The merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954 came with a lot of fanfare and hope. It was supposed to be the partnership that enabled both brands to survive and thrive. And – yet – the Packard nameplate would… more»
Project Cars
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Airplane Hangar Find: 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
The Aston Martin Lagonda is one of the more bizarre vehicles ever made, particularly from a company not known for coloring outside of the lines. The Lagonda featured any number of curious design features that almost made it more… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Two-Fer: 1937 Diamond T Model 80 Plus Parts Truck
In the 1930s, Diamond T was considered the “Cadillac of trucks”, while the company proclaimed “all truck, from the ground up! as a foil against competitors that simply appended a pickup bed to the back end of a passenger… more»
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Carport Find: 1966 Dodge Charger
We recently saw an unusual 1967 Dodge Charger that had a right-hand drive. But this one from 1966 has the steering wheel on the left side of the vehicle where Americans would expect to find it. It’s a project… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • Stories • 22 Comments
Stolen, But Recovered: 1987 Buick Regal GNX
When Buick phased out its rear-wheel-drive Regals in the 1980s, that exit included the Grand National performance models. To go out in style in 1987, Buick produced 547 legendary copies of the GNX (Grand National Experimental) which included upgrades… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Running Postwar Car for $2,900: 1948 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Everywhere you look, from eggs to washing machines, prices are on a continual march into the stratosphere. When it is hard to take a family of four out to a fast-food restaurant, it is even harder to justify the… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Crew Cab Hauler: 1977 Ford F-250 XLT
“Proven” describes this tidy classic truck as it nears 300,000 miles. The 460-powered 1977 Ford F-250 XLT Crew Cab logged most of those miles pulling a racing team with the race car in tow. The seller’s friend bought this… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Patina Pickup: 1963 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
Sometimes, we must experience a particular type of vehicle to appreciate what it offers. It is easy to overlook a classic due to unintended ignorance, and I was guilty of this for decades if the subject turned to Pickups… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 27 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
After 10 years in production, the Chevrolet Corvette was finally redesigned. The 1963 Corvettes were new from head to toe and gained the additional name of “Sting Ray” (shortened later to Stingray). A full-time coupe would debut that year… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Running V8 Project: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was part of the Chevelle family from 1964 to 1987 when rear-wheel-drive production was discontinued. It was inspired by the Ford Ranchero, which originally beat the El Camino to the market by two years… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Superior Coach Conversion: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Limo
Creating a coach built custom vehicle has roots dating way back to the early days of transportation history, with Superior opening for business in 1909 and later becoming fondly remembered more for its school buses, hearses, ambulances, or in… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Casa Grande Project: 1976 GMC Jimmy
We all witness “phenomena” in the car hobby: vehicles that suddenly become sought-after, white-hot after years of average sales and interest. This happens frequently with new models, and you see some folks get absolutely hammered when values fall of… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Triple Black Treat: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Particular paint and trim combinations virtually guarantee that a classic will turn heads. Such is the case with this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda. These are inherently attractive cars, but the original owner’s decision to adopt a “triple black” approach helps… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Affordable Project: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We’ve recently seen a few affordable project candidates at Barn Finds, and this one-owner 1986 Camaro Z28 is priced to sell quickly. It requires a cosmetic refresh but is a solid candidate with an interior that needs nothing. The… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Real SS Convertible? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
After the Pontiac GTO met with great success, Chevrolet would counter-program with the Chevelle SS 396. It became a series of its own from 1966 to 1968, reverting to option status in 1969. This 1970 Malibu convertible wears SS… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked in The ’80s: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette 454
The 1974 model year was a significant one in the production cycle of the C3 Corvette. It was the last opportunity buyers had to order their new toy with the iconic big-block under the hood. This garage find is… more»
