15th Anniversary Model: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of models to commemorate a landmark, and such was the case with the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds. That year marked the 15th since the badge first appeared, and after a… more»

351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Although the 1970 model year only brought minor cosmetic updates to the exterior of the First Generation Mustang, significant changes occurred below the surface. Ford introduced the 351ci “Cleveland” V8 to the range, with the engine eventually achieving legendary… more»

4-Speed 440 V8! 1976 Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler temporarily retired the Imperial nameplate in 1975, so the New Yorker Brougham became the most luxurious car you could get from Mopar in 1976. Just 30% of buyers opted for a 2-door hardtop when they got 440 cubic… more»

Lakewood Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair

Chevrolet introduced the Corvair in 1960, its first foray into the compact car market. But it was different from the competition, with its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. A variety of body styles were offered, including station wagons, which only in… more»

Hemi Equipped: 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Newport

The ’56 model New Yorker Newport is one of those body styles the design team at Chrysler seemed to get just right, in my humble opinion.  Finned in the back, yet a tasteful amount and not too excessive, with… more»

Only Original Once: 1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat

This 1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat looks like it just rolled out of a dealership showroom, and the listing indicates it has 17,000 miles on the clock. Even more amazing is that the seller is located somewhere near Boston,… more»

Barn Find 4×4 Duo: Ford Bronco Project Pair

The Ford Bronco II is having a bit of a moment lately as almost all niche vehicles of the 1980s have appreciated over the last few years. In addition, 4x4s of nearly any stripe from the 1980s have been… more»

Abandoned by Tenants: 1990 Cadillac Seville

Many of us have been involved with a vehicle transaction involving a car or truck that was abandoned on a local property. Oftentimes abandoned is too strong of a word, as it may simply be a non-running car the… more»

A Sixty Two For 1962: Cadillac Convertible

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and spying the hind side of this 1962 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible drives that claim straight home. The finish, fins, brightwork, and size proclaim, “Yes, this is a Cadillac,… more»

455 Four-Speed! 1970 Buick Skylark GS455

Torque; the ability to do useful work. If converting rubber into smoke seems useful, the 1970 Buick GS 455 should catch your attention with its 510 lb-ft of velvety tire-torturing torque. Originally developed to move Buick’s larger vehicles with… more»

1 of 10: 1961 Dodge Polara “Long Ram”

After setting the automobile industry on its ear in the late 1957s with “Forward Look” styling that would soon be copied, Chrysler miscued big-time on the styling of the 1961 full-size Dodges and Plymouths. The reversed tailfins contributed to… more»

#3 of 100: 2013 Mr. Norm 50th Anniversary Dodge Challenger

When Barn Finds reader Rocco B. sent us a tip about this 2013 Mr. Norm 50th Anniversary Dodge Challenger, it really piqued my interest not only in the car but about Mr. Norm himself, and while I had heard… more»

55K Original Miles: 1988 Dodge Ramcharger

The Dodge Ramcharger has long been a sought-after squarebody, even if it gives up some ground to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer in most instances. However, the strong bidding for this example at the moment demonstrates the power of a… more»

BMW Chassis Swap: 1981 Checker Marathon

Sometimes, a listing just demands more details than the seller offers. In most cases, it’s because vital details are missing, but in this instance, we just want to know how this project came into existence. This is a genuine… more»

R/T Tribute: 1970 Dodge Charger

Some paint shades are subtle and restrained, but I highly doubt anyone has used either of those terms to describe Plum Crazy. It is an in-your-face color that makes a bold statement and is the one gracing the panels… more»

Former Forestry Truck: 1968 Dodge D200 Power Wagon

While Dodge was a distant third in sales for all of the sixties, they were very good at making trucks that could handle heavy duty work.  Take for example this 1968 Dodge D200 Power Wagon for sale on eBay… more»

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