Restored Toronado: 1991 Oldsmobile Trofeo

Is there a new (2025) two-door luxury coupe made by an American car company? I can’t think of one. The last two-door Cadillac was the 2019 ATS and CTS, and 2019 was six years ago already, pre-covid, pre-everything, it… more»

340 Powered 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

1969 was the final year before the Plymouth Barracuda changed its personality entirely, severing all its remaining ties with the Valiant as the third-generation cars were introduced in 1970.  I understand all the hoopla and desirability generated by the… more»

Big Toothy Grin! 1955 DeSoto Firedome

DeSoto was more than a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador (Hernando de Soto). It was a division of Chrysler Corp. from 1928 to 1961. Positioned between Plymouth and Dodge, it was a viable make until the late 1950s. Chrysler… more»

32K-Mile Luxury Roadster: 2004 Cadillac XLR

Convertible, luxury car, or sports car? Or, all three? How do you define a Cadillac XLR, or how would you explain it to a Martian visiting the Earth to decipher American vehicles from the 2000s? The seller has this… more»

A Cut Above: 1977 Cadillac Seville Renaissance Edition

Let’s add one more niche vehicle and another coach builder to our repertoire of obscurities: this 1977 Cadillac Seville was altered by A. H. Hotton Associates (AHA), originally headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Called the Renaissance, Hotton’s creation added… more»

454 V8 Drop-Top: 1970 Chevrolet Impala

The full-size Chevy Impala continued to be one of the best-selling U.S.-made cars in 1970. At more than 600,000 units, a GM labor strike prevented the nameplate from coming close to its 1965 record of one million copies. Estimates… more»

It’s In A Barn All Right: 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon

Have station wagons had their moment as the pick of the day in the collector car world? One brave soul, who might become the buyer of this long-neglected 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon, will have to hope so, because… more»

Original Size: 1977 Buick Regal Landau

The 1977 Buick Regal is one handsome car. Big, perhaps, but stylish. Downsizing, you Barn Finders likely know, came to American car manufacturers in this year, but starting with various lines’ full-size models. The Regal was still “old-sized.” The… more»

Four-Speed Survivor: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix

Claiming to be the first of anything is fraught with peril, but I imagine few will argue with the assertion that the four-seat Thunderbird created the personal luxury field in 1958. Sure, cars like the Continental Mark II of… more»

No Reserve Drop-Top: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible

Pontiac’s Le Mans has always carried a certain cool factor, especially in convertible form. While the GTO might steal most of the spotlight, the Le Mans shares its DNA and offers the same long-hood, short-deck styling that made Pontiac… more»

Is It GT Equipped? 1968 Ford XL

When I consider full-size Fords, as I have opined before, the ’66 and ’68 editions, such as this ’68 XL two-door hardtop, are my favs. The seller of this “Cool Cat,” as Ford referred to it in their ’68… more»

A Real Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Tenth Anniversary Trans Am

Special edition and anniversary edition cars seem to be the most collectible models for many cars. Pontiac has produced several special editions from the 50th anniversary Limited Edition Trans Am in 1976 to celebrate Pontiac’s 50th year of production… more»

BF Auction: 1952 Austin A40 Sports

In the early 1950s, finding a sports car with a lightweight aluminum body was something reserved for high-dollar, low-production cars, but Austin tried to change that. After seeing the Jensen Interceptor, Austin’s chairman, Leonard Lord approached Jensen about designing… more»

Rolling Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Even the idea of stealing parts from a vehicle is something I’d like to think most auto enthusiasts would frown on, but when someone follows through on that notion, they’re truly lower than a snake’s belly in my opinion. … more»

Solid Big Block Project: 1968 Dodge Charger

With the second-generation Dodge Charger having achieved royalty status, there’s a market for just about any example, whether it’s in need of a full restoration or already a showpiece.  However, it’s always nice to come across one that’s sort… more»

Second Owner: $13,000 1972 Ford Maverick

Somehow, 53 years have trickled by, and I’m not sure how that happened. I seem to remember 1972 as if it were just yesterday. Well, maybe not that vividly, but I certainly remember parts of it. This 1972 Ford… more»

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