1970 was a fine year for most muscle cars, and Chevrolet truly hit a home run in that marketplace with their Chevelle Super Sport to begin the new decade. When the urge hits to take on a muscle project,… more»
1 of 645: 1949 Crosley CD Convertible
Crosley Motors began in 1939, focusing on small economy cars. After pausing for World War II in 1942, the company fired up auto production again in 1946. But since demand for new cars was so high at that time… more»
32k Mile C1: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
1954 was very early in the days of the Chevrolet Corvette, and many that date back this far have been with numerous owners, including some that have lost track of how many different garages they’ve called home. Although this… more»
Silver Special: 1964 Chrysler 300K
The Chrysler performance Letter Series was marketed between 1955 and 1965. Decked out like the upscale New Yorker, the letter cars were the forerunners of the muscle cars of the mid-1960s. Every year had a separate letter, and in… more»
Second Generation Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
It takes years of experience to master the restoration skills required to turn out some of the museum-quality B-Body show pieces running around nowadays, and I totally get that being able to turn a vehicle into a rolling work… more»
Syncro Rarity: 1991 Golf Country 4WD
There was a period of time in the late 1980s and early 1990s when automobile manufacturers seemed particularly adventurous. We just featured a Corvette ZR-1, the so-called King of the Hill, which was a bonkers performance car built to… more»
Owned 20 Years: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
We have discussed numerous times on these pages what a deal the first-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is. The “King of the Hill” will likely forever be the last affordable supercar, as we’ve passed the point of no return with… more»
Happy Rotary: 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Can a car be “happy”? That’s the question for those of you who get a bit sentimental about these sorts of things. I have long believed a vehicle can exhibit signs of feeling like everything works well together. It’s… more»
Imola Red: 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster
Here we have one of the best bargains you’ll find in the performance roadster category – the BMW Z3 M. The “M” stands for Motorsports, distinguishing this variant from the plain-Jane Z3. The story began in 1995, when BMW… more»
383/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Charger White Hat Special
One thing I sometimes do when writing Barn Finds articles is to venture out on a limb. I don’t do so to be controversial, but to spark debate about one aspect of the classic in question. The results often… more»
Upgraded Big-Block: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Most enthusiasts agree that by 1974, Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette Stingray was no longer the fire-breathing beast that established the badge’s high-performance credentials. The optional big-block was still pretty respectable, but this car’s second owner wanted more. Therefore, they performed… more»
Rare Bench Seat: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400
If you are searching for a project candidate that will stand out once restored, this 1968 Pontiac Firebird could be an ideal candidate. Its engine bay houses the original 400ci “HO” V8, ensuring impressive performance. However, the first owner’s… more»
Sand Trap Find: Toro Sand Pro 2020
Talk about specialty equipment; not many of us need a vehicle known as a “bunker rake,” specifically designed to groom and/or maintain sand traps at golf courses or groom baseball infields, etc. The “2020” part of the name is… more»
Super-Sized Survivor! 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Last of the “Big Ones” is one way to describe this 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. GM’s B and C-body cars were about to get the big shrinkeroo for ’77, and the results would be significant. The new reduced-size cars, which… more»



















