American vehicle manufacturers had begun to turn their backs on large-capacity V8s as the 1970s progressed, but buyers could still find them on the options list of certain models. Chevrolet continued offering its 400ci powerplant in the Monte Carlo,… more»
Museum Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
I am a staunch advocate for preserving classic cars, but I believe that most don’t deserve to live their lives as museum pieces. That was the fate this 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 endured for over twenty-five years, but… more»
3,000 Hour Restoration: 1969 Porsche 911S
This 1969 Porsche 911S may have a boat-load of hours into its restoration, but the builder has stopped short of gutting the car in favor of improving what needed improving and saving what could be saved. The Light Ivory… more»
Original Daily Driver: 1972 Ford F100
There’s something curiously attractive about an older Pickup that carries the scars and marks of a vehicle that has worked for a living. Such is the case with this 1972 Ford F100. If you look beyond the tired and… more»
400 Equipped: 1978 Ford F250 Camper Special
Survivor-grade Pickups always command attention, particularly when they offer potential buyers the choice between preservation and restoration. Those are the options facing somebody if they elect to give this 1978 Ford F250 Camper Special a new home. It runs… more»
34k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aeroback
One of my favorite GM cars from the eighties decade was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS with the aeroback window, and a bank manager in the small town where I lived for a few years drove a beautiful white… more»
Soccer Mom Wagon: 1988 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire debuted toward the end of the wood-bodied station wagon era when they were referred to as “woodies”. For more than 40 years (1950 to 1991), the Country Squire (with its real or fake wood siding) played… more»
Low-Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe With 5k Original Miles!
It’s funny how we can go for months or years at Barn Finds without seeing a single example of a particular classic model, only to have a few land on our desks in quick succession. Such is the case… more»
Charming Bargain: 1964 Ford Falcon Coupe
The ad here on craigslist says “always stored in a garage,” which makes you wonder: How many people have driven past this car, unbeknownst to them, over the years? Mitchell G. is the super sleuth who found us the… more»
Nicest One Left? 1974 AMC Gremlin X
When the subcompact car challenge was launched by U.S. automakers in 1970, there were three new contenders: the Chevy Vega, Ford Pinto, and the AMC Gremlin. The first two were all-new cars, while the latter was a rework of… more»
Dry Climate Survivor: 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park
I once believed people bought Station Wagons out of necessity rather than personal preference. I couldn’t see why someone would opt for a vehicle I considered cumbersome when these Wagons were generally derived from what I felt were more… more»
66K Original Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS looks like a very clean example that is attracting strong bidding at the moment, $22,600 currently on the board and a few days left in the auction. While we see these cars pop up… more»
Restore or Preserve? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Many enthusiasts will argue that any classic is only original once and that preservation is preferable to restoration if the vehicle isn’t in danger of dissolving at the hands of rust issues. That brings us to this 1969 Mustang… more»
30 Years Owned: 1991 Volvo 240
One of the most instantly recognizable classics from the 90s-era class of cars is the Volvo 240. Used by everyone from teachers to accountants to senior citizens to students, it is associated with being a dependable (if not slightly… more»
21K Original Miles: 1998 Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster is by now known as one of the most accessible modern sports cars, often times available for reasonble money in what has otherwise been a white-hot marketplace. The combination of mid-engined design with Porsche’s renowned chassis… more»
















