The Airflow was an automobile ahead of its time. Built under both Chrysler and DeSoto brands in the mid-1930s, the Airflow’s design was driven by aerodynamics, so the body was sleeker in appearance than most of its contemporaries. This… more»
Barn Finds
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
20 Years Barn Bound: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
While old pickup trucks have become all the rage with collectors, and in general with old car guys and gals, I’ll admit that I’m not that knowledgeable on the topic. Regardless, you can imagine my surprise when I perused… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Solid Barn Find! 1969 Ford Torino 390 GT Coupe
Ford built about 30% of its 1969 Torino GT specimens in this two-door hardtop roof line (17,951 of 79,265 according to TorinoCobra), yet it seems like we see 19 out of 20 Sportsroof (fastback) cars today. Though not especially… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
There are many reasons why a classic car might find itself in hibernation, some more complex than others. This 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon succumbed to a simple brake issue, which has seen it spend the past forty-three years… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Left for Nine Years: 1952 MG TD
For some folks, cars are like potato chips. One is simply never enough. In the background of the pictures of this MG, you can see that it is surrounded by an eclectic assembly of antique, classic, and performance cars. … more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original, But Needs Restoration: 1928 Ford Model A
As we creep towards the 100th anniversary of the first Ford Model A rolling across the assembly line, this iconic car is still very popular with restorers and collectors. It was the last car that you could say Henry… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Watch for Falling Trees! 1976 Ford Bronco
Ford introduced the Bronco in 1976 as an early SUV to compete against the likes of the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Scout. It remained in production until 1996 but was reincarnated in 2021 using modern technology. This ’76… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III
Who remembers the TV show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? It was hosted by England’s Robin Leach, and you could expect to see him tooling around in a car like this 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (III). It was… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Go Package Project: 1970 AMC AMX
The AMX was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. It was derived by taking the new Javelin pony car and cutting 12 inches out of the wheelbase, thus eliminating the rear seat…. more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Vintage Fire Truck: 1963 American LaFrance
American LaFrance was a U.S. manufacturer of fire prevention and recovery apparatus, which included fire trucks like this cab-over from 1963. The company’s roots date to 1873 and the final remnants of the firm disappeared in 2014. We don’t… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Forest Find: 1971 Ford Torino GT Project
The Torino nameplate debuted in 1968 as the top level of the mid-size Ford Fairlane lineup. By 1971, it was the primary torchbearer and the Fairlane name disappeared into the history books. The GT was the sporty model, available… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
351 V8: 1970 Mercury Cougar Mystery
By 1967, FOMOCO had two entries in the new “pony car” market, the Ford Mustang which started the craze, and the Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a little larger and better equipped than your average Mustang, so it was… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored For 35 Years: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Hiding in this barn is one of the more interesting cars from the 1950s. Ford wanted to create a light and airy vehicle, releasing the Skyliner in 1954. Our feature car has spent the last thirty-five years in this… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Woodie Drop-Top: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was based on the company’s new K-Car platform. And the lineup included a convertible, the first U.S. production drop-top since the Cadillac Eldorado in 1976. A special “woodie” version called the Town & Country was… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Recently Revived: 1985 Buick Grand National
If you ask anyone who lived through it, they will confirm that The Malaise Era was one of the most miserable times in automotive history. Cars built during that time gained weight and lost engine power, and many vehicles… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Storage Unit Rescue: 1957 MG MGA
No matter which version of the story Cinderella you read or watch, the core of it is that of inner beauty shining through despite obstacles. You could say that the story of this MG MGA is similar to that… more»
