1-of-35? 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Claiming rarity for any classic is risky unless there is documentation to verify it. It also means it is possible to make such claims based on cars fitted with a single factory option that virtually no one wanted. However,… more»

Final Year Fuelie: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

I have often wondered whether there is such a thing as the perfect classic. That is, is there a car that features so many desirable attributes that it is seemingly impossible to criticize? This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe could… more»

Tidy Italian V6: 1956 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT

We’re no strangers to Italian classics at Barn Finds, although this is only the second Lancia Aurelia B20 GT we have seen since the site’s creation. This 1956 example presents nicely, although the buyer can enhance its interior if… more»

37k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

For five decades (1946 to 1996), the Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s largest and most luxurious automobile. It reached epic proportions from 1971 to 1976 before the need for better fuel economy finally led to downsizing. This 1974 Regency… more»

Exotic Subaru? 1992 Subaru SVX AWD

Our hometown had a little dealership that sold “professor” cars: Volvos, Subarus, etc., as we had a few colleges and universities, along with being nicknamed “Little San Francisco” due to the incredibly steep hills. This 1992 Subaru SVX is… more»

Turbo-Diesel: 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 Diesel

UPDATE – We just saw this 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 with a unusual Renault diesel engine a month ago, and Mike F. noticed that the seller lowered their asking price and sent in the tip again. Thanks, Mike!… more»

Fancy Cat Survivor: 1986 Arctic Cat Pantera

At the end of 1975, there were reportedly only 13 snowmobile companies, way down from over 200 makers at the peak of the early 1970s. This 1986 Arctic Cat Pantera is toward the end of this model’s run, and… more»

Engine and Transmission Included: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

I remember vividly when the Pontiac Firebird switched to the quad rectangular headlights in 1977, and at 13, I was totally enamored by these cars, especially the Trans Am model.  Like most of my young peers, I dreamed of… more»

Paint Ready Project: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the budget-minded Plymouth Road Runner. It debuted in 1968 but only enjoyed a 4-year run. Like the Road Runner, which was based on the Belvedere, the Super Bee was a Coronet under… more»

Cheap 4-Speed Pony: 1977 Ford Mustang

Although a 1977 model with a base 4-cylinder engine that hasn’t been operational since the early nineties might not be the most appealing Ford Mustang out there, for $1,500, there may be some worthwhile possibilities here.  The seller doesn’t… more»

400-4V Running Project: 1977 Dodge Charger SE

Some cars go a lifetime without ever changing their personalities or purposes, but the Dodge Charger isn’t one of them.  For many enthusiasts, the most beloved era in the car’s history is probably the second-generation period, from 1968 through… more»

2-For-1 Deal: 1973 Pontiac GTO and Luxury LeMans

By 1973, the Pontiac GTO had already lost its status as a separate model and had been demoted to just an options package for the LeMans.  However, with buyer preferences changing in the early seventies about as quickly as… more»

Custom-Built 1965 GMC 3500 Camper

These 1960-65 GMC and Chevrolet pickups enjoy a loyal following in the world of custom vehicles, and what’s more custom than a home-made camper version? This 1965 GMC 3500 rolls on a 183 inch wheelbase, and the reportedly home-made… more»

Pristine Spacecab: 1991 Isuzu Pickup LS

While vintage Toyota pickups are still commanding top dollar – upwards of $30,000 for one with 4WD and low miles – you can get into a survivor Isuzu Spacecab pickup like this one for just $5,500. The Isuzu pickup… more»

Who’s Gonna Put An LS In It? Coffin Car Project

Wondering what to do with that coffin that’s been lying around in your backyard? Here’s an idea: make it into a car. Of course, the top-shelf coffin car would be a George Barris-built Drag-U-La from The Munsters. But today we’ll… more»

Laguna Clone: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS

The El Camino enjoyed a long run at Chevrolet as a “gentleman’s pickup,” a truck based on a passenger car platform. For 1959 and 1960, it was a full-size transport, while shifting to a mid-size set-up in 1964 through… more»

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