Years ago, I had a thing for Ford’s ’66 and ’67 Fairlane. The “thing” passed, and I moved on to others. But even back then, as is the case today, the convertible version was seldom seen—and that’s what caught… more»
American Classic Cars
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Not Many Left: 1995 Mercury Tracer Wagon
Much like the death of the small pickup, the small wagon is a dinosaur on the automotive landscape – the extinct kind. The combination of a highly efficient and maneuverable compact car with loads of space just made too… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
First One Built? 1976 Dodge Warlock 4X4
In the latter half of the 1970s, Dodge produced a series of pickup trucks in the “adult toys” category. Depending on the model, they were treated to cosmetic, performance, or a combination of both upgrades. Best remembered is the… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Three-Row Survivor: 1972 Mercury Monterey Station Wagon
It’s getting harder to find autos past the half-century mark that have been in the same family since their year of production, and when the history and maintenance can be traced back this far, I can understand how a… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
While some buyers assess the investment potential before spending their cash on a classic, others focus more on the ownership experience than any future financial windfall. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers the best of both worlds. It has… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
’70s Custom Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
Metalflake paint was once a staple of the custom world. While some builders still favor its effect, others are drawn by the modern development of candy and pearl that offers an endless array of possibilities. It is unclear when… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Chick Magnet? 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
The seller states that this 1968 Cadillac Eldorado was a chick magnet when it used to cruise the streets of Hollywood. It undoubtedly had a presence that would turn heads, but the Caddy has spent a few years in… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Frenchman On The Cheap? 1985 Pontiac Parisienne
Are we speakin’ French? Nope, just sounds like it as today’s review of a 1985 Pontiac sounds like a French model with its Parisienne name – but it’s not. Built in either Oshawa, Ontario, or Kansas City, Kansas, this… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parts or Restore? 1956 DeSoto Firedome
One year before all of Chrysler went “fins to the moon” in 1957, some ’56 models showed a glimpse of the future, including the 1956 Plymouth Fury and this 1956 DeSoto Firedome. Designer Virgil “Ex” Exner’s “Forward Look” ’57s… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
For many years, one of the greatest honors in the auto industry was to have a car chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and in 1973, the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible earned that honor. No pace car replicas… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean Runner: 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup
The death of the small, cheap, affordable pickup truck: much has been written and opined about this topic, and for good reason. We’ve seen the small truck market absolutely decimated over the last 20 years, and while some lighter-duty… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To this day, I can still remember thinking the Oldsmobile Intrigue would have been a phenomenal first car as a 16-year old. It’s also a car that I associate with the best days of Oldsmobile, a time when it… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
31k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Mileage claims, especially those that are extremely low, invariably ignite debate among Barn Finds readers. This trend is heightened if a seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence, and it will be fascinating to see whether that is the case with… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 396: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
Sometimes, it only takes a single attribute to separate a good project candidate from a great one. Take this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice as a prime example. It looks tired, requiring a complete restoration to recapture its former glory. The… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
GTO-No: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
Want a small but powerful muscle car with 1970s flair and a wild green paint color to match? This 1974 Pontiac Ventura might be the car for you. But read the ad here on ebay very carefully, because while… more»
Mar 25, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Blank Canvas Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
When the Dodge Charger was first introduced as a 1966 model, it offered a sporty fastback design outside, an unusual interior featuring four bucket seats, plus a console that ran almost the entire length of the inside area. As… more»
