Work-In-Process: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevrolet Chevelle remained at the top of the mid-size sales chart in 1971 though demand had softened. A styling update brought single headlights to the party where duals had resided since the car was launched in 1964. This… more»

Shortster Survivor: 1973 Harley-Davidson X-90

Affectionately known as a “Shortster” by many, but not by those who don’t like small motorcycles. For them, there’s no affection for these tiny Italian bikes, even if they do wear the Harley-Davidson name. This 1973 Harley-Davidson X-90 is… more»

Running Barn Find: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom

From 1964 to 1972, the Skylark would serve as Buick’s primary mid-size car, on par with Chevrolet’s Chevelle Malibu. These cars were redesigned in 1968 and had perhaps the most “dominant” styling of that era of GM’s intermediates. This… more»

Rare Code Z Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, here’s a nice green-themed beauty for your eyes to feast on. No, it’s not the shade of green that the Emerald Isle is known for, but it’s an attractive green and really… more»

BF Classified: 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban 454

With warmer weather on our doorstep, it is only natural for many people’s thoughts to turn to cross-country adventures and summer family vacations. Often, the challenge is finding the ideal vehicle that will cover the miles effortlessly while providing… more»

BF Auction: 1989 Lincoln Town Car

Lincoln used the Town Car name for a long time, first as a trim level and then as a dedicated model. When it became its own model in 1981, it proved to be one of Lincoln’s best sellers, and… more»

Mostly Original 1970 Dodge Charger 500

After spending its life with two families, this claimed 86,700 mile classic seeks a new caretaker. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Sebastopol, California wears aftermarket wheels in the style of original Magnum 500 wheels, eight inches in width… more»

440 Transplant – 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

Dog dish hub caps on black steelies give a stealthy look to this drop-top Dodge. The 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible in Pottstown, Pennsylvania left the factory with a 318 Polysphere and now packs a 440 and a strip-oriented… more»

16k Miles? 1942 Chrysler C-34 Royal Sedan

Diehard automotive historians will, in spite of themselves, always be fascinated by cars of the 1942 model year. The circumstances behind their rarity casts a pall over their study, but they also engender some patriotic pride, because industrial cities… more»

Mild Rod: 1970 Volkswagen Squareback

Who among us has owned a VW Squareback? Mine was an orange ’72 with a strong engine, rot in the heater vents, and one of the least precise gearshifts ever. I loved that car, but my secretary’s son loved… more»

Cheeky Italian: 1969 Fiat 850 Sedan

Fiat sparked a revolution in car-ownership with its first mass-produced post-war car, the 600. Launched in 1955, it was tiny, stylish, underpowered – and better at sheltering its inhabitants than a motorcycle. Its cheap price, charming looks, and handy… more»

Survivor Wagon: 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire

The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon from the days of the “woodies” through most of the rest of the 20th Century. From the 1950s forward, the Country Squire used imitation wood paneling on the body sides and… more»

50K-Miles: 1980 Subaru DL Front-Drive Wagon

In Subaru lingo, I don’t think DL stands for “Decontented-Leone”, but that’s basically what the DL models were compared to the fancier GL hatchbacks, four-door sedans, BRATs, and station wagons. This 1980 Subaru DL wagon, sometimes known as a… more»

Rare Stick Shift: 1961 Chrysler 300G

The 1961 Chrysler 300G is a rare classic, with only around 1,616 of these luxurious and potent vehicles rolling off the line. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this stunning example because… more»

Running Project: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second generation of Chevy’s “pony car,” the Camaro, was nearing the end of its run in the late 1970s. Yet, the car achieved record sales in 1979. A downturn in the U.S. economy helped sales fall by half… more»

Highly Optioned V8: 1975 Holden HJ Premier Barn Find

The 1970s was probably the golden era in Australian vehicle manufacturing. Toyota and Datsun were making sales inroads with locally produced vehicles, but Ford, Chrysler, and Holden models dominated the market. Holden’s range covered virtually every segment, but the… more»

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