This is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5, proudly wearing the original black and metal flake gold that marks it as a John Player Special. At 10:06 on the morning of the 5th of September, 2001, as it rested… more»
Barn Finds
19k Mile Survivor! 1968 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger – along with the rest of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates – was all new in 1968 and those changes would equate to an uptick in traffic in dealer showroom. This ’68 Charger apparently was owned by the… more»
One Year Wonder: 1956 Ford Parklane

Of all the Tri Five Chevrolets from the 1950s, the most ironic is probably the Nomad. That short-lived sport wagon was born out of a 1954 Corvette-based show car. But who remembers the Ford Parklane, the one-year iteration that… more»
A British Mystery: 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon

Every barn find has a story and, sadly, many of them might never be fully told. The location of this 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon’s steering wheel reveals that it was brought from overseas, likely England. The registration on its… more»
Drive It Home! 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is one of those project cars where its worst problems are clearly visible to potential buyers. While its exterior exhibits some flaws, the news below the skin is pretty positive. The owner has revived… more»
Rare 1976 Ford Capri R/S For $1,800!

The Ford Capri is one of the more unique vintage Ford products you can buy today, an affordable classic with a distinct European flavor. But if you want to own one of the rarest variants sold stateside, you’ll need… more»
Estate Find: 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner

The 1953-58 Studebakers benefitted from distinct styling provided by the famed Raymond Loewy Studio. They were both sleek and low in appearance, thus different than most of the boxy-looking cars that the major car manufacturers were building. The 1954… more»
Road Runner Alternative? 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ 428

When it comes to muscle cars, the Chevies, Pontiacs and Mopars seem to dominate the scene. But don’t forget that Mercury was in the mix, too, in the 1960s and theirs was called the Cyclone. If you wanted all-out… more»
No Reserve Turbo: 1987 Buick Grand National

Barn Finds come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them are better than others. This 1987 Buick Grand National’s owner found it hidden away in a barn, a spot that it had occupied for more than 25-years…. more»
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Project

This Chevelle left the factory in 1968 as an SS 396, but it would be more accurate to call it an SS 305 now (if there was such a thing). The original 396 was pulled for a rebuild and… more»
Running Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The supply of good barn finds shows no signs of letting up in the foreseeable future, and this is excellent news for any enthusiast searching for a project car. This 1967 Camaro is a perfect example because when it… more»
1-Of-875: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Project

In 1970, the Dodge Challenger was the new kid on the block in the “pony car” arena. But the market had already been saturated by the competition, so who knows how successful it may have been if it had… more»
True Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Microbus

The Volkswagen Microbus, given the factory designation Type 2 because it was Volkswagen’s second model after the Type 1 Beetle, has a history almost as long and iconic as, well, the Volkswagen Microbus. It truly is a unique vehicle… more»
Running Project: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford started the sporty “pony car” craze in the mid-1960s but was running out of steam just a few years later. By 1972, sales of the Mustang had declined six years in a row, due in part to competition… more»
Rare 3-Speed: 1971 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Contrary to popular belief, Orbit Orange was not the only color that the Pontiac GTO “The Judge” was available with. Here’s proof in the form of an original 1971 Judge finished in its factory Tropical Lime paint. The car… more»
Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The previous owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang placed it into storage in 1979, and it hasn’t graced our roads since. The current owner purchased it in 2007, and the story remained the same until he recently coaxed it… more»

