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455/4-Speed! 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Even without the coveted W-30 package, the 1970 model 442 is considered by many Oldsmobile enthusiasts to be one of the finest cars to ever wear the name, sort of a rise to the top of its game with… more»

5.0/5-Speed! 1966 Ford Ranchero

Ford’s Ranchero was an interesting mash-up in 1966. Considered a one-year-only model, it wore Fairlane trim, was Fairlane sized, wore Fairlane taillights but still displayed a Falcon grille and non-stacked headlights, unlike its hardtop/sedan counterpart. Today’s find is in… more»

No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS Project

The third generation (1968-72) of the Chevy Nova is one of the most often SS-cloned cars of its period. But since the VIN doesn’t help decode these autos, a build sheet or other documentation is needed to validate. This… more»

V6-Power: No Reserve 1960 Willys CJ-5

One of Willys-Overland’s biggest claims to fame was they gave us the wartime Jeep. A civilian version would be developed after the war (called CJ which was short for Civilian Jeep) and would remain in production through the mid-1980s,… more»

Garage Find: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado

Front-wheel drive, in many cases, has a chilling effect on certain makes and models that are held dear by enthusiasts. This is always one of those moments where you have to shake your head gently at your fellow gearheads,… more»

Original 304: 1975 Jeep CJ-5

With warmer weather fast approaching, delving into the wilds to commune with Mother Nature can be difficult to resist. There are many transport options for intrepid explorers, but this 1975 Jeep CJ-5 could be a hot prospect. Its relatively… more»

The Forever Car: 1973 Dodge Dart

While most folks aspire to have a new or different car every few years, there are a select few that are constantly looking for their “forever car.”  This is a Grail-like quest for a vehicle that will last absolutely… more»

Cowboys Then and Now: 1949 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup

There is no denying America’s love for pickup trucks.  Pickups are kind of like cowboys.  Early trucks (before around 1990) are more John Ford cowboy, while later models are more Urban Cowboy.  If you are a fan of the… more»

440/Six-Pack Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth introduced its Second Generation Road Runner in 1971, and like its cousins within the Chrysler empire, the company abandoned Coke-bottle styling in favor of a more aggressive Fuselage look. Buyers could choose from a range of engines, but… more»

Rust-Free 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The seller of this beautiful, 116,808-mile, Dark Ivy Green 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III says that it’s an original survivor and has no rust. It doesn’t get much better than that, even at a mere 10 mpg. For the… more»

Highway Patrol Survivor? 1969 Dodge Polara

In the 1960s and 1970s, Chrysler sourced a lot of rolling stock to police departments and highway patrols. When equipped with big-block engines and beefed-up suspensions, these cars were hard to get away from on the interstates. This 1969… more»

One of 31 Made: 1989 Airstream 370LE

Projects are a funny thing. For some of us, a project may seem spendy if it requires more than a few trips to Autozone for parts; for others, the term “open checkbook” can take on shockingly literal meaning. Then… more»

Battered and Bruised: 1973 Ford Bronco

It is common to see some pretty sad First Generation Ford Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, and some would appear to be a lost cause. If you gave this 1973 model a quick passing glance, it would… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala 327 V8

Toyota sold 295,000 Camrys in 2022, which is impressive. Bear with me here in comparing a Chevy Impala with a Toyota Camry. I only do it because they both seem to be the most popular car of their era…. more»

BF Auction: 1974 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade

When the Jeep CJ-5 hit the market in 1954 for the 1955 model year, nobody could have envisaged how resilient it would prove to be. So accomplished was it that it soldiered on against more modern opposition until the… more»

Supercharged Sunroof Delete: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

This 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra is an interesting mix of rare features and higher mileage than we typically see on a collector vehicle like this. With 57,000 miles, it’s not obscenely high, but it’s a far cry from the… more»