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World War II Sacrifices: 1939 Crosley

The somber yet beautiful funeral for former President George Herbert Walker Bush reminds us that the number of World War II veterans is rapidly diminishing.  This generation of Americans made sacrifices both at home and overseas that are hard… more»

Stored for 28 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Ideal storage conditions? Um, probably not. Still, this 1967 Camaro has survived quite well if it has spent the last 28 years sitting in this open shed. Barn Finder AMXBrian referred this Camaro to us, so thank you for… more»

Nearly Finished: 1956 Buick Special 2-Door Hardtop

With a fresh paint job and a new interior, this 1956 Buick Special is a restoration project that is virtually complete. It requires a few minor finishing touches, and the new owner will have a really nice car that… more»

Ultimate Yard Art? 1954 Chevrolet Hauler

When I see photos of vintage cars being hauled by cool vintage trucks, I can’t help but dream of all those factory-fresh cars and wish I could go back in time to check them out in person. Something like… more»

Cheap First Gen! 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

In the latest chapter of, “Why isn’t this car worth more?”, I ask how a clean first-generation Ford Taurus SHO can be selling so cheaply. It looks clean, stock, and is described as being in excellent condition. It is… more»

Parked for 22 Years: 1940 Nash Lafayette

This 1940 Nash Lafayette is said to be a solid car with little rust. It certainly looks like a solid car, not to mention and elegantly styled one. It has been sitting for 22 years and will require some… more»

63k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

Barn Finder Jack M has spotted this really nice looking Pontiac Grand Prix for us to look at, so thank you so much for that Jack. The owner is claiming that the car has covered a genuine 63,000 miles…. more»

Stored 15 Years: 1951 Nash Statesman

Now, this is a storage space, it looks about as packed as any that I have seen. I wonder what’s under that tarp on the left side of this good-looking 1951 Nash Statesman? I can’t imagine that it looks… more»

Finishing Touches Required: 1970 Mercury Cougar

I know that there are readers who are going to look at this 1970 Mercury Cougar and see a project car that needs little work to complete, while there will be some who will be cautious and skeptical about… more»

Fire Victim: 1953 Dodge M37

We’re accustomed to Dodge M37s and Power Wagons looking rough around the edges, so the sight of this example wearing a few different colors and looking somewhat bruised isn’t perceived as a big deal. However, it did experience an… more»

Very Tempting: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan

While it is largely original, this Kaiser Manhattan is believed to have undergone a repaint at some point in its life. Barn Finder Roger spotted this Kaiser for us, so I have to thank him for that. If you… more»

Older Restoration: 1957 Dodge Coronet Royal

Finding a slightly older restoration that is in good condition is always a plus, because if the restoration has held up to that point, then it’s usually a pretty safe bet that the work has been done well. The… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

Reader Ben M has done a ton of work to his 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 and it’s in beautiful condition. Unfortunately, he needs to find a new home for it. It’s a 390 V8 equipped car, so it should… more»

Classic Wagon: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In 1976, Chevrolet buyers were still going for the station wagons. While 1976 Chevrolet full-size wagons sold 72,819, the intermediate total was almost half that at 40,086. But this was a good size for the times. Here is a… more»

One Family Owned: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

It was 1980 before there would be a smaller Lincoln Continental, but in 1978 the big boys were still selling well. While most of Lincoln’s two-door customers opted for the Continental Mark V, There were a few that still… more»

American Success: 1973 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

The year 1973 was one of those years for cars that will always be remembered. Sales were great in 1973 for almost all makes and models. The Cadillac Sedan De Ville sold 103,394 models, and that didn’t include another 112,849… more»