During its nearly quarter-century of production, the Monterey served in different capacities for the Mercury brand, beginning as a top-of-the-line model when it was first introduced in 1950. By 1972, it had fallen to the base status, where it… more»
Auctions Ending Soon
1 hour ago • For Sale • 2 Comments
Daily Driver? 1964 Ford Falcon Deluxe Wagon
The seller of this 1964 Ford Falcon Deluxe wagon was planning to give it a V8 engine transplant, but the car is so original that he has advertised it here on craigslist for $9800, hoping that a Falcon fan… more»
BF Auction: DKW Project Cars and Parts Collection
When you consider how difficult it is to begin restoring a project belonging to an obscure or otherwise extinct nameplate, it’s of little surprise that these orphan makes can be passed over for restoration. However, when you come across… more»
3 hours ago • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 1995 GMC Sonoma 4×4
Not wanting to lose market share to foreign-built compact trucks, GM decided to offer a smaller truck to compete. Their initial offering was the Chevy Luv, which was built by Isuzu, but import fees forced them to develop and… more»
BF Auction: 1960 Ford F100 Styleside 4×4
This 1960 Ford F100 Styleside is one of the last third-generation F100s built. It was optioned with the 292 cui V8 and 4-wheel drive. While the F150 gets all the attention these days, it was the F100 that kicked… more»
5 hours ago • For Sale • 13 Comments
Consequences of Going Under Cover: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While we have a lot of fun here at Barn Finds writing up all of these neat old classic vehicles, sometimes you run across a car that makes you want to cry. It just hurts to see a vehicle… more»
6 hours ago • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ready For Takeoff: 1972 Imperial LeBaron
With Chrysler’s “fuselage” styling, this generation Imperial polarizes luxury car fans into love and, well, less-than-love. Count me in the Love camp, and this 1972 Imperial LeBaron looks ready for takeoff. The claimed 71,000 mile classic in Burlington, North… more»
7 hours ago • For Sale • 7 Comments
Minor Dings and Scrapes: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
While many enthusiasts aspire to own a pristine classic, there is something undeniably attractive about owning a tidy driver. Those cars offer a relaxed motoring experience because the owner doesn’t face the stress of an errant stone marring perfection… more»
8 hours ago • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stalled Packard Project: 1953 Caribbean Convertible
1953 was the year that several automakers introduced elegant, full-sized luxury convertibles that featured both low-production and very high-prices. Some had fun and exotic names such as Fiesta, Eldorado, and in Packard’s case, Caribbean. I guess Packard figured that… more»
16 hours ago • For Sale • 7 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1967 Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type is one of the more fascinating vehicles from the classic scene. Even rough and rusty examples command impressive prices, while pristine examples can be six-figure vehicles. This 1967 E-Type is a survivor, and while it would… more»
17 hours ago • For Sale • 13 Comments
30k Creampuff: 1979 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
The New Yorker formed an integral piece of the Chrysler puzzle for almost six decades. It represented luxurious motoring for its owner and featured some fascinating design concepts. This 1979 New Yorker is a two-owner survivor with 30,000 miles… more»
18 hours ago • For Sale • 15 Comments
Lexus-Powered 1937 Ford Hot Rod Pickup
I’ve always viewed traditional Hot Rods as the ultimate custom cars. Their creators let their imagination off the leash, and typically, all that remains of the original car is its body. Such is the case with this 1937 Ford… more»
19 hours ago • For Sale • 18 Comments
Revived After 45 Years: 1956 Hudson Hornet
The days of the Nash and Hudson brands were numbered when they joined forces in 1954 to form American Motors Corp. (AMC). Neither would field a car past the 1957 model year, which included the 1956 Hudson Hornet with… more»
20 hours ago • For Sale • 18 Comments
Needs Interior: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
In its heyday in the 1950s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile. Then came the Impala and then the Caprice, so the Bel Air was repositioned toward the bottom of the rung by 1966. The rather stark Biscayne… more»
21 hours ago • For Sale • 28 Comments
5-Speed Project: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevette was the successor to the subcompact Vega. It was less controversial than its predecessor (but boring) and saw variants offered by Pontiac in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 2.8 million copies were built over a dozen years… more»
22 hours ago • For Sale • 17 Comments
One of a Kind: 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado XSC
I am not a fan of economic rationalism. I acknowledge it is a necessary evil of business, but I believe it has cost far too many iconic marques in the automotive world. Oldsmobile joined that list in 2004, and… more»
