As a general rule, you rarely want to have all of your exterior photos of a vehicle that you’re selling with the hood open. Maybe if it was a perfectly-restored engine ready for Pebble Beach or a mind-blowing restomod… more»
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Tuned Port Injection: Like-New 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Lately, it’s been raining survivors but this 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA might be one of the best. With only 3,360 actual miles, this car might as well be new. These are the types of finds that make you… more»
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It’s no Frazer… 1947 Crosley Pickup
With lines very, very similar to the 1947 Frazer Manhattan pickup, this truck is several feet shorter and several thousand dollars cheaper than the Frazer pickup, but is just as cool and unusual as far as I’m concerned. This… more»
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Pampered: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Look at that length! At just over 19 feet long this Continental isn’t a land yacht, but it certainly is a boat! These cars possess exceptional style for the era and this particular example embodies almost everything an American… more»
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One Elderly Owner: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
We’ve all heard the “little old lady drove it to church” story, and while sometimes it’s true, usually it isn’t. Though the ad doesn’t say anything about driving it to church, it is advertised as “elderly owned” and includes… more»
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Snake Truck: 1967 Ford Ranchero 428 Cobra Jet
If Carroll Shelby had decided to make a Cobra truck, a 1967 model would have been a good starting point. Light weight, Mustang interchangeability, and plenty of room in the bed for tires and parts would have made it… more»
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Mid-Mod Classic! 1964 AMC Rambler Classic 770
In 1961, Richard Teague became principal designer at American Motors. He became a Vice-President in 1964 and, for a little while, things began to look up… After some time at General Motors, in the early ’50’s, Teague signed on… more»
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No Termites: 1981 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
You aren’t going to get stuck by a splinter on this black beauty, but that asking price is definitely going to hurt! Try to think of it as getting two vehicles in one to lessen the blow: a luxury… more»
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Too Many Doors, Nah: 1954 Buick Special
Scanning through ads, this Buick listed on craigslist for $8,000 caught my eye. Some would move on after noticing the extra pair of doors or the missing set of portholes. The 1954 Buick Special was an all new design…. more»
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No Chicken Tax: 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
It is both strange and kind of refreshing to see a Trans Am without a gigantic puking chicken on the hood. You can actually see the car instead of all the stuck on glitter. If you squint hard enough,… more»
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The Blakely Hawk Has A New Owner!
In less than 24 hours, my Blakely Hawk sold and it looks like it’s going to a good home! The new owner, MT, has an impressive collection of cars. He owns 122 cars to be exact! And MT isn’t… more»
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Stranger Things: 1974 Ford Pinto
It’s not pea green and it’s not a 1976 model, but Joyce Byers could have just as easily driven this 1974 golden brown Pinto Runabout. In fact, this color might be a better match for her weary, working mother… more»
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Like New 1979 Ford Mustang 5.0
Behold a car that may well be decorating a Ford showroom in the Fall of 1978, stirring up excitement among the sales staff with its all-new design and nifty “5.0” badges. The Pinto-based Mustang II had served its purpose… more»
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Is It Real? 1947 Frazer Manhattan Prototype Pickup
Cool custom or rare concept? You make the call, call call call call call.. (echo) (ok, enough of that).. Thanks to Dominic O for sending in the tip for this fantastic 1947 Frazer Pickup. This guaranteed head-turner can be yours… more»
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Full Classic For $8,000: 1941 Cadillac Sixty Special
This one is one of those too good to be true, but I have to check it out anyway deals. There has to be a catch, such as a picture of a restored car to lure you in to… more»
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Luxury Cruise Missile: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
When looking for cars to write about for Barn Finds, I often find myself searching for cars that would make fine drivers for collectors on a budget. My criteria are simply that the car may need a small amount… more»
