Original 429 Thunder Jet: 1968 Ford Thunderbird

The horsepower war of the 1960s wasn’t confined to muscle cars, with Personal Luxury Cars receiving similar attention. The first owner of this 1968 Ford Thunderbird was willing to play the game, equipping their new purchase with the range-topping… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition

It was no secret that Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette had reached the end of the road by the time 1982 dawned. It had successfully cemented the badge in the company’s model range, and Chevrolet decided to send the C3 out… more»

68k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z

Cars from the 1980s are often modified or changed as owners seek to improve performance or festoon the interior with more modern equipment like aftermarket stereos or additional gauges. This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z has avoided that fate,… more»

Stored 30+ Years: 1974 Dodge Dart Custom Sedan

We’ve seen a whopping total of three 1974 Dodge Dart four-door sedans here on Barn Finds, which isn’t a lot. I love the design of the fourth-generation Dart sedan, it’s formal yet affordable, with nice details and practical interior… more»

The First BMX Bike? 1960s Mattel Stallion Bicycle

Why didn’t I see this bike two years ago? I could have saved a lot of money on the restoration of a not-as-nice example. This 1960s Mattel Stallion Bicycle is both heavy and heavy, man, in 1960s lingo. It’s… more»

Mild Restoration: 1972 International Scout II 345 V8

Having undergone a “mild restoration”, according to the seller, this 1972 International Scout II looks fantastic in most of the photos. And speaking of photos, please check out the eBay listing here. The seller has uploaded 134 photos, unless… more»

79k-Mile Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D

My fifth-grade teacher always drove a Mercedes-Benz, which was an oddity in my rust-belt corner of the country not only because of its economic implications but also because of its birthplace. Here in Michigan, especially back in the 1980s,… more»

1 of 212! Rust-Free 1979 Ford Durango 302 V8

Looking back on this design, it just seems like the Ford Fairmont Futura, with the sloping B-pillar, was made for this purpose. The design team deserves a round of applause, in my opinion. This 1979 Ford Durango is as… more»

1993 Dodge Daytona IROC V6 5-Speed

Made for 10 model years, from 1984 through 1993, the Dodge Daytona went from crisp angles and full headlights, to rounded (some might say melted-bar-of-soap) edges and hidden/pop-up headlights, to again having exposed headlights, but more in keeping with… more»

Golden Survivor: 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible

Here’s your next summer cruiser, and with no reserve on the auction, it could be an exciting ride in more ways than one. This Skylark could use some work, as you can see, but what a nice car to… more»

Not So Gran: 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8

Looking like it’s right out of a 1980s police drama TV show, or having been used for one four decades ago, this 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury ain’t so gran anymore. Or is it grand? It looks like something Bill… more»

Racing Pedigree: 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP Recreation

Enzo Ferrari often made it abundantly clear that the main reason the company bearing his name produced road cars was to fund his racing program. This desire for competition success was the catalyst behind Ford’s failed buyout of Ferrari…. more»

1956 Chevrolet 4×4 Panel Truck 327 4-Speed

This huge truck is badged as a 1430, which I believe is a Canadian model, which is where it’s located, so I hope I’m right. This 1956 Chevrolet Task-Force One-Ton Panel Truck has a NAPCO 4×4 system for added… more»

Summer Weather Ready: 1974 MG Midget Mark III

Some classics possess so much inherent charm that they are almost impossible to ignore. That is how I feel about traditional British sports cars, and why I found myself immediately drawn to this 1974 MG Midget Mark III. This… more»

Final Day Build: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

Some seller claims must be taken with a grain of salt, while others withstand scrutiny, courtesy of a selection of documentary evidence. This 1988 GT Hatchback falls into the second category, with the seller including paperwork that confirms that… more»

Original Paint: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie

When it comes to compiling a list of desirable American classics, the C1 and C2 Corvette Fuelies will typically feature strongly. The Fuelie option wasn’t cheap, but it provided buyers with the type of performance befitting a genuine sports… more»

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