Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»

Subcompact Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact market, and it was in production from 1971 to 1977. More than two million copies were sold, but the innovative little car had quality control problems. So, you seldom run… more»

No Reserve: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary

Chevrolet threw a party in 1993, and the guest of honor was the Corvette. Four decades had passed since the badge first appeared, and the company decided to celebrate the milestone by releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. Our feature… more»

Four Door Performance: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

The fact that the Ford Taurus SHO isn’t more of a collector’s item is one of the more disappointing realities for me as someone who grew up ogling 90s-era performance cars. The SHO offered the rare combination of a… more»

As-New Condition: 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4×4

Once a 4×4 SUV gets a few years under its belt, it is understandable if it looks a bit rough around the edges. However, this 1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer is an exception to that rule. From its sparkling paint… more»

Minty Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge LiL’ Red Express

The Dodge Lil’ Red Express remains one of the most memorable pickup trucks made by any manufacturer, and for a short time in 1978, it was the fastest American-made vehicle from 0-100. That’s a major honor for any manufacture,… more»

Farm Bound Since New: 1933 Ford Model BB Truck

One of the slogans for Ford trucks that is bandied around is “Built Ford Tough.”  While we can debate the relative merits of Ford trucks in comparison to other trucks like college football fans war over their respective teams,… more»

Immaculate 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce With 10k Original Miles!

Hiding in this garage is a vehicle that might appeal to enthusiasts seeking an Italian classic. This 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce doesn’t merely present well, because it is a rock-solid survivor with a genuine 10,000 miles showing on… more»

1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

Hiding in this garage is a rare classic in a “big picture” sense. Although Oldsmobile produced an impressive 115,001 examples of the 1972 Delta 88 Royale across all body types, only around 3,900 buyers selected the Convertible. This is… more»

Last Year 2-Door Hardtop: 1979 Ford LTD II

Entering the market in 1977 and going away three years later, Ford’s LTD II was the biggest mid-sized car, if that makes any sense. It was an interesting experiment when the Thunderbird looked similar but had an arguably more… more»

Rare 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Desert Sand Edition

Lincoln was on a roll in the 1970s. Between its Designer Series and its various Special Editions, the company seemed to have something for every taste. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Sam61 for spotting… more»

Supercharged Survivor: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan

In 1955, 69 years ago, Kaiser made their last car in the U.S., that’s hard to believe. A merger with Willys-Overland in 1953 prolonged the inevitable for a couple of years, and they were made in South America until… more»

62k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE

Some classics leave buyers with potentially difficult decisions to make. Such is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE. It is an original and solid survivor with no pressing needs. However, what is the best path… more»

23K Mile 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

GM has always had a way for customers to use the option list to tailor a car to their interests.  This concept is readily apparent if you look at the history of the Camaro.  From beach cruiser Camaro convertibles… more»

31k Mile 1977 Pontiac Firebird

In 1977 Pontiac gave the Firebird another design haul. They added four square headlights, a lower profile formula hood, and several different engine options. These cars are about as iconic as it gets, their profile dots dozens of movies… more»

28k Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon

GM downsized its full-size cars in 1977 to be more fuel efficient by way of lower weight and smaller engines. This generation (1977 to 1991) of the Chevy Caprice would remain popular, including the Estate Wagon, which was akin… more»

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