Real Barn Find: 1979 Chrysler 300 Project

Numbers have often been used for auto names since the early days of motoring, with 300 being an example that Chrysler used frequently throughout the years, sometimes combined with a letter but at other times not.  Although the 300… more»

Goldie: 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible

The seller of this 1969 Chrysler Newport Convertible refers to it, or her (?) as Goldie and says that she’s fun and well-mannered. I’m not someone who names my vehicles but I can’t think of a more fitting name… more»

Japanese Alfa: 1971 Isuzu Bellett GTR

For as long as most of us can remember, the BMW 2002 and the Alfa Romeo GTV have been the benchmarks in sports sedan manufacturing. Today, those same models are among the more sought-after vintage European models you can… more»

Matching Numbers Oval: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle remains a hobby and classic car standard with a following that seems to withstand the test of time. To me, this is one of the more redeeming qualities of this well-loved model: decades after its introduction,… more»

Barn Find Slant Back: 1938 Plymouth Tudor

We are at a crisis point for prewar automobiles that aren’t full classics or don’t have a little enameled badge that says “Ford” on their front end.  It is getting harder and harder to place good cars from this… more»

Restored 4-Speed Classic! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Until 1967, the Ford Mustang practically had the new “pony car” market to itself. Then competition arrived and Chevrolet’s new Camaro quickly attained the #2 spot behind Ford. After a successful first year, the Camaro was little changed in… more»

Drive and Restore: 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

The other day we covered a non-running Alfa Alfetta; today’s selection is its older sibling, in “running project” condition, here on craigslist. This 1969 GTV 1750 is posted with an asking price of $16,000 – less than half what… more»

327 Cross-Ram: 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-door Post

This 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-door Post features a range of custom touches, not the least of which is the V8 hiding under its hood. The 327 features a Cross-Ram intake that will unleash plenty of useful additional power. It… more»

Lawn Art Rescue Mission: 1940 Ford Pickup

In the world of rural living, having an old pickup truck as lawn art as a status symbol is trendy.  Trendy among those new to rural living, that is.  These poor trucks are adorned with the accouterments of the… more»

1980s Collectible: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

If your car collection doesn’t yet extend to something 1980s, a Mustang SVO might be a viable piece to acquire. You can drive it regularly and reliably, not worry a ton if it gets a little rain action, and… more»

Genuine Drag Pack: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet

Automotive perfection. Does such a thing exist? That is the question posed by this 1971 Mustang Mach 1. Its presentation is superb, but what hides below the surface raises the stakes considerably. The original owner ordered this classic with… more»

Original V8 Equipped: 1971 Ford Bronco

This 1971 Ford Bronco is an appropriate topic because as I sit here writing, my across-the-street neighbor has a ’73 that he’s been wrenching on for at least the last two years and I fear that it is getting… more»

429 Equipped: 1977 Ford F-150 Custom 4×4

The 1977 Ford F-150 Custom 4×4 offered buyers competent performance in all circumstances, regardless of which of the five available engines they chose to power their new purchase. However, this F-150 is a custom in the literal sense, with… more»

Rare One-Owner 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

One of the hottest muscle cars during the performance vehicle era was the 1968-70 Dodge Charger R/T. Standard in the R/T was a 440 cubic inch Magnum V8 and 9,509 copies were built in 1970. The seller’s car is… more»

Drop-Top Turbo Project: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

The PT Chrysler is a retro-theme compact that was in production from 2001 to 2010. Including operations outside of the U.S., more than 1.35 million copies were built. Most remember the 5-door hatchback with the nostalgic look, but there… more»

Bring Your Own Drivetrain: 1936 Ford Roadster

We see all manner of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other forms of transportation on Barn Finds.  However, you would have to look back a long way in our archives to find a vehicle with not only no drivetrain but… more»