By 1968, the pony car war was in full swing. Most American manufacturers wanted a slice of the pie. Against a background of initial misgivings from Ford management, Mercury joined the party in 1967 with its Cougar range. The… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Major Price Drop: 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster
UPDATE 04/03/2023: It is not unusual to see a classic reappear on our desks at Barn Finds when a seller is unsuccessful with their first listing. This generally occurs within weeks, although this 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster is an… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked For 32 Years: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
I have long admired AMC. The little battler of the American automotive scene never had access to the financial resources available to the competition. Its engineers and designers repeatedly produced new models on a meager budget, with the figure… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner: 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
As you get older, time can seem to warp. I look at this 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, and my first instinct is that it can’t be old enough to be a genuine classic. I then realized it is… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
A REAL Barn Find: 1946 Ford DeLuxe
You know how specific names sometimes become a generic term, like, say Xerox? It’s a brand name but it’s often meant to convey any machine that has photocopying capability. Another is Frigidaire, which was a refrigerator in the immediate… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
389/4-Speed: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
The Catalina badge served as a trim level for Pontiac for its first few years, although it became a stand-alone model by the end of the fifties decade. But a new package came along for 1964, the 2+2 option,… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Hurst/Olds W-25
The most popular Hurst/Olds up to this point, this was not a cheap option package on top of the Olds Cutlass Supreme for buyers. This also wasn’t a classic churn-’em and burn-’em muscle car, it was more of a… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
First Year Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Innovative and sleek, the Buick Riviera made a good impression on buyers when it was first introduced as a 1963 model, with about 40,000 of them finding homes during the inaugural run. Personal Luxury cars were really starting to… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Faded Green Grocery-Getter: 1970 Chevy Malibu Concours Wagon
A 1970 Chevy station wagon (finished in Green Mist Metallic) would’ve looked perfectly at home on The Brady Bunch, in the parking lot of a local hardware or grocery store, or in the middle-class suburban neighborhood I lived in… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
10k Miles! 1978 Mercury Marquis
Buyers had one last chance to purchase a really large Mercury Marquis in 1978, measuring over 19 feet in length, before the car got a total redesign the following year that included shaving off nearly 17 inches and a… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang 289
Finding an affordable First Generation Mustang project, especially one that appears solid and not begging for rust repairs, can be challenging. However, that seems to be the story with this 1966 Coupe. It presents well and could serve as… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
21k Miles: 1959 Ford F-850 Fire Truck
Ford has long been in the commercial truck business and this 1959 F-850 is no exception. It was built to assist firemen in the course of their regular duties. According to the seller, it has been cosmetically restored though… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 3,059 Miles!
The seller describes this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am as museum ready, and its condition and odometer reading seems to confirm that statement. However, would you lock this classic away or drive it as its creators intended? If you wish… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rust-Free Driver: 1971 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
The idea of hitting the road on a sunny day in a classic convertible can be irresistible. The problem can be choosing the ideal candidate for the job. Sometimes space requirements remain a significant consideration. If you prefer something… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1 of 337 Made: 1961 Chrysler 300-G Convertible
Several years ago, I attended Das Awkscht Fescht (The August Festival) in Macungie, Pennsylvania, one of the largest antique and classic car shows in the nation. That year the show’s featured car was the legendary Chrysler 300. I’ve never… more»
Apr 2, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Third Time Lucky? 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
UPDATE 04/02/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, as the owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is discovering. This is the third time we’ve seen the Wagon grace our pages. It failed to hit the reserve at… more»
