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Parked Since ’04: 1979 Lincoln Continental

It’s hard to believe, but little old ladies did indeed motor around town in vehicles as big as a classic Lincoln Continental. For those of us of a certain age, it should come as no surprise that this garage-find… more»

60-Year Shed Find: 1957 Buick Century

The Century nameplate got a lot of traction at Buick, as an upscale full-size car from 1936 to 1942, and again from 1954 to 1958. Then it reappeared as a mid-size auto from 1973 to 2005. In the 1950s… more»

Battered Barn Find: 1966 Pontiac Catalina

Calling itself a Catalina, this 1966 Pontiac “true” (according to the seller) barn find looks more like a Crashalina. Actually, it was so attached to its barn domicile that the barn decided to make an up close and personal… more»

Fairgrounds Rig: 1966 Ford F100

“The truck you can get right in and drive around town.” That is one of the purer selling points of any vehicle, and the seller claims this 1966 Ford F100 pickup that was used as a work truck for… more»

327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79

As someone raised on foreign shores, I can safely say the C3 Corvette is one of the most recognizable vehicles to emerge from an American production line. Sure, the First Generation Mustang might give it a run for its… more»

Barn Find: 1973 Jeep J-2000 4×4 Townside

The seller says that this 1973 Jeep J-2000 4×4 pickup was sitting in a barn for many years and it’s rust-free. It now runs and drives after they went through it, and although it has some issues as you… more»

Youstabee! 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ 4-Speed

I’ve had a Mercury jones thing going on lately, having covered a 1946 Sedan-Coupe and a 1960 Commuter station wagon. Let’s continue the trend with this 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ find courtesy of Larry D. The Big M built… more»

36k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While most buyers purchase a classic car by following their heart, others use their heads to decide what vehicles offer a good balance of ownership satisfaction and long-term investment return. That is the question facing potential buyers of this… more»

1 Of 4: 1955 Chrysler Ghia ST Special

When a special interest car as unique and rare as this one comes on the market, you just never know what deep-pocketed car collectors have got their eye on it.  But my first thought on this one would be… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is up with the best. Although it rolled out of the factory in Norwood, Ohio, it is a Canadian-delivered car. That means that… more»

406 / 6 Speed! 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Spyder

With its drag wheels, cowl hood, and a hopped-up 406 V8 under the hood, this 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Spyder looks ready for the road-going equivalent of a drunken brawl. The Pahrump, Nevada hatchback seeks a new owner here… more»

22k Original Miles: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Station Wagon

Rightly or wrongly, the Chrysler LeBaron released in 1977 is considered the company’s First Generation model. That is technically correct because it was the first time the company applied the badge to anything but an Imperial. This generation also… more»

Stored Since The ’90s: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

The seller of this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible seems to be torn on whether or not he wants to sell the car or keep it himself to restore.  I guess that’s a somewhat common dilemma, but in any… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Few things are more frustrating than listing a classic for sale, only to be confronted with a non-paying buyer after the hammer falls. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Corvette and may help explain why it… more»

Spotless Driver: 1936 Plymouth P2 Touring Two-Door Touring Sedan

Life in the 1930s moved at a different pace than today, and while modern cars offer more comfort and luxury appointment to those produced more than eighty years ago, the older models have style and charisma that makes them… more»

Numbers Match! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

One of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevelle Super Sport, especially the SS 396. But most folks don’t realize that it was only a series of its own for 1966-68, relegated to… more»

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