The Marauder name was used by Mercury in the mid-1960s to denote a full-size performance car with a touch of luxury. A 390 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment, so they meant business. In 1965, the Marauder came as… more»
Steal Of A Deal? 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Although at the end of the leisure suit era, you could and should dig yours out of the attic for car shows when you arrive in this beautiful 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This one can be found here on… more»
Mr. Funk! 1967 Pontiac Bonneville 428
Call me “Mr. Funk”, proclaims this 1967 Pontiac Bonneville’s license plate. It could also go by the moniker “Mr. Bruiser”. The profile image makes this Poncho look more outsized than it actually is but this is a significant amount… more»
60k Original Miles: 1964 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina name had an enduring and successful run at Pontiac, initially used as a trim-level designation for the popular Chieftan series in 1950. By 1959, the Catalina earned the status of becoming a stand-alone model, with more than… more»
Incredible Patina: 1978 Jeep CJ-5
People talk about patina all the time but rarely with a good sense of the distinction between what makes a vehicle honest and loved versus unrestored and neglected. To me, patina carries much more weight when the vehicle in… more»
582 Hemi Powered! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
One look at the enormous hood scoop suggests there might be more to this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere than meets the eye. Thankfully, looks aren’t deceptive because lurking below the sleek panels and sparkling paint is a Hemi that promises… more»
Rare First Year: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Gauging the relative rarity of some classics can be challenging, although the frequency with which they cross our desks at Barn Finds seems to be a reasonable guide for domestic models. That brings me to this 1954 Mercury Monterey… more»
Muscle Wagon: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 Estate
Dealer special orders are nothing new, with those cars typically used as bait to entice potential customers through showroom doors. However, this 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Estate is slightly different because the dealer ordered it as the tow vehicle… more»
30k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice followed shortly after Ford introduced the LTD, an upgrade to the Galaxie 500. With a higher trim level, the Caprice was an Impala at heart and could be equipped with the same engines, although a V8… more»
No Reserve Rag Top: 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two
Hubba-Hubba! A red, 1955 Cadilac Series 62 convertible – it doesn’t get much better than that. The seller tells us that it’s not perfect – not a show car, but still, it makes a big statement just as it… more»
28,400 Mile Subcompact: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom
One of the reasons that General Motors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 10, 2009, is that they took customer loyalty for granted. The company spent decades building up the brand identity of its divisions and then diluted that… more»