Spectacular Survivor! 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88

It’s an oft-told tale. The owner of a lightly and gently used automobile passes on, his significant other holds on to it for years, and then finally decides that it’s time to part company. And that’s the case with… more»

348 Tri-Power! 1960 Chevrolet Nomad

It’s a Nomad! Yes, but this example has four doors, not the normally expected two. Still seated at the top of the station wagon totem pole, things had changed for one of Chevrolet’s most collectible models after the conclusion… more»

32K Mile Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Sometimes the Mazda Miata, also known as the MX-5, seems like the last man standing. As small, two-seat sports cars have come and gone, mostly the latter, the Miata has hung in there and is still going strong.  And,… more»

454/4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS

Is it possible that the fourth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’73-’77) is the Rodney Dangerfield of Caminos? You know the one that gets no respect? Well, if that’s the case, this specific 1973 example is due a tip of the… more»

Project In Waiting: 1953 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

One autobody design that I still find fascinating is the sedan delivery, just like this 1953 Chevrolet example. In a nutshell, it’s a two-door station wagon body with a flat cargo floor and side windows that have been replaced… more»

Rare Survivor: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria Coupe

When one thinks of the venerable Ford “Crown Victoria”, it’s often the four-door police-equipped sedan model that comes to mind – especially if you’ve encountered one in your rearview mirror, lights flashing and closing in fast. But the Crown… more»

Rare GTUs Equipped! 1989 Mazda RX-7

It has the engine that goes Hmmm. But this 1989 Mazda RX-7, owing to its GTUs trim, goes Hmmm with some bite. It is one of only 1,100 produced so this RX-7 is a rare bird with an impressive… more»

Two For One! 1978 Ford Fiesta Sport

A Ford Fiesta on Barn Finds? Yup, that’s what we have today, a 1978 MK-1 “Sport” model that the seller refers to as a “rare car sport model US-spec”.  OK, I’m not sure what that means but let’s investigate… more»

455/4-Speed? 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

There’s a thought that postulates, “When enough is just right, too much is perfect!” And that is particularly pertinent when it comes to pony cars like this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. They came with big engines but why not… more»

No Reserve 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 340

Most things eventually come into their own. The first-gen (’68-’70) Plymouth Road Runner has been a hot collectible ticket for a long time and the second-gen (’71-’74) is following suit – maybe not quite to the extent yet, but… more»

Shed Find: 1969 Dodge Coronet Deluxe

Not an R/T! Not a Super Bee! It’s just a plain-jane 1969 Dodge Coronet, specifically, a Deluxe coupe, which we were advised via the ’69 Dodge sales brochure was “the lowest price Coronet for 1969″. Whether it would be… more»

Worn But Running: 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline

While maybe not as stylish as its Bel Air two-door hardtop stablemate, the 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline DeLuxe two-door sedan was an attractive departure from prevailing designs of the day. And those designs included Chevrolet’s own ’51 Styline two-door coupe… more»

Affordable Project? 1976 Datsun 280Z

In some instances as car models age, sort of like people, they become larger, heavier, and technologically more adept. A case in point is this 1976 Datsun 280Z. It still looks basically like the original Z car incarnation, the… more»

383-Powered 1968 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon

In profile, this 1968 Chrysler Town and Country is a boat and a half! But then again, that’s how full-sized cars, station wagons, in particular, rolled back then. And of course, this example separates itself from the hoi polloi… more»

Hot Rod Hauler: 1947 Dodge C.O.E.

It must be COE (cab over engine) truck week at Barn Finds. A few days ago, we featured this 1939 Chevrolet and today it’s a 1947 Dodge which appears to be a model F or H. But again, things… more»

351/4-Speed Export Version: 1971 Ford Mustang

Talk about a flashback, a high-school classmate of mine had a 1971 Ford Mustang that looked just like this Hyde Park, Massachusetts domiciled example. The second that I spied it on our tip list I knew that I’d want… more»

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