Looks can be deceiving, this rather normal-looking Fairlane is in fact an extremely rare factory-built race car. The Ford Fairlane 500XL 427 is an important piece of automotive history. Power comes from the legendary 427 side oiler with dual… more»
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Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Still In The Barn: 1951 Plymouth Savoy Suburban
The Plymouth brand started out as Chrysler’s low priced entry-level division, but they tried their hand at offering higher-priced cars throughout their 92-year run as well. They loved to give their well-appointed cars fancy names, typically after upscale hotels…. more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California 454 Truck: 1980 GMC Sierra Classic C25
General Motors’ Squarebody pickup trucks are iconic, but they’ve undergone a rather drastic pricing spike in recent times. Unfortunately, this is because most examples of these trucks have rust issues, but luckily that’s not the case with this 1980… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Barn Bound-26 Years: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
Oldsmobile was an early “in” with a luxury coupe segment courtesy of the new for 1961 Starfire. It was not the first time that the Starfire name had been in Olds’ line-up as it initially appeared in 1954 as… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1993 Chevrolet S-10 V6 With Only 8,800 Miles!
Though Chevrolet only produced two generations of its S-10 compact pickup truck, each generation spent a decade in production, and it always felt like there was an abundance of these trucks on the road. Of course, like most compact… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Boat Tail Beauty: 1971 Buick Riviera 455
Buick Rivieras are no stranger to Barn Finds, various examples, in a myriad of conditions, spanning different generations have been covered in the past. But the Gen-3 Riviera, known colloquially as the “boat tail”, always garners appreciation – they… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 53 Comments
1 Of 500? 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi
The Dodge Charger, along with the rest of Chrysler’s intermediates, had a new body for 1968, its second generation. These “fuselage”-shaped cars would dominate Chrysler styling into the 1970s. Dodge sold about 96,000 Chargers for ‘68, with 17,000 of… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Pre-War Camper: 1942 Airstream
UPDATE – It turns out that this camper is actually an M-Systems model! Special thanks to Tim Heintz for identifying the correct make and year. At first glance, you wouldn’t think this camper is nearly 80 years old! Airstream… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • Auctions • 15 Comments
Charity Auction: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The old “what if” game. What if Studebaker had come out with the Avanti sooner than they did? What if Studebaker’s finances had been better than they were? What if Studebaker hadn’t closed its South Bend factory at the… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Retro Shorty: 1977 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van
Though the niche of “vanning” has gained some popularity in recent years, finding surviving examples of these over-the-top vans often presents a challenge. This 1977 Dodge Tradesman is available here on eBay as part of a no reserve auction,… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Reserve: 1964 Airstream Globetrotter
This 1964 Airstream Globetrotter has a lot going for it, namely its extra three feet of interior space yet still remaining in compliance with length requirements for the National Parks. Throw in its relatively low curb weight that makes… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Restore Or Restomod? 1937 Plymouth PT50
This 1937 Plymouth PT50 pickup looks almost like it’s been modified already, it just has that look. There isn’t much doubt in my mind that it’ll end up as a rat rod or restomod, but I hope that the… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 73 Comments
T-Platform Survivor: 1986 Pontiac T1000
Do you remember the Chevette, the little econo-box that Chevy sold in the ‘70s and ‘80s? They were popular enough to have a 12-year run from 1976-87. Pontiac needed a new sub-compact after the Sunbird stopped production and cloned… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Two-Door Wagon: 1962 Ford Falcon
Talk about a tempting find! You can find Ford Falcon coupes and sedans all day, but when was the last time you spotted a 2-door wagon? And I’m not talking about the Sedan Delivery model, which lacks rear side… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Garage Find: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
If you wanted to ride in style in the 1950s, the Oldsmobile Super 88 was a great way to do it. Not as big as the 98, it was well-equipped and had plenty of go for that era. It… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mysterious Cat: 1968 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougars of the late-1960s seem to live in the shadow of its Ford Mustang cousin in those years. Even while living in that shadow, their odd looks are unique in their own right. Finding a decent Mercury… more»
