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An Iconic Shape In Many Forms: 1947 Flxible Bus

There are a few vehicles that earn icon status just on their shape alone.  For example, Cord 810/812s, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertibles, and 1964-1965 Ford Mustangs are vehicle images that are imprinted into the American experience.  Postwar Flxible… more»

Diverse Collection Of 34 Cars For Sale In Houma, Louisiana!

Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster recently spotted this diverse collection of cars for sale in Houma, Louisiana, and we’d like to thank him for keeping us in mind and sending us the tip on this multitude of great rides! … more»

Turbo Terrific: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder

The Corvair represented adventurous engineering by Chevrolet because it had rarely commenced engineering a new model from a blank sheet of paper. It suffered some reputational issues, but a well-maintained example can offer a rewarding driving experience. Our feature… more»

427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.

First impressions can be deceptive, and that’s the case with this 1966 Corvette Convertible. It appears tired and unloved, and it needs some TLC. However, beneath that scruffy exterior hides the most potent drivetrain combination offered in 1966, ensuring… more»

Huge Price Drop: 1957 Imperial Crown Southampton

UPDATE: No, this is not deja vu. I usually avoid featuring a classic car when an owner lists it for the third time, but I am willing to make an exception with this 1957 Imperial Crown. There is no… more»

Short Circuit: Johnny 5 is Headed to Auction!

Like classic cars, movie memorabilia is enjoying growing popularity. The right pieces can fetch staggering prices, and when I saw this beauty, I knew it deserved an article. Short Circuit was a 1986 sci-fi/fantasy movie, and its primary props… more»

66k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

With life seeming to move at a frantic pace, there is no shame in occasionally sitting back to recharge the old batteries. For enthusiasts, doing so behind the wheel of a classic car sounds attractive. That is the opportunity… more»

Former Show Car: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1

When it came to muscle cars at General Motors, the Buick Skylark-based Gran Sport (GS) was the most opulent. But that didn’t mean it was any less potent. Take the 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 with Ram Air Induction…. more»

Cobra Jet 4-Speed! 1973 Ford Ranchero GT

I knew it. I knew if I searched long enough I’d eventually find a four-speed equipped Ford Ranchero like this ’73 GT example. I’ve come across two or three from the fifth generation (’70-’71) but I have never spied… more»

Two Owner: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

The muscle car wars were still in full swing in 1970, although the end was in sight as manufacturers braced for tighter emission and safety regulations. That is why I consider classics like this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 as a… more»

408 Stroker! 1970 Plymouth Satellite Wagon

Boasting an owner-described reliable 400+ HP stroker motor, this 1970 Plymouth Satellite station wagon in Pottstown, Pennsylvania swallowed over $12,000 in drivetrain parts, according to the seller, and covers 50 to 100 miles daily as a driver. The red… more»

Needs Nothing! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

Get a load of this! This is an absolutely beautiful 1964 Mercury Park Lane convertible. Sure, we can wax on about how modern cars are so much safer, reliable, cleaner, more fuel-efficient, and possess better road manners, etc. Yeah,… more»

Charity Case: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the top automobiles that ruled the muscle car scene in the late 1960s. But – by the mid-1970s – the muscle car dynamic had changed, and the Road Runner was just holding… more»

Be Like Bond? 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback

We all know that AMC collectibles are not for everyone, but it’s time to rethink that old idea. You can start to do that by admiring, and maybe buying, this 1974 AMC Hornet. Cool name. Cool body style. Interior… more»

Turbocharged Spyder! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair

The Chevy Corvair of the 1960s was one of the most unique cars built by a U.S. automaker, at least up to that time. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, it was like no other domestically produced automobile. And it… more»

True Barn Find: 1974 Cadillac Sedan De Ville

With the downsizing movement looming and just a few short years away on several of the GM offerings, you could still walk into your Cadillac dealer in 1974 and buy a fourth-generation Sedan De Ville that measured more than… more»

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