Plymouth introduced the Satellite in 1965 as its top-level mid-size model. It was based on the B-body platform that was also used by the Belvedere. In its first year, the car was only available as a 2-door hardtop and… more»
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JDM Executive Sedan: 1997 Toyota Aristo
Here’s my big question with cars like this: has the allure of owning a genuine Japanese-market vehicle begun to subside? It seems like more and more casual flippers are getting into the business of bringing over some slightly-warmed over… more»
V8 With Overdrive! 1958 Studebaker Transtar
In the 1950s and 1960s, Studebaker had a smaller presence in the truck market than its major competitors. From 1956 through 1963 (skipping 1959), Studebaker sold ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton pickups under the Transtar nameplate through 1958. The roots… more»
Repeat Ragtop: 1948 Studebaker Champion
An old Studebaker convertible, like this 1948 Champion, is always going to be an attention getter. But what really caught my attention is the fact that this car has graced Barn Finds‘ web pages before. We actually had it… more»
400 V8: 1972 Pontiac GTO
The GTO (aka “Gas, Tires & Oil”) is considered the pioneer of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. A lot of worthy adversaries would come and go, yet the GTO sold more than a half million copies in… more»
Best In World? 1959 Auto Union 1000 Coupe
In 1932, Auto Union was formed from … well, the union of four companies: DKW, Audi, Horch, and Wanderer. These four companies were symbolized by a badge with four interlocking rings (in a line, so as to not be… more»
23K Original Miles: 1988 Saleen Mustang
By far my favorite domestic muscle car is the Fox body era of the Saleen Mustang. In addition to being enormously collectible owing to their limited production, these cars just scream 1980s vibes with their wild decal kits and… more»
Storage Unit Find: 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
Perhaps the best feature of a compact sports car like the classic Bugeye Sprite is that it can be shoved into the far corner of a storage unit until there’s time allocated to work on it. That seems to… more»
Showroom Condition: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
I have previously raised the subject of automotive perfection and questioned whether such a thing exists. This 1964 Pontiac Bonneville tests that theory, with its owner describing it as being in showroom condition. It undeniably presents beautifully, but the… more»
Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 model year was a significant one for Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette. It marked the final year buyers could order their C3 with a big-block under the hood, with 3,494 ticking that box on the Order Form. The 454… more»
Workhorse Restomod: 1970 GMC Value-Van
The GMC Value-Van and its Chevrolet counterpart, the Step-Van, were multi-stop trucks/vans made by General Motors between 1940 and 1999. In the case of this 1970 example, it looks like a square box on wheels, which would enable it… more»
37k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited
There comes a time in life when classic car enthusiasts crave life at a slower pace. They remain passionate about high-performance models but sometimes wish to view the frenetic pace of the outside world from a position of splendid… more»
Farm Truck? 1941 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton
The shop truck/work truck theme has been very popular for several years with no sign of slowing down. Whether they have “real” graphics or “fauxtina” ones, they stand out in a sea of standard pickups. This one can be found… more»
One Family Owned: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427
We have many readers with a passion for C2 Corvettes, making me wonder whether there is an ultimate example that would capture their heart, imagination, and wallet. This 1966 Convertible could be a strong contender because it ticks many… more»
















