Rust-Free Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop

The owner of this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire found the car hiding in California. A life spent in drier climes has allowed the vehicle to remain rust-free. That could make it an ideal project car for anyone who wishes to… more»

Rare Sportback: 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX

From the “Good Ideas that Never Took Off” department: the Nissan Pulsar NX Sportbak, a clever coupe with a removable hardtop over the rear-most section. The Pulsar has emerged as a sort of 80s icon, a symbol of the… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There’s still enough warm weather left this Summer to offer ample opportunities for some relaxed weekend cruising behind the wheel of a classic car. What better vehicle could you choose than this spotless 1969 Corvette? It presents superbly, and… more»

Convertible Survivor: 1966 Ford Thunderbird

The Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as a challenger to the Corvette, although it morphed a few years later into more of a personal luxury cruiser reminiscent of ones found in Europe. This 1966 example is the final year… more»

327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The buying public was eagerly awaiting the release of the 1968 Corvette because they knew that its styling would signal a radical departure from its predecessors. This would prove accurate, and today, these early C3 Corvettes are as highly-coveted… more»

Space Age Special: 1986 Pulse Autocycle

If Luke Skywalker were to find his way to Planet Earth, what do you think the chances are that he would choose a vehicle like this 1986 Pulse Autocycle as his personal transport? This is a quirky vehicle that… more»

383/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Super Bee

Perfection is hard to achieve, but this 1971 Dodge Super Bee gives it a fair shake. When you look at every aspect of this car, it is hard to find anything not to like. It appears that it would… more»

Turn-Key Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette

When a person decides to enter the world of classic car ownership, the list of choices that they will need to make is enormous. Do they tackle a project build, or should they plump for a turn-key vehicle? This… more»

Originality Abounds: 1987 AMC Eagle 4X4

Before SUVs really took off you had multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) like the American Motors Eagle. Not seen often anymore, they had their dedicated fans, and today, we have uncovered a very sharp-looking 1987 station wagon example with 97K miles… more»

Preserved Pickup: 1964 Volkswagen Single Cab

The word “patina” does get tossed around a lot, but in this case, I think it’s justified. This 1964 Volkswagen Single Cab pickup is a real-deal survivor with no previous attempts made to correct the paint or otherwise restore… more»

Spotless Restoration: 1951 MG TD

This 1951 MG TD has undergone a meticulous frame-off restoration, and no aspect of the car has escaped the owner’s attention. Now there isn’t much left to do but for a new owner to hit the road and enjoy… more»

Rare Purple Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO

As a 10-year-old CCN (Certified Car Nut) in 1965, I thought it was a banner year of styling for Detroit. The Big Three all had good-looking, restyled models; many with stacked vertical quad headlights and new cool, metallic paint… more»

Restore Or Restomod? 1976 Pontiac Ventura

Sometimes, a basic car project is all we’re looking for. This X-Body GM is one of those cars and a lot of parts were shared with Chevy’s Nova and other cousin cars. This 1976 Pontiac Ventura can be found… more»

One of Three: 1972 Lamborghini Miura SVJ

The Lamborghini Miura is one of the most sought after Italian sports cars ever made. But like all things that reside in a sort of rarified layer of car collecting, there’s always a way to make it better, and… more»

Le Mans Connection: 1978 Holden Torana A9X

I’ve had the privilege to write about several examples of the Holden Torana A9X here at Barn Finds, but this car is something very different. It was a car that was born out of a desire for international racing… more»

Best One Left? 1987 Chrysler LeBaron GTS

You wouldn’t think of preserving a Chrysler LeBaron GTS, and I suspect the owner of this one didn’t set out with that plan in mind. But I could see someone buying one of these new and believing, truly, in… more»

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