Buying a brand new tow vehicle today has a couple of drawbacks. The first is that they aren’t cheap, so the buyer needs to justify a substantial cash outlay. The second is that the depreciation of new vehicles can… more»
OHV Four: 1930 Ford Model A
It is no secret that Henry Ford loved his flathead four-cylinder engine. Once he had locked in the design for the motor that served so faithfully in his venerable Model T, he had little interest in any other configuration…. more»
Build Your Dream: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Project
Have you long harbored the desire to build the Camaro of your dreams? Many people do, but they find the prospect of molesting an original, numbers-matching survivor to clash with their belief that cars of that caliber should be… more»
1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup With Only 161 Miles!
Speculating on the classic car market is no different from undertaking the same activity on the stock market. If you get it right, you look like a winner. Get it wrong, and you look like a heel. History books… more»
V8/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
Being forced to part with a classic car or a project build due to failing health is a bitter pill to swallow, but that is the story behind this 1969 AMC AMX. The owner has completed the hard work… more»
Original 455: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Having a classic car that presents superbly would never be classed as a bad thing. When the vehicle in question possesses the muscle to back those looks, the chances are that you’re onto a winner. That is the case… more»
Turbo Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National
If someone handed me a big fist full of cash and told me that I could go out and buy any 1980s car that I wanted, you’re probably looking at the successful candidate right now. I openly admit a… more»
Drive It Home: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar is a car that came perilously close to not existing. It seems that Mercury management could not initially convince Henry Ford II that the model would be financially viable when pitched against the Mustang. However, by… more»
Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
We’ve seen our share of Datsun 240Zs over the years here at Barn Finds, and many of these have exhibited the type of rust issues that mark them as significant restoration projects. This 1971 model is slightly different because… more»
V8-Powered 2005 Ecstasy Renegade Trike
Muscle cars are great. I mean, what’s not to love? They drip attitude, and they offer performance that will pin you back in your seat. Of course, I could easily use those exact words to describe this 2005 Ecstasy… more»
Vintage Dumper: 1940 Brockway 220X Dump Truck
Like many manufacturers, the Brockway Motor Company could trace its roots back to the era of carriages. Formed by Willam Brockway in 1875, the company turned its attention to truck production in 1912. Many of their creations were custom… more»
Original V8: 1957 Chevrolet Cameo
The Chevrolet Cameo shone brightly for a brief four-year period and brought a more civilized and refined edge to a vehicle range that the buying public viewed as a workhorse. It didn’t sell in the volumes that the company… more»
All Original 1979 Ford Ranchero GT 351
By 1979, Ford knew that the writing was on the wall for the Ranchero. Tightening vehicle regulations and changing buyer tastes meant that it would mark the final year of production. However, it was a good party while it… more»
Blue-Plate Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
For many purists, the 1972 model year marked the end of an era for the C3 Corvette. It was the final year that Chevrolet offered the car with a chrome front bumper, and it was the start of a… more»
















