With a 131-inch wheelbase, the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals would be the longest cars ever built by Ford Motor Co. (excluding those with 5 mph bumpers). They were tank-like in size and visual impression, designed to give Cadillac and Imperial… more»
American Classic Cars
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Owner 1965 Mercury Park Lane Marauder
Most of us keep wish lists of things that we’d like to do or like to have. Car lists are something that most Barn Finds readers keep and keep editing over the years. This estate find, one-owner 1965 Mercury… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Convertible Project: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact sector. It launched in 1960 and its platform would spin-off other popular cars, such as the Mustang and Maverick. The Futura was the top-line model until the Sprint arrived mid-year… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Preacher-Mobile: 1925 Packard Standard Eight
In the early days of automotive history, it was common practice to purchase a chassis and body separately. This made it easy to customize and build larger vehicles like hearses, ambulances, buses, and firetrucks. But this is a new… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Former Yosemite Tour Bus: 1962 Chevrolet Suburban
I wonder if anyone will think that this one has “two too many doors” as some do with four-door sedans shown here? Probably not, that would hardly make a dent in the number of doors on this 1962 Chevrolet… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk
Packard automobiles built-in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that storied name, which dated to 1899. One of those cars was the Packard Hawk, a Studebaker Golden Hawk with a “fish mouth” grille. But… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Off-Road Classic: 1971 Ford Bronco
As we watch the launch of the latest generation Bronco, it’s worth some time to reacquaint ourselves with the first generation of the model that marked the first foray by one of the Big Three into the world of… more»
Aug 3, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
401/4-Speed: 1966 Buick Skylark GS
While it isn’t perfect, this 1966 Buick Skylark GS is a turn-key classic that can hold its head high as an original and unmolested survivor. Its V8/4-speed drivetrain combination offers the promise of winning performance, and with 89,000 miles… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
4-Speed Dodge Camper Van: 1972 Xplorer 224
A lot of us grew up motorized camping, as in something other than a tent. We had a pickup camper but really could have used a bigger motorhome. Now, all I want or need for camping or traveling, in… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Full of 1958 Chevrolet Impalas!
Chevy’s product line was all-new for 1958 and the Impala would be an addition to the line-up. It first became an upgrade on the Bel Air but then the top-line Chevrolet for 1959. For who-knows-how-long, the seller has collected… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Sidelined 43 Years: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
In 1963, the Grand Prix was in its second year as Pontiac’s performance-oriented personal luxury car. It replaced the Ventura in that role and had a sporty interior with bucket seats and a center console. This edition hasn’t run… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Estate Sale: 1961 Buick Electra 225
The owner of this 1961 Buick Electra 225 recently passed away, so it has been left to his son to sell the vehicle to settle his estate. He says that the car was his father’s pride and joy, which… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 383! 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Partially sunk in red clay, this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner in Lexington, South Carolina sports a black eye from a bar fight. Well maybe it’s just missing a headlight and some trim, but don’t start the eight-count on this… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1973 Dodge Dart Custom
Despite having new front bumpers to meet federal regulations for 1973, this 1973 Dodge Dart Custom is really looking sharp. The ’73s also had a new grille, front fenders, hood, and more. The seller has this Dart posted here… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Wrecking Yard Project: 1929 Ford Model A Truck
There is an old saying that if you want a specialized car cheaper than you can find, or one that you can’t find at all, you’ll need to build it yourself. But that’s probably not the case here with… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Special Delivery: 1962 Studebaker Zip Van
Being a former letter carrier myself, I have a special place in my heart for the truly bizarre–but loveable–methods of locomotion employed by the United States Postal Service. I was born some three decades after this was built, so… more»
