The Nova (aka Chevy II) was the second compact to debut from Chevrolet in the early 1960s. The first was the Corvair in 1960, which was unorthodox compared to its peers with a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The Nova followed… more»
Barn Finds
45k Original Miles: 1971 Honda Z600

It’s always interesting how we don’t see any examples of a particular classic, and then a couple will appear in quick succession here at Barn Finds. I like seeing this because it demonstrates that some of the rarer and… more»
Running Project: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport

The third generation of the Ford Torino began with the 1972 models (having replaced the Fairlane a couple of years earlier). The 1973 editions were little changed with the Gran Torino Sport being the top-line version. The seller’s car… more»
V8 Powered 1968 Jaguar XKE Barn Find!

How many cars does the great Enzo Ferrari call beautiful? Undoubtedly, at least the ones that bear his name. Maybe a few Zagato and Pininfarina creations, with the odd Mini here and there. But only one car holds the… more»
Polish Barn Find: 1961 GAZ-21 Volga

Barn Finds come in all shapes and sizes. With cars from the former Soviet Union gathering traction in the classic market, buying one today could represent a reasonable long-term investment. The owner of this 1961 GAZ-21 Volga found it… more»
Twister Special? 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford introduced the Mach 1 in 1969 as one of its new high-performance Mustangs. These would prove to be popular and lasted through the Mustang II era which ended in 1978. One out of every five Mustangs sold in… more»
Corvette Mini-Me! 1971 Opel GT

Because of Opel’s affiliation with General Motors in the 1960s, it’s not surprising that the new GT sports car would look like a scaled-down version of the C3 Corvette that debuted in 1968. But its underpinnings were tied to… more»
Cheap Roller! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Four-door sedans are usually the least popular vintage cars to restore because they are considered “family cars.” But in 1957, the biggest selling Bel Air was the four-door sedan (and the second highest-selling Chevy overall that year). But that… more»
Running Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile broke new ground when they introduced the Toronado in 1966. It was their version of a personal luxury car, like the Buick Riviera and the Pontiac Grand Prix, but with front-wheel-drive, something unseen in a production American car… more»
Stored 17 Years: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The Golden Hawk was a three-year iteration (1956-58) of the various Hawk-branded automobiles built in the ‘50s and ‘60s. It was developed from the basic body of the 1953-55 Champion/Commander Starliner hardtop coupe. This project automobile has been out… more»
$600 Garage Find: 1993 Mercedes 190E 2.3

When I look at this car, the phrase beater with a heater comes to mind. This once-handsome 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 appears to have been discovered in the remains of an abandoned house, or maybe one that was forclosed… more»
Garage Find: 1971 Mercury Capri

This dusty 1971 Mercury Capri is listed with minimal information, and all we can glean is what we see in the photos: it’s been sitting in a garage somewhere around Fall River, Massachusetts, for quite some time. The old-school… more»
Parked For 45 Years: 1939 Ford Standard Coupe

The history behind this 1939 Ford Coupe is unclear, but the paint color and upgraded engine suggest that it may have been an older custom build that was parked and forgotten. After forty-five years in hiding, it has emerged… more»
Earliest Sort Of Remaining BMW 2002?!

Until recently, what might be the earliest BMW 2002 still somewhat remaining hid within the vegetation of an English garden. Consumed by rust, the historic early two-door now rests in Five Ashes, East Sussex, United Kingdom hoping to entice… more»
R-Code Project: 1969 Ford Cobra 428

One of the most powerful cars built by Ford in 1969 was the Torino with the 428 Cobra Jet V8. According to the VIN, the seller’s car was one of those, but its best days are in the rearview… more»
Leatherback Roof! 1931 Ford Victoria

The 1930-31 Victoria’s were the most elegant of the Model A Fords. The “Vicky’s” – as they became known as – were named after a type of carriage and were a cross between a 2-door sedan and coupe with… more»

