Chrysler gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1955, which included the Imperial which was spun off into its own division. The styling gave a prelude to what was coming with the bold “Forward Look” approach of the… more»
Barn Finds
• Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS
You know you have too many projects when you have to start storing them in the rafters of your barn! There are worse problems to have, but the seller of this 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS has realized they need… more»
• For Sale • 32 Comments
427 V8 4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s Impala was still America’s best-selling car in 1967 at more than 575,000 units. It’s likely most were built with a small-block V8 engine, such as the 327. But estimates are that a few were equipped with a 425… more»
• For Sale • 32 Comments
Stored for 30 Years: 1956 Continental Mark II
Henry Ford II was renowned for making bold choices, and these often set him on a collision course with others. However, none produced a more profound impact on his family than his decision to merge the company’s Continental Division… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Californian Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Every motoring enthusiast dreams of opening the doors of a garage or barn to discover a desirable classic lurking in the gloom. It seems someone struck gold when they unearthed this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette. It hasn’t seen the light… more»
One Of A Kind: 1937 Ford Custom Roadster Special
Take a little bit of each of your favorite sports cars from the ’50s and ’60s, add a pinch of Ford, and you might end up with something like this 1937 Ford. The story goes that the creator of… more»
• For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory Ford V8 Power: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
The Tiger was a V8 derivative of the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. My first recollection of the car was the red Alpine driven by Secret Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the 1960s TV series, Get Smart. The Tiger got… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare 4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
The Sprint was an interesting twist on the popular Pontiac Firebird “pony car.” For example, in 1969, rather than using the 175 hp version of the 250 cubic inch OHC inline-six like other Firebirds, the Sprint’s version kicked out… more»
• For Sale • 36 Comments
Forest Find: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
Before we get too far down the road on this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro coupe, let’s admit something: There’s really nothing worth saving here. This car is rotted from pillar to post, including the B-pillar, trunk, and quarters. The engine… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Original Farm Find: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS
I am happy to count myself among a small, but vocal contingent of people who feel that General Motors should put the El Camino back in production. We hear all this incessant whining about how the average American doesn’t… more»
• For Sale • 35 Comments
Museum Find? 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Classic cars described as museum finds are typically beautifully presented vehicles with no significant needs. This 1988 Merkur XR4Ti breaks that mold because it is dusty, dirty, and covered in leaf litter. The seller is its second owner, believing… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
440-Equipped: 1966 Dodge Charger
This 1966 Dodge Charger proves that fantastic classics are still hidden in barns and sheds, waiting to be liberated and returned to their rightful place on our roads. It hibernated since 2000, but the seller revived it last fall,… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Drop-Top Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota was a mid-size pickup truck built and sold by Chrysler from 1987 to 2011. It was larger than its contemporaries the Ford Ranger and the Chevy S-10. Between 1989 and 1991, a convertible version of the… more»
• For Sale • 2 Comments
2 for 1 Avanti Deal: 1963 Studebaker Avantis
Everyone loves a two-for-one deal. Usually, these come to you as a sale at your local grocery store. In the automotive world, they are a bit rare other than the occasional sales gimmick at a new car lot. I… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
Only A Freeze Plug? 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
Ah, the good old freeze plug story was deployed to justify the condition of an engine. What does that mean? If you have to ask, you’re young and good for you. So, after a brief Barn Finds-style intro, I’ll… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
318 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
What a difference a year makes. Dodge launched the sporty Charger in 1966 and sold fewer than 16,000 in its sophomore year, 1967. Then along comes a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates and more than 92,000 Chargers flew out… more»
