Barn Finds

Container Find: 1953 Singer 4AD

Right off the bat, the listing for this Singer is a bit confusing. It is listed as a 1943 Model C but the VIN states it as a model AD which was produced between 1951 and 1955. That being… more»

Shed Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible

Nearly 50 years ago, this car could have been your father’s Oldsmobile: the 1972 Delta 88 Royale convertible. It was big and beautiful and moderately equipped as to not take anything away from the luxurious 98 Series. This edition… more»

Early Imports: Pair of 1972 Honda Z600s

Until the early 1970s, Honda was known in the U.S. for their motorcycles. 2-wheel riding became more and more popular, helped by advertising campaigns like “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” They started dipping their toes in… more»

Rare 10th Anniversary Model: 1980 Datsun 280ZX

This 1980 Datsun 280ZX is one of a very small batch of 10th Anniversary Models not painted in the more widely seen black and gold editions, making it one of 500 sporting a red and black color combo. This… more»

15 Years in the Barn: 1987 Jaguar XJS Convertible

It’s a shame the Jaguar XJS has such a lousy reputation for reliability. To me, this is one of the more attractive models they made, especially in recent memory, and you could even get it equipped with a V12…. more»

Driving Barn Find: 1983 AMC Spirit GT

When it comes to AMCs, most of us know by now the Spirit hatchback was the benefactor of performance packages designed to improve the looks and handling abilities of the standard model. The AMX trim gets all the glory… more»

Rat Rod or Restore? 1931 Ford Model AA

It’s hard to imagine a car with more body styles than a Ford Model A! Sure, the “T” would give it a run for its money but in the last year and a half, I have uncovered more variations… more»

Buried in the Brush: 1971 Ford Galaxie 500

From 1959 through 1974, the Galaxie 500 was constantly doing battle with the Chevy Impala as leading car in their bracket. The full-sized Fords would be redesigned for 1971, including the bread-n-butter 500. This 2-door hardtop with the same… more»

R2 Supercharger! 1963 Studebaker Avanti

If you ask most any Studebaker aficionado what car their Holy Grail is, chances are that person would say the limited run Avanti with the supercharged engine. Only 4,643 Avanti’s were built for 1963-64 with 40 percent of those… more»

One Owner Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Just as Pepsi has always tried to outsell Coke, the Ford Galaxie had the same challenge with Chevy’s Impala in the 1960s. A case in point would be the 1965 model year. The Galaxie was restyled and had the… more»

351/4 Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Don’t be put off by the missing door on this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 because it has been refitted since these photos were taken. It is a project car that shows a mountain of promise because apart from having… more»

No Reserve 390! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

Back in 1967, the Ford Motor Company offered all kinds of performance vehicles. Cobras and GT-series Mustangs (and I suppose the rare Ford GT itself) was for the young and rich. Broncos were just beginning to be thought of… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Catalina

The early ‘60s Pontiacs are known for widening the front and rear tracks to push the wheels further apart from each other. Thus, the term “Wide Track” was capitalized on for years by Pontiac’s marketing folks. The Catalina was… more»

Garage Find: 1962 Ford Falcon

The introduction of the Falcon in 1960 brought Ford into the new compact car game – and would provide a launching point for several other cars in the family, including the famous Mustang. The car was small, practical, and… more»

Ran When Parked: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

Over the years, Ford sold a lot of Galaxie 500s. It was their bread-and-butter car for quite some time, just as the Impala was Chevrolet’s. The most noticeable change for 1968 that the full-size cars went back to horizontal… more»

80k Original Miles: 1983 Ford F150 XLT

This 1983 Ford F150 XLT has been parked in this shed for the past 10-years. It doesn’t currently run, but it is a classic pickup that looks ripe for revival. If you think that you have what it would… more»

Barn Finds