Chet Wilson Built 455: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The mid-sixties were some fun times at GM when it came to muscle cars, with Pontiac’s GTO paving the way for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 to follow shortly thereafter.  The first-year Olds offering got you the 330 V8 engine standard… more»

Turbine Wheels and Hydraulic Windows: 1947 Lincoln Continental

When new, luxury cars live pampered lives.  Their well-heeled owners lavish the finest care upon them, and they are almost always kept in stock condition.  The inevitable fall down the used car ladder can be rough though.  Sometimes that… more»

Original Big Boy: 1968 Chevrolet Impala

But what’s been done to it? That’s what we don’t quite know when looking at this 1968 Chevrolet Impala two-door coupe. This one was found for us by tipster TJ, btw, and If you want it, you need to… more»

Driving Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

It is a decision that many enthusiasts will agonize over. When confronted with a tidy and solid survivor like this 1964 Impala Convertible, is restoration or preservation the most appropriate option? That is the one facing the winning bidder… more»

14k Mile: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro

Are you kidding me? A car as pretty as this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro for an asking price of $7,500? Thank you, Tony Primo, for the notification on this one, located in Sanford, Florida. It’s a beauty, as we’ll get… more»

What’s Under There? 1974 Corvette Coupe

Thirty years ago, Bill Clinton was US president, and some guy rolled a Corvette into a garage and gave up on it. Now someone new has penetrated the piles of junk and is offering this 1974 Corvette for sale…. more»

Offers or Trade? 1967 Ford Bronco

The 1967 model was almost the rarest of the First Generation Broncos. Sales slumped by an incredible 40% after a promising first year, and only 1975 would provide Ford with a worse result. However, that relative rarity makes these… more»

Classified Find: 1992 Ford F-250 XLT With 28k Original Miles

From its sparkling two-tone paint to its extensive list of factory options, there is much to like about this 1992 Ford F-250 XLT. However, the icing on the cake could be the odometer reading of 28,000 original miles. The… more»

Bermuda Blue: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

Usually, new models were introduced by the big three at least 4 to 5 months before January of the new year. For the 1970 Pontiac Firebird, the new model was not introduced until February of 1970. This resulted in… more»

A Good Deal? 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Z34

As if Chevy’s Celebrity wasn’t cool enough (Hello? Is this thing on?), the company threw the Lumina at us. I remember a friend had a late-90s Lumina and it was quite a site with the clean body panel lines…. more»

Big Cheap Project: 1966 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

What’s eighteen and a half feet long, weighs 4,707 lbs., and looks like it has a case of leprosy? Why this 1966 Cadillac DeVille of course. This is another of those “you’ll have to guess about it” listings as… more»

Rebuilt V8: 1980 Oldsmobile 442 W30

By 1980, the term “muscle car” had become relative. Manufacturers continued offering iconic models with a V8 under the hood, but buyers knew compliance with government legislative requirements had taken the edge off outright performance. This 1980 Oldsmobile 442… more»

Carport Find: 1957 Ford Skyliner

I have learned, in writing, that sometimes less is more. If one can make their point with fewer words, so be it. However, there usually is a minimum of utterances that are necessary to make a point, or in… more»

Not Used In 3 Years: 1953 Henry J DeLuxe

We have seen a few Henry Js here on Barn Finds over the years, but only two 1953 models. As is almost always the case with car companies, they had worked through some issues by the end of the… more»

Carpentry Project: 1950 Plymouth Woody

These days it is hard enough to resurrect a classic vehicle considering our universal constraints on time, energy, and folding money.  So, if that vehicle’s return to glory requires an additional type of hard-won talent, is it possible for… more»

Minty Turbo Hatch: 1986 Chrysler Laser XT

The 1980s were special for more than a few reasons, and among the enthusiast car community, we saw the rise of the high-strung sport compact model across a variety of manufacturers. Even among Chrysler Corporation, there were numerous product… more»

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