455-Equipped: 1972 Buick Skylark

In 1972, the most powerful Buick Skylark featured a 350ci V8 and mediocre performance. Those craving more could order a GS 455, and while it offered significant performance improvements, these came at a premium that some buyers couldn’t afford… more»

Rod or Restore? 1941 Mercury Eight Convertible

The person who buys this 1941 Mercury Eight Convertible will have some choices to make. It is a complete car that is structurally sound and comes with a significant collection of parts. It would make a wonderful restoration project,… more»

Original Paint: 1968 Ford F-250 Flareside Camper Special

Almost from the day the first car chugged and spluttered its way down the road, manufacturers have been producing custom or personalized vehicles and special models to suit an owner’s preferences. Whether this was a coachbuilt body or custom… more»

55k Original Miles: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger

UPDATE 03/22/2022: The owner of this 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger had no joy in his first attempt to sell the car, so he has decided to have a second go to see if he can have more success. He… more»

Signed By The Fonz: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Tribute

The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi was one of the most potent muscle cars to emerge from that era, and the right car in the right color is the automotive epitome of cool. Sadly, their rarity and soaring values… more»

10k Original Miles? 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

While many current manufacturers emphasize the technology that allows their convertibles to feature electrically retractable hardtops, Ford beat them to the punch with their 1957 Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It offered owners the luxury and convenience of a classic convertible,… more»

Early Example: 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe

In many aspects of life, timing can be crucial. Ford managed to demonstrate this with two extremes in a few short years. The much-heralded Edsel appeared on the market in 1957 to great fanfare and proved to be the… more»

454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

If you were to hand a car enthusiast outside the United States a pile of silhouettes of classic American cars, the three most instantly recognizable would probably be the 1959 Cadillac, the 1965 Mustang Coupe, and the C3 Corvette…. more»

Ready To Drive: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman

While I often talk about the joy of owning and driving smaller cars with fizzy little engines, I admit that I love big American cars from the 1950s. However, they can’t be any old car. I’m talking about vehicles… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ Drag Pack

If you had enough money in 1970, you could walk into your local Ford dealership and drive away in something pretty special. The car in question could be as desirable as this Mustang Mach 1. The accompanying documentation indicates… more»

Fitting Tribute: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Tribute

Some enthusiasts will look at tribute cars with barely concealed contempt, while others readily accept them. I tend to fall into the second category, although that is only if the owner is candid about what the car truly is…. more»

Some New Parts: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Sometimes an owner will find themselves with a desirable classic car in their workshop and grand plans to turn it into something genuinely special. However, plans can change, which appears to be the case with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette… more»

Needs Love: 1969 Dodge Charger

While it isn’t unusual to find Second Generation Dodge Charger project cars with rust problems, this 1969 model doesn’t have them in the usual places. It is a surprisingly solid and complete car that needs some TLC. It may… more»

Rare 1971 Ford Ranchero “Special Value Package”

While it never received the mainstream acceptance that its builders expected, the Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino were recognized as attractive propositions by a particular segment of the motoring community. While they didn’t possess the load-carrying capabilities of… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Bronco

To the casual observer, it may seem that we feature plenty of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds. That could be a fair observation, but we do so for a sound set of reasons. When Ford released the vehicle… more»

Upgraded 400: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

When a seller uses the word “anemic” to describe a classic pony car, there’s a fair chance the vehicle in question emerged at the end of the 1970s. Such is the case with this Pontiac Trans Am. By the… more»

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