My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»
Customs
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Retro Touches: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am brought memories flooding back from the moment I saw the seller’s supplied photos. It is a rock-solid classic, but the modifications it features hark back to the late 1970s or 1980s. Those craving originality… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restomod Project: 1952 Pontiac Hearse by Barnette
Guy Barnette & Co. out of Memphis, Tennessee built ambulances and hearses from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s. Chevrolet and Pontiac sedan deliveries were typically what their conversions were based upon. This 1952 Pontiac is one of those… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Crusty But Unique: 1978 Ford F-250 Super Duper Cab
If you read Barn Finds long enough, you are going to see every type of vehicle under the sun. That includes the custom ones you never knew existed. Take for example this 1978 Ford F-250 Super Cab for sale… more»
Jan 15, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Patina Pickup: 1964 Chevrolet C10
One of the longest-running U.S. pickup truck platforms was the C/K Series for Chevrolet and GMC, lasting from 1960 to 2002. The first generation was built until 1966, including this C-10 2WD short-bed which has been turned into a… more»
Jan 11, 2024 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
UPDATE – The seller made some adjustments and the clutch noise went away so they have relisted the Beetle with a lower reserve! Being forced to part with a classic project due to circumstances beyond your control is a… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Engine Updates: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
I have long considered the Volkswagen Beetle to be the automotive equivalent of the Lego block. Both emerged from their respective factories in enormous numbers and are extraordinarily versatile. Like the children’s toy, the long production life and evolutionary… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Camper Conversion: 1964 GMC TDH-3501
As best as we can tell, this coach has a commuter look to it and began life as something other than a camper but became one later. It looks to be in good condition and ready for some road… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stretch Limo Conversion: 1964 Pontiac Catalina
Several well-known coachbuilders have been creating ambulances, hearses, and limousines for the last hundred or so years. One of them is Armbruster- Stageway, which originated in 1887. Usually, they begin with a luxury sedan or station wagon and go… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
1 Of 2: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien Fastback Concept
If you’ve been in the market for a rare or unusual Ford Thunderbird to take on as a project, this one will satisfy both objectives as it’s only the second and final example ever produced. What we’re seeing here… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
454-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Hiding in this garage is a car many might consider a genuine sleeper. It is a 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, and although it wears “396” badges, the reality is something considerably more potent. It has no apparent needs and… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 350: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 Corvette didn’t make an overwhelmingly positive first impression, with buyers generally underwhelmed by the mechanical configuration. Many thought a genuine American sports car deserved a V8 under the hood, viewing the six-cylinder/Powerglide drivetrain combination as disappointing. Chevrolet… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Slant-Six Engine! 1940 LaSalle Convertible Project
In the late 1920s, General Motors expanded its lineup with one of the additions being the LaSalle. It was a separate brand marketed by the Cadillac Division. By the end of the 1930s, GM decided to contract its footprint,… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Custom Touches: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman
Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. That is undoubtedly true in the automotive world. A vehicle that leaves some feeling cold and unengaged will be the car of another’s desire. That brings us to… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Supercharged C3! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Adding personal touches to your ‘Vette was a popular trend back in the sixties and seventies, with the efforts often producing results ranging from mild to wild. This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would fall into the latter category, as it… more»
