Ford executives had high hopes when they introduced the new 1958 Edsel in the Fall of 1957. But those were quickly dashed when sales didn’t come close to expectations. After accumulating a lot of red ink, Ford pulled the… more»
Barn Finds
Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project

Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»
1929 Chevrolet International Coach Garage Find

With over 1.3 million cars sold in 1929, Chevy’s International AC series was a big seller. It didn’t beat Ford’s Model A, however, which had almost two million in sales despite one of the roughest economic years in U.S…. more»
Genuine Barn Find! 1951 Nash Wagon

Well, this is Barn Finds though a lot of our features aren’t the genuine article. This 1951 Nash Rambler two-door station wagon, however, is the real thing as it has been found lurking in a barn in Lyle, Washington…. more»
Triple Carburetors! 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint

The Alfa Romeo 2600 Series was in production from 1962 to 1068. Across several body styles, it would be the successor to the 2000 and had six-cylinder power but largely recycled styling. The 2600 Sprint was akin to a… more»
440 6-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»
Luxury Edition: Running 1966 Ford Mustang

The buying public simply couldn’t get enough of the hot, new Ford Mustang in 1964/66. After selling 559,000 copies in the first full year, another 607,000 followed the next year – a Mustang record that still stands today. This… more»
W-30 Twin Turbos! 1975 Hurst/Olds

Between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for some special editions of either the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. Known as the Hurst/Olds, these cars received some special treatment, such as Hurst shifters and Hurst/Hatch sunroofs. Production numbers… more»
Small Project: 1950s King Midget Model III

The seller isn’t sure what year this King Midget is and they don’t show any tags or numbers, but it’s a Model III so it was made sometime between 1957 and 1969. They have this late-1950s to late-60s King… more»
Garage Find Fuelie for $30K? 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the most sought-after American cars is a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette with a fuel-injected engine. There are Corvette collectors who will do unspeakable things for a chance to park one in their garage. Add to that the fact… more»
Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life. What… more»
Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Few sights are sadder than seeing a desirable and potent classic left to fend for itself, exposed to everything Mother Nature has to throw at it. That has been the fate of this 1970 Ford Torino GT. However, its… more»
Margaret Mitchell’s Mercury: 1940 Mercury Sedan

One of the most famous movies ever made was “Gone with the Wind.” Set during the Civil War, this movie was based on a novel by a Georgia writer by the name of Margaret Mitchell. While the film went… more»
BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

This Impala has been hiding in this garage for the past 35 years and has just recently been extracted. It’s showing 44k miles and is being offered by the original owner’s family. After being parked for so long, it’s… more»
Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible

If we devised a list of the most significant post-war American production cars, vehicles like the Mustang and Corvette would undoubtedly make the grade. However, the Chevrolet Corvair deserves inclusion. It didn’t offer outstanding performance or unsurpassed luxury, but… more»
Delivery Sedan Project: 1957 Chevrolet 150

During the Tri-Five era of Chevrolets, you could order a Delivery Sedan. It was a 2-door 150 station wagon with no side windows. My uncle had one of these for his bakery business, a 1957 hauler like the one… more»

