Small European sports cars were starting to catch fire in the early 1950s, leading Chevrolet to pioneer the Corvette as an American-made alternative. Fledging independent manufacturer Kaiser-Frazer also got into the act with the Kaiser Darrin, the second of… more»
Barn Finds
Stored 22 Years! 1987 Nissan 300ZX Project

The Nissan 300ZX is a successor of the Datsun 240Z which debuted in the U.S. in 1970. The 300ZX was built in Japan from 1983 to 2000 but sold in America from 1984 to 1996. Different trim levels were… more»
Barn Bound Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird

If I had to pick a Thunderbird favorite, it would be the fourth-gen, such as today’s feature, a 1965 convertible. Having lived in a Weston, Massachusetts barn for an extended period, this Emberglo Metallic finished ‘bird has been cleaned… more»
Rust-Free Survivor: 1918 Buick E-34 Roadster

Maybe it was something in the water at the turn of the 20th century, but there was no shortage of larger-than-life characters involved in the automobile industry. Many of them were self-made men who made (and sometimes lost) fortunes… more»
Rare Convertible: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro debuted in 1967 and was Chevy’s answer to the popular Ford Mustang. It quickly established itself as the #2 player in the pony car field. The convertible model with an inline-6 was one of the rarest of… more»
Rare Stalled Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

Named after the racing series, the Pontiac Can Am was a one-year muscle car based on the mid-size LeMans. Production delays kept output low, and it’s estimated that only 1,377 of the vehicles were built. When GM’s mid-size machines… more»
Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD

If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»
20 Year Hibernation: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

There is a fear in some quarters that the supply of genuine barn finds will eventually dry up, but if this 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe is an accurate guide, that won’t happen soon. It recently emerged from a… more»
Shed Find: 1968 Porsche 912 Targa

If you’re looking for an early Porsche that won’t require taking out a second mortgage on your house, perhaps this 1968 Porsche 912 Targa project in Benicia, California is the find for you. It needs tons of work, but… more»
Aluminum Body? 1930 Lincoln Model L

OK, so this 1930 Lincoln Model L is hardly a “hot rod Lincoln”, no it’s more like an archeological dig and a fascinating look into what was offered by one of America’s premier auto companies almost a century ago…. more»
Parked 41 Years: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

It says a lot about my aspirations that I’ve bought several Volkswagen repair manuals under the assumption that I’ll eventually buy one just to work on it. The VW I’d have in mind is an early-’70s Beetle or, in… more»
49k Original Miles: 1986 Honda Civic CRX

When Honda management boldly announced in the late 1960s that it intended to become a major player in automobile production, it is fair to say that few people could contain their mirth. Sure, its road cars to that point… more»
Genuine Garage Find: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Regular readers will know how passionate I am about the Jaguar E-Type, and the thought of opening a barn or garage door to find a Series 1 Roadster lurking in the gloom would be my ultimate automotive dream. That… more»
Field Find: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk. 3

While this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mark 3 looks like it was planted in a field in this picture, it’s now been “harvested” and is available for purchase! The 1973 model year was the last for the little coupe; some… more»
Restored But Forgotten: 1972 Ford F-100

Ford introduced the F-Series of pickups after World War II (1948), and they would go on to be best-sellers to this day. Unlike previous light-duty trucks, the F-Series was no longer based on a car platform. The F-100 was… more»
Workshop Find: 1970 Ford Bronco

We are used to seeing First Generation Ford Bronco project candidates crossing our desks at Barn Finds that have been left exposed to the elements. This is rarely good since rust has a nasty habit of sinking its fangs… more»