Sedans

Barn Find: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Club Coupe

One day, we’ll wake up and all the postwar Chryslers will be gone; however, that day has not yet come. As of now, they seem to be coming at us from all corners of the United States; I know… more»

27k Documented Miles: 2006 Saturn Ion 2

For me, one of the saddest parts of thinking about aging is getting to the point where it’s no longer safe to operate a motor vehicle, or in the case of the driver of this 2006 Saturn Ion 2,… more»

BF Exclusive: 1992 Ford Tempo V6

One of Ford’s biggest sellers during its entire run, the Tempo, and its cousin car, the Mercury Topaz, were what I call the “right size” line of cars, available in a wide range of trim levels, drivetrains, and even… more»

Nicest One Left? 1964 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet fielded not but two entries in the new and growing compact car market in the 1960s. The first arrived in 1960 in the form of the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Next came the more conventional Chevy… more»

“Christine” Junker Tribute: 1958 Plymouth Savoy

Movie producers often show poetic license when utilizing vehicles for their productions. Such was the case with the iconic 1983 thriller, Christine. Although billed as a 1958 Plymouth Fury, John Carpenter sourced a range of Furys and Belvederes from… more»

Only 12K Miles? 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

“One owner car all original 12,800 original miles car in perfect condition,” proclaims the seller of this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. Hmm, only 12,800 miles, heh? Well, if that’s the case, this is quite the find, courtesy of Mitchell G…. more»

Starsky & Hutch Replica: 1976 Ford Gran Torino

Detective and police TV shows of the 1970s seemed to have a gimmick. A case in point is Starsky & Hutch, which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1979. Their gimmick was a glitzy 1976 Ford Gran Torino with… more»

38k Original Miles: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle

Automotive history is littered with cars that changed the face of motoring, from the Ford Model T to the Mustang. However, the Volkswagen Beetle stands out because over twenty-one million of these little classics prowled the planet’s roads by… more»

Sorted Driver: 1963 Rambler Classic 660

In all the years that Barn Finds has been around, since the early 1950s (well, 2000s), we’ve only seen a handful of 1963 Rambler Classic four-door sedans. For such an important and popular car, that’s hard to believe. The… more»

Beautiful Barge: 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The “deVille” name cycled onto Cadillac’s flanks over more than eight decades, first as a Coupe deVille in the late 1940s, then as a standalone model in 1959. A montage of deVilles through the ages would perfectly capture our… more»

Original Paint? 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria

Some cars just don’t get the credit that I think they deserve, and one generation of American sedans that fits neatly into that category is the 1952 to 1954 Ford. Sandwiched between the “shoebox” Ford and the neat 1955-1956… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

While the Cutlass went on to be one of the most successful GM intermediates during the seventies, it started out as an entry-level compact in the Oldsmobile lineup, though it still offered a sporty appearance and some great-looking lines… more»

62K Original Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Chevrolet Impala SS has long been a sought-after American classic from the middle 90s. This is not necessarily based solely on its credentials as a factory hot rod but also because it was one of the last times… more»

Head-Turner! 1958 Rambler American Super

A humble compact restored to the nines! For everyone who has restored an MG Midget, Chevy Vega, or Ford Pinto – here’s a car to keep you company. Rambler launched the American in 1958, aiming for customers tired of… more»

Original 351: 1972 Ford Gran Torino

This 1972 Ford Gran Torino is a promising project candidate because its needs seem to be minor cosmetic shortcomings. The new owner could address these at their leisure, enjoying the car during the coming warm months before tackling its… more»

Upgraded Six: 1971 Plymouth Duster

Economic rationalism has seen many brands reduce their badge offerings to buyers, while some corporations have retired marques for the same reason. Plymouth joined a long line of such brands in 1971, marking the end of what had been… more»

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