General Motors no doubt thought there was a market for a “sport wagon” and created the Chevy Nomad and Pontiac Safari in 1955. Not to be outdone, Ford followed suit with the Parklane in 1956 but – unlike the… more»
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS
Numbers-matching classic cars, especially those with a big-block under the hood, will always command their share of attention. While this 1968 Impala SS no longer features its original 396ci V8, the 427 that has taken its place offers the… more»
Original 403: 1978 Buick Riviera
The 1978 model year marked the end of the line for one traditional piece of engineering on the Buick Riviera. Since the badge debuted in the 1963 model year, every Riviera had featured a rear-wheel-drive configuration. From 1979, that… more»
61k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
It is often said that racing improves the breed, but what works on the racetrack might not be so effective in the dealer’s showroom. Such was the case with the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2. The company designed the… more»
Parked In ’88: 1967 AMC Marlin
Good intentions are a wonderful thing, and the owner of this 1967 AMC Marlin had plenty of them when he purchased the car in 1988. He aimed to perform a total restoration, but things stalled before they could start…. more»
Never This Nice: 1973 Dodge Apollo Motorhome
One class of vehicle with huge price swings between forgotten projects and nicely preserved and/or restored examples is the vintage motorhome. People are either praying you’ll come haul this thing away (they might even pay you to do it)… more»
Muscle In Disguise? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The 1973 Grand Am represented Pontiac’s attempt to take on European manufacturers by playing them at their own game. The aim was to produce a car with the performance credentials of the Trans Am with the luxury leanings of… more»
15 Years in Storage: 1980 Kelmark GT
A few years ago, I had the privilege of selling a Kelmark GT out of my friend’s collection in North Georgia, which has been featured here a few times as a Barn Finds Exclusive. It was my first time… more»
No Reserve: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande Hardtop
The Grande offered an excellent alternative for those who longed to own a 1st Generation Mustang but were not attracted by the prospect of a hard-edges Mach 1. With extra sound deadening material and softer suspension settings, the Grande… more»
440/4.10 Super Performance Axle: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T must have just eaten up most of the competition from stoplight to stoplight in its good old days. When it left the factory in St. Louis, it came with a 440 cubic inch High… more»
351 V8 Conversion: 1995 Ford Ranger Stepside
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 1995 Ford Ranger Stepside pickup with a 351 V8 under the hood and numerous other upgrades to compliment it. The yellow and black color scheme complete with the stripe down the… more»
The Famous Doodlebug! 1939 Mercury 99A Racer
The concept of a doodlebug is widely recognized by automotive enthusiasts of a certain age. The concept of stringing together a batch of disparate parts and components to create a running vehicle (or a tractor, as was often the… more»
TV Repair Shorty! 1981 Chevrolet G10 Van
It doesn’t get much cooler than this if you’re into patina and short wheel base vans. This is a project, for sure, with no drivetrain installed at the moment, but this 1981 Chevrolet G10 van is worth saving and… more»
Needs A Large Home: 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood
What’s in a name? With old cars, a lot, and it’s often confusing. Frequently I find sellers who get the model name and/or trim level completely wrong – the model year sometimes too. Those types of errors occur most… more»
Ready To Drive: 406-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford design did little wrong in the early 1960s. All the cars looked great. The Falcon was perhaps a scaled-down Galaxie, but both of them worked. From the glory years, here’s a 1963 ½ Galaxie 500 in the form… more»
















