Just Out of the Barn: 1955 Packard Clipper

The Clipper enjoyed a sporadic run at Packard in the 1940s and 1950s. In later years, it was the entry-level product for a car company that had touted luxury. But the Clipper was seen internally as a sales draw… more»

31k One-Owner Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

1977 was the final run for the second generation of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, retaining its beautiful Collonade styling just before it headed to the chopping block the following year, with the results including a 15-inch reduction in length… more»

Real Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

Although the Chevrolet Bel Air was introduced back in 1950, it’s the ’55 through ’57 models that enthusiasts typically have recurring dreams about, the years lovingly known as the tri-fives.  Sadly, the fifties decade was a long time ago,… more»

Holley G-Force One Project: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix received a radical change for the 1988 model, featuring an all-new modernized body plus a front-wheel-drive system, replacing the RWD that had pushed the car since its introduction in 1962.  With sales on a steady… more»

Bubble Car: 1958 BMW Isetta Moto Coupé Deluxe

The Isetta was an unusual microcar built mostly by BMW in the 1950s. Designed in Italy, the egg-shaped automobile was produced under license in a variety of countries, including Germany. It became known as the “bubble car” for its… more»

Magazine Car: 1980 Studebaker Avanti II

The premise of a car being a former magazine feature is a hallmark of vehicles from a certain era. Certainly, in the 1970s and 80s it was considered a milestone event for the owner to find out an editor… more»

BF Auction: 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4

This 1968 Ford Ranger F-250 4×4 sure checks off a lot of boxes! It’s well-optioned and equipped with the Ranger package, 390 V8, Style Side Bed, and is equipped with 4-wheel drive. The seller purchased the truck over 20… more»

Family-Owned Fifty Years: 1939 Ford De Luxe Fordor Sedan

In 1936, Ford’s Lincoln division brought the Zephyr to market. With its raked windshield, integrated fenders, and grille like the prow of a ship, it was one of the most modern shapes on the road. Future Fords borrowed heavily… more»

Rare S Series: 1988 TVR S1

Barn Finds reader Chuck F. knows the way to my wallet, as he has flagged yet another TVR project that’s come up for grabs. This time it’s a rarely seen 1998 TVR S1, imported to the U.S. with its… more»

63,000 Mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season.  The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»

Coffin Nose Custom: 1937 Cord 812 Project

Choosing an appropriate candidate for a project build can be challenging, especially for enthusiasts who march to the beat of a different drummer. A custom or hot rod often provides the best solution, but there is still a danger… more»

Coach Built 1969 Pontiac Catalina Six-Door Wagon

Stretched wagons like this Armbruster Stageway-built 1969 Pontiac Catalina were not an uncommon sighting back in the day.  These were known for performing a variety of tasks, such as limousine services, funeral home duties, and even airport transporters.  If… more»

Richard Petty Tribute: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

After NASCAR put a moratorium on the Chrysler Hemi in 1964, driver Richard Petty took a year off from stock cars and tried his hand at drag racing. It was a one-year detour and by 1966, NASCAR relented and… more»

Final Year Model: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

The R107-series Mercedes-Benz remains an attainable classic by all accounts, and you can get into a very nice example for reasonable money (at least compared to the bulk of the classic car marketplace at the moment.) While there was… more»

Running Project! 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1

Today we’re bringing you another oddball, this one from France and doesn’t that just figure. Anyway, here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1 project, with an asking price of $1500; take a trailer to Elverta, California… more»

Personal Luxury Survivor: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba

A fun fact for trivia night is that Chrysler offered a 1970 Newport Cordoba model, a special trim level for the full-sized Newport that is rarely seen today. Most of us are more familiar with the mid-sized B-body personal… more»