There will probably never be another automotive era like the 1960s. It delivered to an expectant world a range of pony and personal luxury cars, although it would be valid to state that the decade was defined by the… more»
Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»
Award Winner: 1960 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop
We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via your comments or the leads that you provide to some truly wonderful classics. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J…. more»
Low Mileage Survivor! 1964 Mercury Park Lane “Breezeway” Two-Door
Reverse slant rear glass: how many cars employed this design feature? Production cars with reverse glass appeared in 1957 and 1958, with the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser and the Lincoln Continental. Shortly thereafter, the Ford Anglia 105E came along, then… more»
10k Original Miles: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340
In the absence of documentary evidence, potential buyers must assess every aspect of a classic to determine whether a claimed ultra-low odometer reading appears plausible. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340. The seller claims… more»
41K Miles! 1969 Cadillac Coupe Deville
Full disclosure: I’ve never owned a Cadillac, but I’ve been on a bit of a Caddy bender with this 1968 Eldorado, 2009 DTS, and this 1951 Series Sixty-Two. What gives? I dunno, I like old full-size cars (OK, the… more»
Impeccable 1981 Rolls Silver Spirit
It’s incredible the kind of deals you can get on 1980s Rolls-Royces. Aficionados of the marque like their cars new, and used examples, although cheap to buy, are often huge sinkholes of need. Parts prices are eye-watering on these… more»
Luxury Rat Rod? 1974 Ford LTD Brougham
Ford’s popular full-size luxury car, the LTD, had a banner year in 1973, selling 556,000 copies. Then, along came the OPEC oil embargo, and sales plummeted by nearly half as big gas guzzlers were suddenly out of vogue. The… more»
1,249 Made: 1954 Imperial Newport (by Chrysler)
Our online world has opened up avenues for nerdiness that I could only dream about as a kid, one being uploads of dealer filmstrips from the golden age of the American automobile. Chrysler’s filmstrips were always entertaining, and a… more»
Parked Since ’79: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
It’s often hard to fathom how quickly things can change in just one year for a particular model, but the difference in performance options for the 1972 Dodge Challenger is a prime example of how fast the muscle car… more»
What? Five-Speed Turbo Diesel 1973 Ford LTD
In a desperate attempt to save its full-sized LTD from extinction in the face of the OPEC fuel crisis, Ford partnered with Mercedes Benz to offer a five-speed floor-shifted turbo-diesel LTD for model year 1973. No… of course not;… more»
47K-Mile 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Landau
Coming in just over a foot shorter in length than the previous generation, the fourth-generation Malibu was an elegant-looking car, despite the size difference. I like the crisp design over the previous generation cars. This 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic… more»
1,223 Made: 1970 Mercury Marquis Convertible
Mercury as a brand often suffered from an identity crisis, moving up and down market as the corporation saw fit, but it perhaps never achieved such Lincoln-crowding heights as it did in 1969 and 1970, especially with the hidden-headlight… more»
Air-Cooled Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet fielded two compact cars, the Corvair (1960-69) and the Chevy II/Nova (1962-79). The Corvair was akin to the VW Beetle in that it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a first for American automobiles. Chevy sold nearly 1.8 million… more»
Nice Driver: 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible
UPDATE 06/05/2025: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That appears to be the philosophy of the seller when the subject turns to this 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. After failing to find a new home for… more»
Price Dropped: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Station Wagon
The rise of SUVs and vans spelled the end for domestic Station Wagon production. I’ve always considered that to be a shame, because the traditional Wagon offers a wonderful compromise between practicality and comfort. Buyers now face a choice… more»

















