Museum Find: 1957 Continental Mark II

Do cars belong in museums? It is an interesting topic, and it will ignite views from both sides of the fence. While I deem it essential to preserve classic cars, I always feel that they deserve an opportunity to… more»

1-of-62: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

By 1972, the First Generation Mustang had grown in every direction. It was physically longer, wider, heavier, and featured larger engines than the earlier examples. If a buyer was careful when ordering their new Mach 1 during that model… more»

One Family Owned: 1961 Ford Thunderbird

Regular readers will be aware of my preference for cars that exhibit a history of long-term ownership. That makes this 1961 Ford Thunderbird a vehicle that ticks the right boxes for me. Not only is it an original and… more»

Highly Optioned: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The original owner of this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette lived many people’s dreams. He walked into his local Chevrolet dealership and ordered this classic with some of the most desirable optional extras. That is something that not everybody gets to… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

I have sometimes wondered whether the First Generation Mustang bubble will ever burst. Given the history of these vehicles in the classic market, I doubt that it will happen anytime soon. In fact, I suspect that even when the… more»

29k Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

By 1981, the curtain was set to drop on Second Generation Chevrolet Camaro production. Tightening emission regulations meant that the Z28 version was no longer the fire-breathing monster that had it had been a mere decade earlier. That didn’t… more»

Museum Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental

I’m not sure how you feel, but I have always believed that while preserving classic cars is essential, designers and manufacturers never intended their creations to spend their lives as museum pieces. That has been the fate of this… more»

45k Original Miles: 1961 Ford Thunderbird

Taken at face value, this 1961 Ford Thunderbird seems to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It is a two-owner survivor that remains original and unmodified. It has 45,000 original miles on the clock, and its numbers-matching V8… more»

V8/5-Speed: 1982 Rover Vanden Plas

When Rover unveiled its iconic SD1 in 1976, the car was met with universal praise from the motoring press. It represented a bold styling step for Rover, with many journalists comparing its appearance to the Ferrari Daytona. While the… more»

Original Big-Block: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has recently removed it from long-term storage. It is an original and unrestored classic that needs very little to take it to the next level. It features no aftermarket additions… more»

Fantastic Russian Collection For Sale

We’ve seen a few Russian cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds over the past decade, but it is rare to see more than one car come from the same seller. However, the owner of this collection… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1982 Jeep CJ-5 Laredo

There’s no doubt that a mere 6,080 examples of the Jeep CJ-5 rolled off the production line during the 1982 model year. It is unclear how many of those were the Laredo variant, but that total production figure suggests… more»

Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit

When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»

V8-Equipped: 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Post

While many enthusiasts will focus on cars of the two-door variety, four-door variants serve a vital role in the classic scene. Many owners can attest to how difficult it can be to maneuver small children into the back seat… more»

Restoration Ready: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special

While life behind the wheel of a classic muscle or sports car can offer an exhilarating motoring experience, there comes a time in this crazy world when we all feel we need to kick back and relax in total… more»

Will This Holden Commodore V8 Supercar Sell For $2,800,000?

While historically significant and desirable road cars continue to increase in popularity and value, this trend has translated across to racing machinery. We have seen a few historic race cars sell for significant sums in the past, but this… more»

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