No Reserve: 1973 Buick Riviera GS
There’s no denying that the “Boattail” Riviera, Buick’s halo offering from 1971 to 1973, is polarizing. It is, however, better to be remembered for being polarizing than forgotten for being bland, and indeed the Boattail has taken off in… more»
43k Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Maybe fifteen or twenty years ago, I would see an elderly woman driving around town in a clean ’68 Chevy II sedan, sometimes on snowy, salty days. This always raised a few questions: How many miles were on it?… more»
Four Doors, Four Speeds: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL
If one were to ask me, right now, my opinion on the best-looking four-door roofline of the postwar era, I’d tell them it was the 1964 Ford and Mercury full-size four-door hardtops. First, you have that little “Hofmeister kink”… more»
Original-Paint Survivor: 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Few luxury liners would look more appropriate pulling up to the golf club than a triple-white Continental Mark III, with a sunroof no less. Built on the cheap (in car development terms), the Mark III was a solid success… more»
Stalled California Project: Jeep J-10 4X4
It might not be a popular opinion, but my favorite Jeeps are the oddballs: FC-150s, Willys Station Wagons, and Gladiators/J-Series Pickups. I saw one of the rustiest ’83 J-20s in the world for sale last year, and I geeked… more»
Non-Running Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Collector cars can be found in some unique places. For example, this ’62 T-Bird convertible is being sold by the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Surrounded by donated trinkets, housewares, and a moped or two, the Bullet Bird… more»
R1/Four-Speed 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Few designers have done more with less than Milwaukee industrial designer Brooks Stevens; Dick Teague of American Motors was the only guy in the same league as far as I am concerned. As Studebaker automotive production crawled to a… more»
51K Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe
We’ve seen some nearly mint third-generation Camaros here on Barn Finds lately, but few (if any) of them have been base Sport Coupes like this one. It has no T-Tops. It has no ground effects. It doesn’t even have… more»
Rust-Free 1973 Dodge Charger With EFI Conversion
The further one strays from the 1968-70 epicenter of Dodge Charger popularity, the more reasonable the asking (and selling) prices become. The restyled 1971 Charger and its muscular engine options could never be called inexpensive, but the later ’73… more»
One-Owner 56k Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Before I begin, I must admit to having a sweet spot for this car, having spent many of my formative days cruising around aimlessly in my dad’s hand-me-down Silver Metallic T-Bird with the Crown Vic-spec five-point-oh under the hood…. more»
A Real GS? 1969 Buick Riviera
The 1969 model was one of the best-selling Rivieras of all time; it wasn’t until 1984 that its production total of 52,872 was broken. Of that total, about 10 percent had the GS Handling Option, and this appears to… more»
“A True Barn Find”: 1969 Ford Bronco Pickup
The first-generation Bronco has reached a certain point of ubiquity: It’s become a popular subject for retro-styled T-shirts at the local department stores, and no wonder. With handsome and rugged looks, usable size, and common parts, it’s a no-brainer… more»
Grandma’s Car: 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
When the Beretta arrived at Chevy dealers in 1987, I really campaigned hard for my dad to buy one. He was due for a new car, and as a Ford man, it was a foregone conclusion that he would… more»
Rust-Free Driver: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The term “era” has picked up some steam as of late thanks to the most recent Taylor Swift concert tour, but I think it applies to more than Ms. Swift’s musical evolution. We all have car eras. When I… more»
100% Rust Free! 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster 4×4
The tail end of the 1970s was one of Chrysler’s darkest periods (although things aren’t looking great for them right now). Because of this, you might find it in your heart to forgive them for creating this badge-engineered Ramcharger… more»
440 Survivor: 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon With Tow Package
In those hazy hours of daydreaming (and there have been many in my lifetime), I’ll muse on random questions such as what I would have bought in 1967 if I were 25 years old, or what Cadillac I’d buy… more»
