The seller lists this Volvo 1800ES as a 1971 model, although the company technically only marketed the vehicle for the 1972 and 1973 model years. However, with production commencing in the autumn of 1971, it may show that year… more»
Driver Quality Cars
3/4 Ton Survivor: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger
Some trucks just have a look – one that screams toughness. It’s hard not to get that in a four-wheel-drive model but it certainly helps to find a truck like this 1978 Ford F250 4×4 with a four-speed manual,… more»
62k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Marketing gurus deserve credit where it is due, and the good people at Pontiac realized there was a hole in their 1977 product line that required filling. The mildly facelifted Trans Am was selling up a storm, but there… more»
Awaiting Recommissioning: 1959 Jaguar XK150
OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time and today’s installment is a 1959 Jaguar XK150 drophead coupe. I gotta tell you, this offering surprised me. Often, we’ll encounter, how should I say it, “unruly” cars featured from this dealership… more»
A Diamond In The Rough: 1970 GMC Buffalo Bus
The seller of this 1970 GMC Buffalo Bus refers to his people mover as A Diamond In The Rough, and by all accounts, it does look like a nicely preserved and ready-to-roll example, especially to now be over 50… more»
Reggie Jackson’s 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power is For Sale!
I admit I know as much about baseball as rocket science and brain surgery. However, even I know who the legendary Reggie Jackson is. His illustrious career spanned twenty-one seasons, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of… more»
Almost Fabulous: 1953 Hudson Hornet Twin H-Power
In 1948, Hudson introduced the innovation that would both inspire one of the most famous cars of all time, and contribute to the demise of the Hudson name: the Step-Down. The Step-Down affixed the floorplan of the car at… more»
Stiffly Sprung: 1979 Volvo 242 DL
Volvo spent decades carefully cultivating a reputation firmly founded on safety, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t produce interesting and impressive vehicles. The stunning P1800 makes the list due to its styling, while the 240T swept the opposition away… more»
Hemi-Equipped: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
The 1960s was a remarkable era in automotive history. Because they weren’t hamstrung by emission regulations, manufacturers produced some potent products designed to scratch the performance itch felt by many enthusiasts. For those with a healthy budget, slipping behind… more»
502 Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
The 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 is not a muscle car. However, the creative owner of this classic transformed it into a brute that could show even the most potent SS version a clean pair of heels. That comes courtesy… more»
Semper Fi! Revisited 1963 International Travelette
This early quad-cab pickup is a 1963 International Travelette C-1100, and it appears it was delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps from the very beginning. The unusual truck is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and is located… more»
Solid Restorer: 1949 Mercury 9CM Coupe
With the war years behind it, American vehicle manufacturers could turn their attention to civilian car design and manufacturing. Initially, many post-war vehicles were little more than lightly reworked versions of those that rolled off the line in… more»
Just Drive: 1975 Olds Toronado Brougham
Ah, the seemingly eight-foot-long hood. So smooth and square, with no nose curving downward as if trying to sniff the pavement. This is a piece of sheet metal big enough to feed an entire family their Thanksgiving dinner off… more»
One Owner: 1988 Ford Festiva L
Some readers will look at this 1988 Ford Festiva L and question its worthiness for inclusion on the pages of Barn Finds. I understand that sentiment, but I feel we need to cut this little gem some slack. Ford… more»
Rare Convertible: 1951 Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout
The 1945 to 1950 period must have been the best of times and the worst of times for automakers. On the one hand, technology was beginning to improve the driving experience. On the other hand, companies had to recycle… more»
















