Puttin’ On The Ritz: 1984 Cadillac Biarritz

A question most of us heard, early in life, was “What do you want to be when you grow up”? For Cadillac, in the late ’70s and early ’80s it was more a question of, “What do you want… more»

Ready to Cruise! 1966 Pontiac Bonneville

In the 1960s, if you were a Pontiac fan and wanted the biggest and best they had to offer, you bought yourself a Bonneville. I had an uncle who drove nothing, but Pontiacs and I remember a couple of… more»

Henney Hearse Project: 1954 Packard Patrician

Henney Motor Co. was in business from 1927 to 1954, producing several vehicles, including limousines, ambulances, and hearses. One of their preferred sources was Packard Motor Car Co. Ironically, Henney got out of their business about the same time… more»

In the Garage Since ’91: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

The Porsche 924 has long been the red-headed stepchild in the company’s lineup. Long considered the “cheap” Porsche and not even on par with the closely-related 944, the 924 has been the throwaway car in the family, and its… more»

Final Year, No Reserve: 1991 GMC Suburban

The GMC Suburban is one of those rigs that is seemingly treated like a member of the family in many instances. Whether it just becomes like a piece of furniture or because the owners genuinely love the rig, the… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Fiberfab Valkyrie Kit

Ah, kit cars. These were once a great way for an enthusiast to slip behind the wheel of a car that looked exotic but that didn’t cost a fortune. The category peaked during the 1960s and 1970s but is… more»

No Trailer Queen! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

Trailer queens will always attract their share of attention, and keeping any classic pristine is admirable. The seller is honest about this 1970 Corvette, declaring it doesn’t fit that category. It is an extremely tidy driver with an optional… more»

48 Years Captive: 1964 Pontiac Catalina Ventura

From 1959 to 1981, Catalina was the volume sales leader in the Pontiac portfolio. It may have been Pontiac’s equivalent of the Chevy Impala. And in the 1960s, you could order the Catalina Ventura which brought a custom level… more»

Excellent Bones: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura

Most people believe the Model T was the most important vehicle in Ford’s history. Picking the next most significant is more challenging, but I think that honor should fall to the humble Falcon. It is easy to underestimate the… more»

32k-Mile Beauty! 1968 Pontiac LeMans

The seller of this 1968 LeMans makes the point that you could be driving his Pontiac for a lot less than a similar condition same-year GTO, and from an appearance standpoint I guess that’s a reasonable comparison as the… more»

Classic Jet: 1964 Fouga CM170

We certainly can’t be accused of not providing variety at Barn Finds, and for those with an aeronautical leaning, this 1964 Fouga CM170 could be the classic of your dreams. Its condition is excellent, and a recent inspection confirms… more»

Original Paint: 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer

The term “survivor” can mean different things to different people. I tend to view such vehicles as ones that are 100% original and unmolested. Therefore, this 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer doesn’t fall into that category for me. However, it… more»

Reassembly Required: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The Barracuda was Plymouth’s “pony car” and actually beat the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964. But it never enjoyed the same level of success with 1970 being a high-water after a redesign finally gave it… more»

1964 Pontiac Grand Prix 421 At No Reserve

Pontiac had it all going on in ’64. The GTO erupted into a massive performance success that ultimately achieved legendary status. But, that’s not all as the Tin Indiam stayed true to its wide-track persona with big, go-fast cars… more»

Rare 1972 Ford Capri 2000

Ford’s effort to repeat the Mustang’s success in Europe led to the creation of the Capri in 1968. Manufactured by Ford Europe with design input from Ford Britain (MG fans will recognize the Rostyle wheels), the car was imported… more»

Restore Again Or Drive? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1972 was the end of the road for the third generation Oldsmobile Cutlass, with the car set to emerge the following year with a complete redesign as part of the new General Motors Collonade style line-up.  While the fourth-generation… more»

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