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Deck ‘N A Half: 1955 GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser

Greyhound was founded in Minnesota by Eric Wickman, a Huppmobile dealer who couldn’t sell even one Huppmobile. Partnering up with a couple of buddies, Wickman used his orphan car to ferry miners from town to mine starting in 1914…. more»

As Good As It Gets! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

When I first spied this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro I  immediately thought of a guy that I knew my freshman year of college. He was a friend of a friend and had a very clean ’68 Camaro identical to this… more»

Mystery Bonus! 1960 Ford Thunderbird

Ford introduced a 2-seat personal luxury car in 1955, the Thunderbird. It sold reasonably well, but the bean counters thought it could do better with a back seat added. So, the auto was redesigned to seat four passengers, and… more»

Barn Find Hauler: 1980 Chevrolet Silverado Ramp Truck

I don’t believe there’s a more famous ramp truck for sale right now, at least not in terms of YouTube celebrities. The channel known as Vice Grip Garage, which many of us have followed since its inception, routinely brings… more»

Accurate Reproduction? 1974 Dodge Bluesmobile

Some will probably love this Bluesmobile clone while others will completely dismiss it. I find it to be a curiosity item and that’s about it. It’s a 1974 Dodge Monaco that’s done up to resemble the famous car(s) that… more»

Future Classic? 2024 Tesla Cybertruck

You may never have heard of a sleepy little company called Tesla, its shy CEO, or its latest product. Let’s fill in the blanks as this company is horrible at PR and is rarely if ever in the news…. more»

Former Drag Car: 1970 Plymouth Duster

Plymouth redesigned its compact Valiant in 1967, making it inexpensive, dependable, and boring. To liven things up and attract a young audience, the Duster was created in 1970. It was a fastback version of the car that only shared… more»

455 SX! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Oldsmobile’s sporty SX package added style and performance to your Cutlass Supreme coupe or convertible including rear bumper exhaust cutouts, special trim and badges, and a stout 455 V8. This specimen in Prior Lake, Minnesota comes to market as… more»

One Of The Last: 1974 Dodge Challenger

With interest in pony cars dwindling, the first generation Dodge Challenger didn’t even make it through its final year of production, getting the axe in April of 1974.  That’s a shame, as it was still scoring very high in… more»

BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS 283/4-Speed

In 1964, the Chevy Nova SS officially became a muscle car. In ’62 and ’63, the only engines offered in the Nova were inline-6s. That all changed when the 283 V8 became an option in ’64. The example seen… more»

410 Miles! 1995 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

When it comes to low mileage vehicles, most of us would agree that anything below 25,000 on a vehicle over 10 years of age would qualify. However, it takes some very real effort to keep that odometer reading well… more»

Corvette Summer Star: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The car movie scene in the 1970s and 1980s was likely the peak of gearhead-friendly cinema. Outside of the Fast and the Furious franchise from the late 90s and early 2000s (don’t talk to me about the seemingly endless… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible

I have always been a student of automotive history, spending my downtime reading and absorbing information to improve my knowledge. One of the most fascinating topics is model names. One former Ford executive described devising names as one of… more»

25k Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS

We have recently seen a few examples of the Chevrolet Impala SS cross our desks at Barn Finds, with most rolling off the line during the halcyon days of the 1960s. Chevrolet revived the badge during the 1990s, with… more»

Never Paint Over Rust: 1956 Ford F-100

According to the internet, an arch nemesis is the constant foil who is always out to thwart our hero.  Batman had the Joker.  Superman had Lex Luthor.  He-Man had Skeletor.  For us car enthusiasts, our arch nemesis is rust. … more»

70k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4

I have long admired small 4×4 Pickups. Admittedly, they don’t provide the load-carrying capacity or ground clearance of their larger brethren. However, their diminutive size allows them to access tight locations that can leave the opposition stranded. This 1980… more»