312/3-Speed Manual: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

There are several things that set this 1955 Ford Thunderbird apart from others and make it a more desirable baby bird. Some would say that all ’55-’57 Thunderbirds are desirable – OK, I can agree with that, but let’s… more»

Back To Black: 1972 AMC AMX

This AMX first appeared on Barn Finds in March 2021. At the time, it was unrestored and in fairly rough condition. It didn’t find a new home, so the seller decided to do a major refurbishing of the automobile…. more»

Canadian Cutlass: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The 4-4-2 (later just 442) was Oldsmobile’s version of the successful Pontiac GTO. It was in the lineup from 1964-87 and made appearances sporadically after that. This 1965 edition is built on the Cutlass Holiday Coupe and has a… more»

Ran When Parked: 1973 Ford Grand Torino Sport

I don’t know why, but I love perusing craigslist with the search term, Ran when parked. There’s something about it that just seems to yield interesting specimens, potentially because in some cases, I really do believe that certain older… more»

Partially Parted: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

How do you approach buying a car that the seller thought was best used as a parts rig? It’s an interesting conundrum, as plenty of us have bought spare cars to keep another one on the road when values… more»

Just 2,000 Made! 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V

The Mark series of Continentals from 1958-60 are some of the boldest designs and styling to come from Ford Motor Co. They were the largest unit-construction (“unibody”) automobiles ever built, alongside the “Squarebird” Thunderbirds at a brand-new manufacturing plant…. more»

Long Wheelbase Barn Find: 1982 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler

This desirable 1982 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler was supposedly tucked away in south Georgia barn for many years, and has emerged relatively unscathed from its hiatus from the road. The paintwork looks fairly tidy and the original decals are still… more»

Two V8s Provided! 1965 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO is long credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement in the 1960s. Though many now think the letters GTO stood for “gas, tires, and oil,” it’s an abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato (“grand tourer homologated”)… more»

Pickup Conversion Candidate? 1952 White 300 COE

COE projects are always so compelling. The art deco design is extremely attractive, and you know that trucks like this White 3000 will look absolutely killer when someone builds a high-quality rat rod out of it. And while commercial-grade… more»

Blue Chip Pickup: 1959 GMC 1/2 Tonner

Pickups are hot, no doubt about it. For Chevy/GMC guys and gals, it started with the 1967-1972 “Action Line“, then the trend moved forward with the Square Body versions (1973-1987). Now there’s a reverse move as the Chevrolet Task… more»

Running Estate Find! 1926 Ford Model T Roadster

Have you ever considered how many of the 15M Ford Model T’s (1908-1927) that were assembled may still be in existence? The Ford Model T forum suggests maybe 200K, with 50K being registered and operating. It’s one of those… more»

The Hirohata Merc: 1951 Mercury Custom

If you were ever interested in Hot Rods or Custom cars, chances are you have seen this car. You might not have known its name or history but the legacy of this car lives on in thousands of custom… more»

59k-Mile Time Capsule: 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Wow. This is how you made a statement that you had arrived at the Country Club, on the street, or practically anywhere you went back in 1975. And when you have a black time capsule beauty like this (and… more»

28,000 Original Miles: 1991 Cadillac DeVille

Pride in ownership takes many forms, but I always felt like the old guard did a much better job of conveying this than the modern, well-moneyed collectors. What I mean to say is the last caretaker of this 1991… more»

10-Year Stalled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

The difference between the 1967 Mustang GT and the GTA was the transmission – whereas the GT had a manual, the GTA had an automatic. Together, they would be a popular option, with more than 24,000 copies equipped either… more»

1-of-16: 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible

When an owner makes a rarity claim about a classic car, it is often viewed with skepticism. However, the one made for this 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible does stand up to some scrutiny. Its overall presentation is pretty… more»

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