 of 5000: 1979 Honda CB750K 10th Anniversary

It’s amazing how things change in just a decade. There was a stark difference between life in 1969 compared to how it was in 1979. And then there was 1989, 1999, etc. Not just in fashion but also in… more»

Throwback Styling: 1976 Stutz Blackhawk

Who remembers the Stutz Blackhawk, one of those “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” cars from the 1970s? Built in Italy, the styling of these opulent automobiles was over the top, which was the intended result. They were low-production… more»

Southwest Base Model: 1989 Jeep Wrangler

You wouldn’t think of a base model of being inherently appealing, but when a certain model begins to disappear from circulation due to general attrition, rust, or both, it can suddenly become a selling point. Why? Well, if a… more»

First Year Riviera Hardtop? 1950 Buick Super

It took a while for me to make the historical connection to Buick’s Riviera name. While most know it as a luxury coupe introduced in 1964, the name dates to the 1950 model when it appeared on Roadmaster and… more»

1967 Montgomery Ward Riverside 175 Scrambler

Catalog Bikes are a thing in the vintage motorcycle collector world. Those of us who grew up before the endless internet was in our pockets or our hands 18 hours a day know what I’m talking about. This 1967… more»

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