Ordered Without Options: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Collectors tend to focus a lot on the rarity of a certain make and model of a car or its options.  However, finding a limited production car from the eighties is hard.  Modern production is focused on punching out… more»

Dirty Diminutive Barn Finds: Crosley Sedan and Super Sport

While some “barn finds” are nothing more than cars that have been stored for a long time in a proper garage and are covered with dust, others live up to the name in every way.  If you are a… more»

Limited Edition Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1978, the Corvette was pretty long in the tooth.  With a chassis that was little changed from the 1963 model and a body design that debuted in 1968, the Corvette was steadily updated but slowly became a joke… more»

A Buick for Model A Money: 1928 Buick Master Six

While it is sad to see that, as a whole, prewar car values have been headed south for some time.  The only commonly seen vehicle bucking that trend is Ford’s Model A.  If you look at this glass as… more»

Would You Daily Drive A 46K Mile Car? 1975 Camaro LT

The second-generation Camaro could be all things from all people.  From a six-cylinder pussycat to a sporty Z28, these cars could be ordered exactly how the customer wanted.  It would be nice to have a vehicle like this 1975… more»

They All Can’t Be Winners: 1981 Moselle Roadster

Nostalgia can be a powerful drug.  All of us who are either writing, editing, or reading Barn Finds have to confess that nostalgia is a powerful motivator for our love of older forms of transportation.  However, is nostalgia a… more»

Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8

Sometimes a vintage vehicle is more than an older form of transportation.  Examining how the vehicle was built and operating it can provide a window into its time.  This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 for sale on eBay is an… more»

Presentable Drop Top for $15K: 1948 Mercury Convertible

Earlier this week word came down that inflation was, once again, rearing its ugly head.  From cars to eggs and everything in between, we are in a pitched battle with rising prices.  However, there is some good news.  The… more»

Last of the Big Buicks: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

In America, we live under the illusion that we have choices.  Oh sure, you can find 87 different kinds of barbecue sauce at Wal-Mart.  However, you can’t walk into the local Buick showroom and ride out with a good… more»

What’s Under the Tarp? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

When driving unfamiliar roads, do you find yourself looking around for interesting cars in and around homes?  Maybe a glance into a sideyard reveals an old car rotting in the sun.  Or is there something car-shaped under a tarp… more»

Refreshed at 37,400 Miles: 1989 Lotus Esprit

Lotus cars have always had a reputation for being cantankerous.  Sublime handling and build quality issues are the yin and yang of the Lotus experience.  It was no different for the father of the seller of this 1989 Lotus… more»

What Happens When You Are Gone? 1952 Jaguar XK120

While you may love a particular car and are willing to spend untold amounts of time and money on making it perfect, the sad truth is that the darkness is creeping up on you even as you read this. … more»

Road Trip or Restore It? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Say you woke up tomorrow with an original, but somewhat rough, 1962 Corvette in your garage.  It runs and it is presentable, but definitely could use some refurbishment.  What would you do with it?  That is the question for… more»

Exceedingly Fast and Rare: 1968 Excalibur SS Roadster

In the heady days of the mid-1960s, the automotive market was filling up with all manner of unique vehicles.  One of the most interesting was a V-8-powered roadster created by famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens.  While later versions of… more»

4,589 Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Spring cleaning must be in session in garages all over America.  Just this past week, we featured a handful of automobiles that had indeed spent decades hidden in garages.  The skies seem to be raining well-preserved automobiles.  However, none… more»

10,299 Mile Time Capsule: 1978 Chrysler Newport Coupe

Through both mismanagement and misreading the marketplace, Chrysler found itself on the ropes in the late seventies.  While the public was looking for vehicles that were more fuel efficient due to turmoil in the Middle East and at the… more»