When the seller located this 1969 Pontiac Firebird, its nose was all that would have been visible from the carport it had occupied for many years. A close inspection confirmed it was a rock-solid Arizona survivor begging to return… more»
Barn Finds
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
British Fastback: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
At first glance, the Sunbeam Alpine GT bears more than a passing resemblance to the Plymouth Barracuda of 1964-66. But that may just be coincidental, as this car was built by the Rootes Group in the UK and sold… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 44 Years: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Roller
The Road Runner was one of the hottest muscle cars of the late 1960s. It was distinguished by its cartoon name and graphics and the use of a 383 cubic inch V8 as standard fare. More than 172,000 of… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
42 Years in the Barn! 1967 Ford Fairlane
The Fairlane joined the Ford lineup in 1955, named after Henry Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan estate. It became a mid-size product in 1962 (the first of its kind?) and remained in the company portfolio through 1970 (having been replaced by… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Inspired by BMW? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac created the Grand Am in response to the growing presence of premium European coupes in the U.S. like ones from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The first generation of the car would follow these lines, but sales may have been… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Déjà Vu: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Though not popular when new, the Chevy Nomad of 1955-57 has become extremely collectible today. Only 23,000 were built in three years and the 1957 edition is the rarest at just over 6,000 copies. If this 1957 Nomad looks… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare Convertible! 1952 Nash Rambler Custom
Nash-Kelvinator was one of the predecessor companies of American Motors. They joined forces with Hudson Motor Car in 1954 to form AMC. Before (and after the merger), Nash built the Rambler as one of its product lines, making it… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle cars were still popular in 1970, but the tides had begun to change. Insurance companies were raising premiums, emissions controls were tightening, and gasoline would soon no longer be cheap. Yet, Chevrolet managed to sell more than 53,000… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Find at No Reserve! 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5 4WD
Only the most diehard truck fans have heard of Hino Motors, founded in Japan in 1942. Two decades later, Hino was making a small truck called the Briska. Toyota approached Hino with an eye to using the Briska as… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Solid Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is always sad to find a classic whose restoration stalled many years ago, and the car has languished in a barn, largely forgotten. That is the story of this 1964 Corvette Convertible. However, the vehicle is virtually complete,… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
What’s Under the Tarp? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
When driving unfamiliar roads, do you find yourself looking around for interesting cars in and around homes? Maybe a glance into a sideyard reveals an old car rotting in the sun. Or is there something car-shaped under a tarp… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
A Big Barn Find! 1971 Cadillac Eldorado
“It has been stored in the family’s run-down barn for the last 30 years” so claims the seller of this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. Well, this first-year, ninth generation (’71-’76) Eldorado is as big as a barn at 222… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
383 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
Trivia question: What Chrysler product saw its sales grow by a multiple of six between 1967 and 1968? The Dodge Charger, of course. A redesign of the B-bodied intermediates did the trick, bringing the tally from under 16,000 units… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Gentleman’s Pickup: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a 2-door pickup based on a station wagon platform. Chevy would join the mix in 1959 with its El Camino, which initially only lasted for two years even though it outsold the Ford…. more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Stored 40 Years: Rare 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
While Buick built just over 20,000 Gran Sports in 1970, the convertible was hard to find when new. Just 1,416 droptops left the factory of which only 232 had the Stage 1 option. The seller bought this garage find… more»
