When is a car too hot to handle? That’s a subjective question, of course, but one does have to wonder where the line is in the sand for restoring a car that’s been thoroughly torched. For years, the practice… more»
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May 15, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Real H-Code? 1958 Ford Fairlane 500
Unless you had a well-trained eye, it might have been difficult back in 1958 to instantly distinguish which Ford was coming from behind in your rear-view mirror, as the Fairlane had gotten a restyled front end. The car now… more»
May 15, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Special Delivery: 1949 Chevrolet 3800 Panel Truck
Chevrolet’s truck division received its first post-war restyle in 1947; called the Advance Design series, the name captured an eagerness to move on with life after the singular disruption of WWII. While it’s arguable whether the new sheet metal… more»
May 15, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
43k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
Finding a solid, clean, low-mile pony car with a five-figure price may seem impossible, but this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro offers that opportunity. It has had little use during the past decade, helping to account for its odometer reading of… more»
May 15, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Return Appearance: 1966 Pontiac Star Chief Executive
We often feature classic cars at Barn Finds that have recently emerged from hiding, but we never know their fate once the article is a distant memory. However, that isn’t the case with this 1966 Pontiac Star Chief Executive…. more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Single Family Wagon: 1971 Mercury Montego MX
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, the Montego was Mercury’s version of Ford’s mid-size Torino. And, within the Montego lineup, the MX was a step up in trim compared to the base model. This sweet station wagon has been in… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Turbo Time Capsule: 1986 Porsche 944
Sitting in this garage is what many people believe to be the forgotten hero of the 1980s Porsche range. The 944 Turbo combined muscular looks, impressive handling, and an engine that provided neck-snapping acceleration. Our feature car is a… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Package Deal: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo Projects
Do you ever notice that some cars are perpetually in a project state? I feel like we see the turbocharged Porsche 924 looking like this sorry car here on a flatbed far more often than we see one sitting… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rolling Seville: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado
Before 1956, the Cadillac Eldorado was only offered as a convertible. That changed in ’56 and the new hardtop would also be called “Seville” while the drop-top was now the “Biarritz”. Production numbers for the former were low, just… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Garage Bound Since the Sixties: 1949 Buick Super Sedanet
When World War II ended, the whole world wanted to get back to living their lives. America, however, would never go back to what it was before Pearl Harbor. What followed the war was a period of prosperity and… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rebuilt 351 V8: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Like the original Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 was conceived as an entry for the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am racing circuit. As such, “X” number of them had to be built for public… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
She’s So Fine 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet had several success stories in the 1960s – and the Super Sport was one of them. With what started as a limited-production muscle car in 1961, sales were up to more than 153,000 copies by 1963. That includes… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Desert Sand Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the hottest muscle cars in the genre’s heyday. It was so popular that at one time (1966-68) it was a series of its own rather than an option on Chevy’s mid-size Malibu…. more»
May 14, 2024 • Auctions • 34 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist their Torino but with a much lower reserve this time! Be sure to take another look and cast your high bids below. Occasionally, a classic will appear on my desk,… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
49k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Cadillac Eldorado
The personal luxury car market was experiencing a growth spurt when Cadillac introduced its eighth-generation Eldorado in 1967, with GM styling mogul Bill Mitchell adding some great lines and body details to distinguish the coupe from its corporate E-Body… more»
May 14, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Rare 400: 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Enthusiasts with a family often face limited choices when searching for a classic to park in their garage. A Station Wagon is the obvious candidate, but locating a vehicle that stands apart from the crowd can be challenging. That’s… more»
