Production of the second generation of the Chevy Chevelle was winding down in 1972. They would be replaced the following year with the new Colonnade styling technique that eliminated true hardtops for safety reasons. This ’72 Malibu is a… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Falcon Or Fairlane? 1966 Ford Ranchero
The 1966 Ford Ranchero is an odd one. After Ford’s unique UTE moved from a full-size platform to the compact Falcon in 1960, it stayed there through 1965, and then something interesting happened for the ’66 model year. And… more»
Shorty Wagon! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
From 1955 through 1957, Chevy’s Bel Air series offered a 2-door station wagon. But it was the sporty Nomad which failed to catch on with buyers at the time. But you could get the Bel Air as a 4-door… more»
Cool Catalina: 1969 Pontiac Convertible
We cover a lot of mid-sixties full-size Pontiacs, and Impalas, here on BF but I can’t recall a 1969 Pontiac Catalina convertible ever turning up. As for ’69 Pontiacs, the vast majority of our posts are GTOs with Firebirds… more»
4-Speed Factory Fuelie! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
If you’re an avid enthusiast of the Chevrolet Corvette, there’s a good chance the name Mike Vietro is already in your vocabulary, or “Corvette Mike” as he’s better known in the community. Mike’s love of Corvettes goes back to… more»
Daily Runner: 1970 Ford E-100 Club Wagon Van
A lot of the vintage vans that cross our desks here at Barn Finds are those of the customized variety, and I certainly understand their appeal, especially examples that are tastefully done and well preserved. It’s hard not to… more»
Everything Works! 1955 Packard Clipper
Dignified to the almost end! That’s one way that I would characterize this 1955 Packard Clipper Constellation. Sure, its two-tone appearance and endless feet of stainless trim are reminiscent of many ’50s models but this car is a Packard…. more»
Cover Car: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia
This gorgeous Alfa Romeo Giulia has been enthusiast-owned for at least the last 23 years and has been featured in an Alfa owners’ magazine. It’s offered for sale here on eBay, where bidding is already over $25,000 but has… more»
America’s First Sports Car? 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Crosley — America’s First Successful Sports Car! “What?” say all Corvette, Stutz, Mercer, et. al. enthusiasts! Yeah, they are correct, but guess what sports car won the Index of Performance at the first Sebring 12-hour race? That’s right, it… more»
Running Survivor: 1950 Dodge Pickup
Beautiful trucks from the 1940s and 1950s are coming out our ears these days at Barn Finds, and here’s another one. This 1950 Dodge Pickup, found here on eBay, is bid to $5,300, reserve not met. This truck lives… more»
4-Speed Swap: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
Oftentimes, we look at certain collector or enthusiast cars and say, “If only it came with a stick.” While I have no grand aversion to automatics, there is a general feeling that a manual will be less costly to… more»
Garaged Since New! 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Looking back at the history of the Ford Thunderbird, the car started out life as a two-seater in 1955 as an intended competitor for the Chevrolet Corvette, but the powers that be at Ford quickly decided there would be… more»
V8 Powered: 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler
Let’s be upfront and realize that while this 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler has patina, it is not a barn find. It is a V8 powered 4WD that has been upgraded and modified to be driven and used. The… more»
Rare Caddy Convertible: 1963 Eldorado Biarritz
I’ll always be a softy for ’63 Cadillacs. Back in 1968, my dad purchased a five-year-old creampuff ’63 Sedan DeVille from an older gentleman in town. It was Turino Turquoise with a Sandlewood leather interior and bucket seats. It… more»
















