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413/3-Speed Manual! 1963 Chrysler 300J

The seller of this 1963 Chrysler 300J tells us that it “needs to be finished” but actually it looks more like it needs to be started. But, it’s a project and it is a heck of a start –… more»

Half Finished Creamsicle: 1960 Rambler American Wagon

With summer creeping up on us with its usual vigor, everyone needs ice cream and a summer project.  The ice cream is easy to find at your local convenience store or grocery store.  As for a summer project?  Reader… more»

1970 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe: Run Rusty or Restore?

Tipster TJ is all over the place, first hitting us with VWs, next with this Old Cutlass. All of his tips are much appreciated. The one in question points to an ad here on ebay for a 1970 Cutlass… more»

It’s Super! 1954 Buick Riviera Hardtop

What a difference only three years make! Last week I covered this 1957 Buick Century and today it’s a 1954 Buick Super “Riviera”. This Super, like the ’57 Century, is in magnificent condition, and the Willow Green finish just… more»

Bodacious Beauty! 1960 Pontiac Bonneville

If you wanted to cruise around in style and luxury in 1960 – and had the budget for it – the Pontiac Bonneville convertible was one of your top options. These cars were in their second year with the… more»

Folding Beds and Racing Glory: 1951 Nash Ambassador

Throughout American automotive history, there have been some very out-of-the-mainstream automobiles.  Many of these were from so-called independent makes.  Independent means not one of the “Big Three.”  One of the most distinctively out-of-the-box automobiles after WWII was built by… more»

So Cal Personal Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

There was once a huge segment of the automotive market that catered to the driver in a semi-luxurious way.  The personal luxury coupe segment was as hot as the SUV segment today, and no automaker was more aggressive in… more»

Take One or All! Collection of Eight (8) 1954 Fords

It’s not unusual to see collectors migrate to a particular brand of automobile and/or model. But the prior owner here apparently had a fixation for Fords produced in 1954. Not the ’53 or the ‘55s, just the ‘54s which… more»

Space Age Look! 1960 Chevrolet Impala

In an almost unheard-of move, Chevrolet (and the rest of GM) redesigned their cars for the second time in two years in 1959. Chrysler had changed up the styling game in 1957 with the “Forward Look” and suddenly Chevy’s… more»

5,310 Miles and Showroom Perfect: 1979 Lincoln Mark V

If the past month on Barn Finds is any indication, it appears that seventies luxury cars in mint condition are falling out of the sky.  Every day it seems we profile a well-preserved vehicle from this very special, and… more»

One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and mixed up the model lineup a bit. Whereas the Bel Air had been the top dog in 1957, the Bel Air Impala took on that role in ’58 and the Impala itself… more»

Low Mileage Station Wagon: 1987 Plymouth Reliant LE

With the popularity of the Chrysler Mini Van taking the world by storm in 1984, many would-be station wagon buyers were allured to the fresh design when it came to making choices for their next family hauler, but the… more»

49k Original Miles: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The demise of new domestically-produced Station Wagons means American buyers must turn their attention to classics to avoid climbing aboard a van or an SUV. This has seen values rise, but with no signs of the trend easing, the… more»

Parked for Three Decades: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Some restoration projects are straightforward, while others require a deep commitment from an owner. This 1970 Pontiac GTO fits into the second category because no aspect of this classic has been immune from deterioration since it started hibernating more… more»

1-of-12: The Last 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-2 Built!

Some classic cars are more equal than others. Rarity can set them apart, while mind-bending performance, extreme beauty, or unparalleled luxury can prove the defining characteristic. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette falls flat on that last measure but emphatically ticks… more»

First Year Convertible: 1963 Plymouth Valiant

I’ll admit that I haven’t given a lot of thought to Plymouth’s compact Valiant. The initial generation, ’60-’62 has an awkward bearing to my eyes but things improved with gen-two (’63-’66). And, a convertible, such as this Los Angeles… more»

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