Imperial 413 V8: 1961 Dodge Polara

If you thought the styling of the 1957-60 Chrysler products was wild, the looks of the 1961 Dodges and Plymouths were just plain weird. Virgil Exner threw caution to the wind, and the Dodge Polara had reverse tailfins with… more»

Supercharged Pro-Street 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

When the freshly designed C3 Chevrolet Corvette hit the streets in 1968, it featured a fine selection of available engines, including both small blocks and more powerful larger offerings.  However, those who desired a supercharger were on their own,… more»

Rare 4-Speed! 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

The Chevelle was born in 1964 and was Chevrolet’s mid-size automobile through 1977. After that, the cars were downsized for better fuel economy, and the Chevelle name was dropped in favor of Malibu for the entire lineup. The seller… more»

Stored 55 Years: 1938 Buick Special

Originally introduced in 1936 as an easy-on-the-pocketbook full-size offering, the Special was a stand-alone model in the Buick roster for three different generations, with a pause in production years between each era.  Though manufacturing of the Special as a… more»

Unrestored Original: 1929 Caterpillar Ten Tractor

Caterpillar is one of my favorite American companies, as it is intrinsically tied to this country’s evolution and progress. In true American fashion, CAT has reinvented itself to suit the times – not always gracefully but always effectively. The… more»

Flat Floor Find: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

There’s no question this is a valuable, desirable classic car: an early 1962 covered-headlight Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. It’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Everett, Washington, with $79,000 being asked. Before you write it off, let’s take a… more»

Column Shift! 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III

I am a fan of classics with unusual features, because they help them to stand out in a crowd. This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am project is such a vehicle. It doesn’t seem unusual on the surface, but the first… more»

Rare Sunroof: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary

Oldsmobile released its first Hurst/Olds in 1968. It decided to throw the badge a party in 1983, releasing a 15th Anniversary Edition that proved a sales success. Our featured Hurst/Olds is one of those cars, presenting nicely as a… more»

440 Six-Barrel: 1970 Plymouth Superbird

The vehicle manufacturing industry has changed dramatically in the last sixty years. In some ways, it is for the better because technology has allowed companies to develop engines with more power per cubic inch than seemed possible in the… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Saloon

Jaguar’s Mark II has long been admired for combining formal British elegance with genuine sporting ability. With graceful saloon styling, walnut interior trim, leather upholstery, and available 3.8-liter power, these cars offered a blend of luxury and performance that… more»

California Special! 1968 Ford Mustang

With competition from Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Mercury joining the pony car market in 1967, Ford wanted to ensure that the Mustang kept its place at the top of the heap. The 1968 California Special was one of their marketing… more»

18K Mile Survivor: 1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia

And now for something from the “me too” department. The other day, I wrote a piece on a 1963 Mercury Monterey and remarked that a Mercury was a Mercury in ’63, and not a Ford. Well, it didn’t take… more»

Field Find Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda tried to come out of the Ford Mustang’s shadows when it was given a new E-body platform in 1970. Its roots to the Valiant compact were finally gone, and sales jumped by 50% in the first… more»

BF Auction: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

We’ve seen some pretty incredible transformations here on Barn Finds, but this 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT is one of the more impressive ones we’ve seen in a while. It looks great in the photo above, but take a… more»

20k Mile Survivor: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880

As American Motors began to move away from the Rambler nameplate (its final hurrah was in 1969), the 1966 Ambassadors were labeled as AMC. The cars had been heavily restyled in 1965 and now rode on a longer wheelbase… more»

Rare External Oil Filler: 1972 Porsche 911T

Known as an “Olklappe”, more on that to follow, this 1972 Porsche 911T is a bit rough around the edges. Still, it’s an important cog in the evolution of Porsche’s iconic 911 series cars, and certainly worthy of a… more»