In my years of involvement in the classic car scene, I have never heard an owner say, “I wish my car had less power.” Usually, the quest is for additional ponies under the hood, and if you feel that… more»
Thousands Spent: 1974 AMC Javelin
Mechanical refurbishment on a classic car can seem like a bottomless pit. It seems that you no sooner finish one task than another rears its ugly head. That isn’t the case with this 1974 AMC Javelin. The seller has… more»
Well Documented: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Potentially, an owner can make all manner of claims about a classic car, and proving these can be a battle. However, when the owner holds a significant selection of documentation that verifies a car’s credentials, that places that vehicle… more»
Needs Nothing: 1932 Ford Model B Roadster
Given his generally inflexible nature, Henry Ford must have felt that the world had gone mad when production ended on the Model B. While the venerable Model T survived for eighteen years and the Model A rolled off the… more»
Original Paint: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
When you consider that Chevrolet sold a record 9,168 examples of the Corvette in 1958, it is staggering to think that the company was poised to ax the program only three years earlier. Initial sales were modest (to be… more»
Tidy Survivor: 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition
Motoring tastes can change, and when the final Bronco rolled off the Wayne, Michigan, production line on June 12th, 1996, many people saw it as the end of an era. Buyers had begun to turn their backs on these… more»
Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
When it was shiny and new, this 1971 Chevrolet Nova was a meek and mild vehicle that served as a daily driver for its original elderly owner. A few years ago, the seller purchased the Nova and transformed it… more»
Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
Just as Ford had created the pony car segment during the 1960s with the introduction of the First Generation Mustang, it had achieved the same feat in the Personal Luxury Car sector in the 1950s with its Thunderbird. Competition… more»
Fire Sale L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
There are few more heartbreaking experiences for a classic car owner to face than seeing their pride and joy destroyed due to circumstances beyond their control. I speak from bitter experience, having lost a vehicle that was damaged beyond… more»
Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne
While owning a pristine classic car can be a wonderful experience, slipping behind the wheel of a driver-quality vehicle featuring period-correct upgrades can be equally attractive. That is what is on offer with this 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne. It isn’t… more»
No Reserve: 1988 Dodge Power Ram 4×4
While a classic 4×4 is a wonderful vehicle designed to take its occupants deep into the wilderness, such an existence can take a heavy toll on panels and paint. They can begin to become frayed around the edges, especially… more»
Rust-Free Restoration: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
We see our share of First Generation Mustangs here at Barn Finds. Considering that more than 472,000 of them rolled off the production line in 1967, that’s no great surprise. However, the challenge is to find a project car… more»
50k Original Miles: 1970 Buick Riviera
The owner of this 1970 Buick Riviera describes it as a gentleman’s muscle car, which seems like an appropriate tag for this classic. It presents superbly, but its throbbing V8 under the hood should ensure that it has enough… more»
One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
If you have never driven a Datsun 240Z, you have missed out on one of classic motoring’s great pleasures. While the 240Z doesn’t possess the outright performance of a muscle car, its suspension configuration endows the car with handling… more»
Cash or Trade: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Finding a relatively affordable C2 Corvette Convertible can be a battle in today’s classic market, but this 1965 model could be a strong candidate. It is an original vehicle that is structurally sound and presents well. The cash price… more»
898 Original Miles! 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC
There’s a lot to be said for owning the last of a breed, especially in the world of classic luxury cars. The final production examples of a particular model should theoretically be the best of their type. The manufacturer… more»
















