Estate Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/4-Speed

With the popularity and appeal of the Chevelle in the mid-sixties, it’s not surprising that the sales numbers were strong for all of the different models, with plenty of customers driving one home from their Chevrolet dealer in 1966. … more»

Totem Pole Topper: 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe

We don’t encounter early fifties Pontiacs all that often on BF, so when I spied the listing for this 1953 Chieftan Deluxe convertible, it quickly caught my attention. And, it’s just not the rarity of this model, it’s the… more»

Almost All Original: 1964 Ford Fairlane Sedan

You’ll find a little hypocrisy anywhere you go in life, and the car world is no exception. Every day on Barn Finds, I ogle interesting once-common-but-now-nearly-extinct sedans such as this 1964 Fairlane, and then I go home to my… more»

Rough but Rare: 1963 Ford Falcon Barn Find

Sometimes the best stories in the car world begin in a dusty garage or tucked away in a forgotten corner of a property. That’s the case with this 1963 Ford Falcon, a true barn find located in Fallbrook, California,… more»

Heritage-Certified Classic: 1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Few cars have achieved the iconic status of the Jaguar E-Type, and even fewer examples check the right boxes for collectors the way this one does. Now up for grabs here on eBay is a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series… more»

Limo Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

To me, one of the more intriguing projects to take on is an old limo. Now, not just your run-of-the-mill Town Car or Cadillac, but something more exotic. We’ve all seen the random Porsche 911 stretch, or the Corvette… more»

Rare T-Type: 1989 Buick LeSabre

Finding your identity is a journey all of us go on, to some extent, and throughout the 1980s and 90s, many GM brands struggled to find the right mix of products and brand to appeal to customers. However, there… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

The folks from Lansing certainly built some nice cars, didn’t they? The Cutlass Supreme was their fancy intermediate, and in 1971 when this convertible emerged from the Oldsmobile plant, it was on the cusp of becoming America’s favorite car…. more»

Well-Optioned Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne

The early 1970s marked the debut of Chevrolet’s “Square Body” pickups, a design that would go on to define American trucks for more than a decade. The first year of that series was 1973, and here we have a… more»

Runs Mid 12s: 1969 Chevrolet C10 Sleeper

For those seeking a way to go fast without breaking the bank, this 1969 Chevrolet C10 seems like a good bet, plus you also get the convenience of a pickup.  This one is more go than show, but it… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series II

When Sunbeam designed the Alpine, its target market was North America. It adopted many of the styling cues preferred by those buyers, with the car’s appearance similar to a smaller version of the Ford Thunderbird. This 1960 Alpine is… more»

Rarely Seen Wagon: 1966 Checker Marathon

For most of the second half of the 20th Century, if you flagged down a Yellow Cab in a big city, there’s a fair chance you got to ride in a Checker. Built like tanks, these beasts were big,… more»

One Family Sedanette – 1948 Cadillac Series 61

Before the 1950s virtually terminated automotive fenders, Cadillac and others eliminated front fenders with designs like this 1948 Cadillac Series 61 Coupe. This semi-fastback body style is often called “Sedanette,” a phrase used in the car’s description. This running,… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500

Just one year separating a car moniker can change things substantially, and the number 500 is a key example when it comes to the Dodge Charger.  Back in ’69, the Charger 500 was a separate model that featured a… more»

One-Family-Owned 1977 Chevrolet Nova

The other day, I attended the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race at the Mid Michigan Motorplex in Stanton, Michigan, and I saw a green 1969 Nova SS with a 396 and base hubcaps run the quarter mile in the high… more»

Starter Classic: 1968 Saab 96 V4

Saab’s 96 arrived in 1960 as a two-stroke passenger car with a bullnose grille not much different than its older sibling, the 93. But in 1965, the 96 began a metamorphosis, with its engine bay lengthened and its radiator… more»

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