Pre-Production 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible With Only 73 Miles!

Sometimes you can wander aimlessly around the internet for hours without spotting anything worthwhile. However, there are times when that type of activity allows you to strike gold, and that’s how I felt when I chanced upon this 1980… more»

Big-Block Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sometimes, the planning proves to be more complicated than the build itself when it comes to tackling a classic project. Owners can agonize for hours about paint colors, interior trim, and the mechanical specifications of the vehicle in question…. more»

Original Hemi: 1954 Chrysler Imperial

The 1954 model year marked the end of an era for the Imperial. Initially launched in 1926 as Chrysler’s range-topping offering, the company decided to take on General Motors at their own game by launching a premium brand to… more»

Rare Color: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera

There are many characteristics that aficionados can use to define rarity in a classic car. The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera was not a common sight on our roads when it was new, but this one wears what the owner claims… more»

64k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

The SJ was the range-topping model amongst Pontiac’s Grand Prix offerings for 1977. They came with a host of luxury appointments and offered respectable performance for a V8 from this era in American automotive history. Our feature car is… more»

No Reserve: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

One of my all-time favorite movies is the 1973 classic “American Graffiti.” It was one of those movies where Hollywood names weren’t the only stars. Some pretty impressive cars also took a starring role, and amongst those was a… more»

Original Survivor: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

After four years in the wilderness, the “442” badge found its way back onto the showroom floors of Oldsmobile dealerships for the 1985 model year. The company chose to produce 3,000 examples of the 442, which proved to be… more»

No Reserve: Original 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

The pages of automotive history books are littered with models that have fallen by the wayside due to low sales totals. The Ford Bronco could easily have joined that list because the 1st generation vehicles didn’t enjoy the showroom… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS 25th Anniversary

There’s no denying that some restoration projects are more straightforward than others. This 1992 Camaro RS definitely leans towards the easier end of the scale because it has no significant issues or problems. With a healthy V8 under the… more»

Original Paint: 1949 Chevrolet Deluxe Fastback

When World War II drew to a close, American automotive manufacturers restarted civilian vehicle production with cars that were essentially their pre-war offerings with some minor trim updates. It wasn’t until the late 1940s that new cars started to… more»

Running Project: Black Plate 1958 Metropolitan

If I were to say that the 1958 Metropolitan was advanced, you would probably fall off your chair laughing and wondering whether I had lost the plot. However, if I said that it was ahead of its time, that’s… more»

Cowl Induction: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

In the world of classic cars, there will be exceptions to every rule that you can imagine. Take this 1970 Chevelle SS 454 as a prime example. If I told you that it had spent its life in the… more»

Turn-Key Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar

With the ongoing hype surrounding 1st Generation Mustangs and the continued increases in values with every passing day, it can be quite easy to overlook the Mercury Cougar as a viable alternative. A Cougar can offer comparable performance to… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1981 Toyota Celica Convertible

While we’ve seen a few examples of the Celica Sunchaser appearing on our desks at Barn Finds over the years, drop-top conversions produced by American Custom Coachworks Ltd are far less common. This is surprising because the company rolled… more»

No Reserve: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

Sometimes we can buy a project car with all the good intentions in the world, but various circumstances mean that the project can stall before it starts. That is the case for the owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin… more»

Stored For 32 Years! 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III

The owner of this 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is an enthusiast who has been collecting one-owner classics for more than fifty years. He found this vehicle as part of the original owner’s estate sale and purchased it in… more»