When you scrolled into a Cadillac dealership in 1973, you’d find a selection of hardtops, sedans, and convertibles. But what you wouldn’t find was a station wagon because that body style wasn’t in the marketing plan. If you wanted… more»
Barn Finds
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Custom
Chevrolet introduced its second entry into the compact market in 1972, the Chevy II. It was conventional compared to the earlier Corvair (the Chevy II had a water-cooled engine up front). The top trim level was called Nova, and… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe Barn Find
It comes as no surprise for seasoned car collectors that placing a car out of sight for a long time is not a good idea. Anything can happen when it is not under your watchful eye. Take for example… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Bench Seat: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Ford set the automotive world on fire in 1965 with its sporty new compact, the Mustang. It inspired a flood of competitors into a market segment that would be called “pony cars.” The Chevy Camaro arrived on the… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Floors Have a Couple of Holes: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
As someone who lives under the illusion that they are a good writer, I have to admit that one of the hardest things to craft using the written word is subtle humor. It takes a lot of skill to… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Possible Bargain: 1928 Ford Model A Tudor
One of the few bright spots in the prewar collector car world is the renewed interest in Ford’s humble Model A. Built from 1928 through 1931, Ford’s much more advanced successor to the venerable Model T was a hit… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn Find Survivor? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After years of getting bigger and selling fewer cars each year, the 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation Ford Mustang. The car would attempt to return somewhat to its roots in 1974 with the Mustang… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Yard Find: $3k 1968 Ford Mustang GT
With competition looming, the Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. And, the cars would be little changed going into 1968, but sales declined as Chevrolet, Pontiac, and others were joining the “pony car” circus. From 607,000 units… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
True Barn Find: 1975 AMC Matador
The second-generation Matador by American Motors (1974 to 1978) was a full-size automobile. And the styling of the 2-door coupe was a lot different than that of the sedan or wagon. Some consider the styling “quirky” but that seems… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Evinrude Rogue 200
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos. “The sea is calmer already” was the marketing line used by Evinrude for the 1967 Rogue 200. They claimed the 19-foot boat was as roomy as a 25-footer and that its… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Coated in Cosmoline: Ford Escort RS Turbo
This is a fascinating post, as the seller apparently have several desirable 1980s-market European Fords for sale, with the centerpiece being this Ford Escort RS Turbo that was coated in Cosmoline and stuck into storage close to 20 years… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Forgotten Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Each division of General Motors (except Cadillac) got a mid-size product to offer in 1964. At Chevrolet, it would arrive in the form of the Chevelle, and the Malibu would be its top model. Sales were good but took… more»
Jul 13, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Merrill, Wisconsin Estate Sale! Impalas, Packards, Dirt Trackers!
Pining for something to do over the next couple of days? Head on over to Merrill, Wisconsin to check out this forty-car estate sale with a bonus: some of the cars actually have titles! Unfortunately, that doesn’t include these… more»
Jul 13, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Unfinished Work: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevy promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966 and it stayed that way through 1968. After that, it reverted to being an option on the Malibu. For 1967, the SS 396 had its own body code,… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet redesigned the Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it didn’t capture the same sales magic as the first generation of 1967-69. The market had become saturated and performance versions were taking in on the chin in terms of… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare House Car Project: 1950 Hudson Camper
Hudson Motor Car Co. was one of the few independent automakers to last into the 1950s. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors and the nameplate would soon disappear. The seller’s car may be a 1950… more»
