Rare 1966 Imperial LeBaron Hardtop Sedan

This 1966 Imperial LeBaron Hardtop Sedan was Chrysler Corporation’s “most luxurious automobile” according to its sales brochure, which also called it “a quiet place to go after work,” and “your own private island.” Yes, with a list price of… more»

1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible with Factory 4-Speed

Finding a real-deal 1970 Pontiac GTO convertible is hard enough. Finding one that’s still numbers matching, retains its original “242” GTO identity, and is backed by a factory 4-speed manual puts this car in a much smaller and more… more»

67k Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado Sport

Of all the segments I’d like to see return to the marketplace in droves, a great selection of small, inexpensive, basic pickups from a variety of manufacturers would undoubtedly be near the top of my list.  So many new… more»

One-Owner 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

Soft is the keyword for this beautifully-preserved 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. The edges are soft with hardly any sharp creases in the design or bodywork. The Light Driftwood Metallic paint is soft, perfect for Livermore, California, where it’s… more»

Italian V8 Four-Seater: 1971 Maserati Indy

It’s 1969, and you are shopping for a Maserati of the grand touring persuasion. The options are prolific. The six-cylinder Mistral, or its sister, the Sebring? In the eight-cylinder category – the Ghibli, the Mexico, or – fresh to… more»

No Reserve Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

I always appreciate candor from sellers and admire those who don’t portray their classic as something it isn’t. However, I had a wry smile when I read the description of this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, with the seller boldly stating… more»

Fastback Find: 1967 Ford Mustang GT 289 4-Speed

Hiding in this garage is an extremely promising project candidate. Almost any First Generation Mustang is desirable, but this 1967 GT Fastback is among the most keenly sought by enthusiasts. It is undeniably rough around the edges, and the… more»

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Project

Competition for the hot new Ford Mustang “pony car” began to arrive in 1967. And Chevrolet’s Camaro would quickly grab onto the #2 sales spot. Convertibles would account for 11% of sales in ’67, but only 5,285 came equipped… more»

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Plus Parts Car

The first generation of “America’s Sport Car” was in the wind-down mode in 1961 and 1962. A new era of the Chevrolet Corvette was coming in 1963 and would carry the “Sting Ray” sub-name. The seller has a pair… more»

Open-Air Fun! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Chevrolet was on top of the world with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. The economy was good, and people were looking to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” Even though they sold 1.6 million cars in 1956, only 2.5%… more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4

One of my habits when writing about a car for Barn Finds is to run a search to make sure it hasn’t recently come up on the website. This 1972 Chevrolet Blazer has not, but I did discover that I’ve written… more»

Running Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Chevrolet reportedly made fewer than 30,000 convertibles in 1967; that’s not a lot. They made over 115,000 wagons and over 575,000 two and four-door sedans, but I had no idea the numbers were so small for Chevy’s ’67 Impala… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

UPDATE: This beautiful 1971 Cutlass Supreme is still for sale, but it’s now offered here on eBay (still in Tucson, Arizona) with an asking price of $38,500 or Best Offer. Barn Finder Curvette spotted it and sent it our way. From… more»

427 V8 Sleeper! 1968 Chevrolet Biscayne

The Chevrolet Biscayne was in production from 1958 to 1972. And, except for that first year, it was the entry-level full-size car (the Del Ray had that honor in ’58). These were sparsely equipped cars often purchased for fleet… more»

30k-Miles: Unrestored 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Except for Cadillac, all the auto divisions of General Motors had a mid-size muscle car in 1964. At Oldsmobile, it was the 4-4-2 (later 442). The name was a play on the car’s set-up, i.e., “four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual… more»

BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser DeLuxe Two-Door Sedan

Isn’t it a shame that a car this pretty has been largely neglected by the collector car community? Designed by the famous Howard “Dutch” Darrin, the 1951 Kaiser, seen here in “DeLuxe” guise, must have seemed like a styling… more»

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