Patina Now, Paint Later: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe

You can’t go wrong with a classic Mustang if you want a car that will slide into a parking space at the local burger night car show and get at least a modicum of attention. However, some people think… more»

Unlikely Hot Rod: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Barn Find

One of the new nameplates to emerge after World War II was the Kaiser.  Bankrolled by shipbuilding magnate Henry Kaiser, the brand attracted a lot of attention and sales when automobile production resumed but fell behind the other offerings… more»

No Reserve 1962 Chevrolet Impala 327

Who thinks the 1962 edition of the Chevy Impala is the best-looking iteration of the car for that decade? While I happen to fall into that camp, more than 700,000 buyers agreed as that’s how many were sold in… more»

Desert Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon

In 1969, when most buyers went into an Oldsmobile dealer to get a mid-size station wagon, they left with a Vista Cruiser. You know, the one with the raised roof and see-thru skylights. Four times as many VCs were… more»

Pop-Top Camper: 1979 Dodge B300 Van

Sometimes, the stories that accompany a listing for a vehicle are more intriguing than the cars themselves. In the case of this 1979 Dodge B300 camper van, the seller alludes to the fact that he’s an airline pilot and… more»

Off-Road Hauler: 1972 Mercedes Unimog 4×4

If you were to ask one of my closest car buddies which vehicle I am most likely to attempt to buy, he would shout out “UNIMOG!” immediately. Now, of course, there are no immediate plans to own one of… more»

Pre-Production Model: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo

These days, automobile manufacturers don’t seem particularly nostalgic. We see quite often how cars kept for decades in a factory museum are inevitably sold off, oftentimes to raise money or otherwise just get some assets off the books that… more»

Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

The Corvette ZR-1 remains a bargain of incredible proportions, and I’m beginning to wonder if it will perpetually be a $35,000 car. The market for these impressive machines heated up a bit like so many others over the last… more»

Shiny Patina? 1968 International 1100C Pickup

Is this the finest original International truck of any ilk on the market today? Barn Find readers know I love trucks, and I try not to exaggerate, but spend five minutes perusing this eBay listing for a 1968 International… more»

Rare Roadster: 1966 Ford Bronco U13

The ongoing popularity of the First Generation Ford Bronco means we see a few crossing our desks at Barn Finds. However, the relatively rare Roadster version is seldom seen, making this 1966 example arrive like a breath of fresh… more»

1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible Project

Some restoration projects require deeper commitment than others, with many potentially consuming thousands of hours of an owner’s precious time as they strive to recapture the former glory of their pride and joy. Such will undoubtedly be the case… more»

Bigger 403 V8! 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

One of Oldsmobile’s best-selling cars was the Cutlass Supreme, part of the lineup from 1966 to 1997. It was usually distinguished by its formal roofline and a higher level of trim. As a mid-size car, the Cutlass was downsized… more»

GN Style Turbo! 1987 Buick Regal T-Type

I was watching one of those big classic car auctions on TV and the commenter was extolling the virtues of the Buick Regal Turbo T-Type as in it’s got all of the Grand National goodness without the Grand National… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Carmel, Indiana is the home of this 1977 Olds Delta 88 Royale, a low-mileage original that is sitting here on ebay with an asking price of $11,000 but the tantalizing words, “or best offer” also displayed. If you’re looking… more»

Restore Or Rod It? 1938 Lasalle Convertible Coupe

And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? Today’s subject (or target) is a 1938 LaSalle “convertible coupe” and it reminds me of the old “Those Were the Days” song as sung by Archie… more»

Sleeper Truck: 450 HP 1992 Dodge Dakota R/T

The Dodge Dakota was Chrysler’s foray into mid-size pickups. It was on the market for 25 years but was always outsold by the Ford Ranger and Chevrolet S-10 (later Colorado). Its claim to fame was that it was the… more»

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