After fifteen years, Ford decided to end production on the Galaxie 500 after 1974, making this oddly named “Pillared Hardtop” the last of its line for American production. As such, production numbers weren’t terribly impressive, with the luxurious LTD… more»
Sedans
31k-Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
The Ambassador nameplate was one of the longest-running in the history of U.S. auto production (1927 to 1974). In the days following the merger between Nash and Hudson to form American Motors, the name would represent the finest car… more»
51k Mile 1954 Plymouth Savoy Sedan
During its run between 1951 and 1964, the Savoy served either as Plymouth’s entry-level or mid-range full-size automobile. In 1954, Plymouth cars wore styling that was a departure from both 1953 and 1955, as an indicator that boxy cars… more»
Classic Commuter: 1987 Toyota Camry
The first person I knew to jump on the Toyota Camry bandwagon was my father, who purchased his first new one back in 1987, and ended up owning three more after that. I remember a popular topic of discussion… more»
Herbie The Love Bug? 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
My neighbor owns a Herbie the Love Bug. When my niece and nephew came out West as kids, I had him drive Herbie over to my house. Their eyes were as big as saucers. How were they to know… more»
Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Some projects require deeper commitment and greater bravery than others. This 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe perfectly demonstrates this. It seems to tick boxes that many enthusiasts prefer, from its two-door body to the V8 under the hood. However,… more»
Baby Blue Project: 1958 Buick Special
The 1958 model year was not kind to the U.S. automobile industry. Due to an economic recession, about the only cars to see an increase in sales were the “new” compacts. Buick was especially hard hit, falling from a… more»
47K Miles: No Reserve 1930 Dodge Eight DC Sedan
The colorful, roistering Dodge Brothers had sadly been gone a decade when their company, recently purchased by Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, introduced a car of which they most likely would have thoroughly approved: the Dodge Eight DC. Introduced smack… more»
Final Year M-Body: 1989 Dodge Diplomat
One of the last great American car platforms that doesn’t get nearly enough love from collectors (in my humble opinion) is the M-body lineup from Chrysler. Known throughout American pop culture for being everything from a reliable commuter to… more»
Incredible Survivor: 1972 Ford Custom 500
If there was ever a more versatile 1970s TV show vehicle, I can’t think of one. This 1972 Ford Custom 500 4-Door Sedan in Medium Lime Metallic jumps out at me as being perfect for an undercover police car,… more»
48K Original Miles: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO 5-Speed
Have you ever had a car on your radar screen as being enormously tempting but just not enough to actually buy one? The Ford Taurus SHO is one of those enthusiast vehicles that seemingly everyone will acknowledge is desirable… more»
1998 Honda Accord Custom Pickup
There are a few times when a custom creation can be almost inexplicable, and this 1998 Honda Accord could be described as one such automobile. It’s important to note that the owner is none-too-pleased here either, even suggesting he’s… more»
Rare 425 4-Speed Sedan: 1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
If you drop in to Barn Finds with any regularity, chances are at least even that you’ve seen the 1973 Burt Reynolds film White Lightning, where Reynolds plays protagonist Gator McClusky, a moonshine runner with revenge on his mind. If you’ve seen… more»
















