There are rare vehicles that seemingly beat the odds rather consistently when it comes to survival rate. The ASC McLaren, Chrysler TC by Maserati, and seemingly every hot hatch Mopar blessed by Carroll Shelby. With limited production numbers that… more»
Barn Finds
One-Family Barn Find: 1964 Chrysler 300

There’s something special about finding an old American luxury car that has spent years tucked away in a barn, especially when it has reportedly remained in the same family since new. This 1964 Chrysler 300 two-door is being offered… more»
In A Barn For 30 Years! 1967 Triumph Spitfire

As soon as I saw this 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk. II come into our tip box, I knew I wanted to write it up. I own a 1967 Spitfire Mk. II as well, and it’s my favorite Triumph of… more»
24k Mile Trailer Find: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi

This 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi sounds like it has quite a story. The most intriguing detail is how it was found, along with several other classics, which were apparently stored in former cargo trailers. This particular GTBi also wears… more»
Fox Body Barn Find: 1991 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

There’s really never a bad time to get into a Fox body Ford Mustang, is there? It seems that prices have stabilized quite a bit, and you can now reliably get into a driver for less than $20,000. And… more»
$700 Mechanic’s Special: 1998 Ford Ranger

From the 1970s through 1982, Ford served the U.S. compact pickup market with an imported truck from Mazda dubbed the Courier. Beginning in 1983, they went the homegrown route with a new design using the resurrected Ranger name (which… more»
Estate Sale Mopar: 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II

From 1962 through 1964, the Plymouth Belvedere and Fury rode on the same smaller B-body platform. In 1965, the Fury returned to full-size status on a C-body setup while the Belvedere was now officially a mid-size car. With styling… more»
Three V8s Included! 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

When the AMX was introduced by American Motors in 1968, it was unlike any other U.S.-built car – except maybe the Chevrolet Corvette. It was a 2-seat, GT-style muscle car that had its roots tied to the also-new Javelin… more»
Rare Colorado Edition: 1969 Buick GS

Let’s face it, unless you own a rare limited-edition classic or a customized car, you’ll eventually see the same model at a cruise night or car show. I personally like seeing the same models so I can compare the… more»
Ran When Parked: 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado

This 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is a genuine barn find that has sat in the same spot for thirty-five years. Unsurprisingly, it doesn’t run, and the new owner will need a trailer to take this classic home. It’s unclear whether… more»
Dual-Quad Project: 1959 DeSoto Sportsman

The 1959 model year was a big one for DeSoto. The company had a huge celebration to recognize its 30-year association with Chrysler. Though more than 46,000 DeSotos were built in 1959, that was fewer than in 1958 (a… more»
Sportsroof Roller: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500

The mid-size Ford Fairlane was upstaged in 1968 when the Torino model arrived with a higher level of trim and a greater selection of options. After more than 15 years on the Ford payroll, the Fairlane nameplate disappeared after… more»
Parting Out Party? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint

The seller is/was parting out this 1964 Ford Falcon 2-door hardtop. But does not mention whether it’s the V8-powered Sprint model, which seems likely. The Sprint brought V8 power to the Falcon, and it was offered for three years… more»
Some Assembly Required: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440

The Dodge Charger’s best sales year was not 1968, as most people might think (92,590 units). Instead, it was midway through the third generation in 1973 (119,318). Something in the minor restyling must have struck a positive chord, because… more»
One Year Only: 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville

Though Cadillac would get a lot of mileage out of the Seville name, Chrysler used it in 1956 as an upscale version of the DeSoto Firedome, and it came with a Hemi V8. The “Forward Look” Chryslers were in… more»
Stored 25 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang

In its second year, the Ford Mustang was the hottest-selling car of 1966. At 607,000 copies, production worked out to nearly 70 cars built every hour, 365 days a year. So, what do you do for an encore in… more»

