The Grand Prix was a hot seller for Pontiac beginning in 1962. But the “Colonnade” redesign of 1973 would turn into a gold mine – with 288,000 copies sold in 1977 alone, the car’s best year to date. The… more»
Barn Finds
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mystery Project: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 was launched as Oldsmobile’s mid-size muscle car in 1964. But the 1960s came and went and performance cars fell out of favor due to higher insurance premiums and tightening emissions controls. So, by 1977, the last year… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Project Or Parts? 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Sedan
As a car lover, it’s sometimes tough to be responsible for a car’s fate: Sometimes it’s too far gone, sometimes the cost outweighs the reward, sometimes parts just aren’t available. This Forward Look Chrysler seems to be at that… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of the day when they might open the door to a shed or barn to discover a long-forgotten classic lurking in a corner under a layer of dust. Such is the case… more»
Aug 8, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Ready to Restore: 1939 Buick Special
If pre-war American classics tick the boxes for you, this 1939 Buick Special deserves a close look. It is a solid and complete carport find that is begging for a new lease on life. Its lack of significant rust… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3-for-1: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
Many enthusiasts welcome the opportunity to purchase a restoration project with a donor car as part of the deal. However, this 1972 Volvo 1800ES package lifts that to a higher level, because it includes two spare vehicles. Assessing the… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
350 V8 4-Door: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Project
Finally, a third-generation Chevy Nova that likely isn’t going to be made into an SS 396 clone. It has too many doors for that, but it does have a 350 cubic inch V8 engine, which would make it a… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ran Twenty Years Ago: 1940 Hudson Pickup
When one thinks of Hudson automobiles, the “step-down” design as employed by their famous streamlined Hornet is often what comes to mind. Well, that’s not all as Hudson was in the pickup truck business too. MotorBuscuit tells us that… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1948 Lincoln Continental Out of Long Slumber
This is a very long-term storage 1948 Lincoln Continental with V-12 power that looks like a relatively easy restoration. The car is in Rockford, Illinois, with a $15,000 asking price. The seller says that was the appraised value. What… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
True Barn Find! 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced the Thunderbird in 1955 as a personal luxury car. But its 2-passenger set-up often got it compared to the Chevy Corvette, which was a sports car. After three years, Ford thought they could sell more T-Birds by… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 2 Prototypes: 1989 Shelby CSX/VNT
While most car people remember Carroll Shelby for his association with Ford Motor Co. and the Shelby Mustang, he had a long-standing relationship with Chrysler, too. One result of that association was the Shelby CSX/VNT which was based on… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
54k Original Miles: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun 280ZX received mixed reviews upon its 1979 release. Some people expressed disappointment that it was no longer what they considered to be a sports car, while others appreciated the increased comfort that transformed the car into a… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Stored 50+ Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car” was largely unchanged for 1959 having received quad headlights the year before. Sales flirted with the 10,000-unit mark for the first time after surpassing 9,000 in 1958. The 283 cubic inch V8 remained the only engine,… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8
In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevy Nova compact was still one of the company’s best-selling cars. More than 300,000 copies were dispatched through dealer showrooms that year, it’s the third biggest year up to that time. The… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garage Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The owner of this 1959 Triumph TR3A found this car at an estate sale in a barn. Yes, it’s a legitimate barn find! After four years of garage storage, the owner has decided they have too many projects, so it’s… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner Project: 1965 Ford Mustang 23k Miles
The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the 1960s. From the Spring of 1964 through the end of the 1966 model year, nearly 1.3 million copies left the assembly line. Early examples are considered by many to be… more»
