Some owners demonstrate greater restraint than I will ever possess. I can’t imagine owning a classic like this 1965 Corvette Convertible and leaving it in storage for over thirty-five years. That is its story, although the dry environment has… more»
Barn Finds
Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Z28 was a performance option on the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro. It was Chevy’s way of competing in Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am Series (racing) which limited engine displacement to 302 cubic inches. The Z28 Camaro had… more»
Foxy! 1993 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

No question, the last few years have brought significant price appreciation to the Fox body Mustang. With its launch in 1979 and a long production run through 1993, these Mustangs had plenty of time to influence a couple of… more»
Barn Find Project: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

The 4-4-2 began as just an option package for the Oldsmobile Cutlass back in ’64, but by the time the 1968 model rolled around, the car had earned the status of becoming its own model, a position it retained… more»
348 V8 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Project

For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolet was a different automobile than it had been the prior year. Chevy had moved on from its successful “Tri-Five” platform after 1957 with an all-new car in 1958. But… more»
LT1 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 350 V8

The Chevy Corvette had its best sales performance in three years in 1972, yet it was little changed. Labor issues had affected production output in the prior two years, so perhaps some catching up had been done. Out of… more»
Alternative Energy: Coal Gas Powered 1931 Ford Model A

On June 22, 1940, the unthinkable happened to the people of France. It was on that date that the French government under Marshal Henri Petain signed an armistice with Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. Before long over half of… more»
Field Find Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS/Z28

Buyers had to wait until February of 1970 for an all-new, second-generation Chevy Camaro. The pony car was improved in many ways and about 125,000 of them were sold in the abbreviated model year (1970, not 1970 ½ as… more»
First Year Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang

When the Ford Mustang debuted in the Spring of 1964, it was available as only a coupe or convertible. It wouldn’t be until the Fall that the sporty fastback would join the lineup for the full 1965 model year…. more»
Hibernating Since the ’90s: 1974 Jensen-Healey

British automotive manufacturing began its long, slow descent in the 1960s when the UK slipped from the world’s second-largest maker to third. Mergers brought no relief: rather than rationalizing costs across makes, merged companies continued to maintain almost every… more»
427 V8 Roller: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1965 model year was a major success for Chevrolet, starting with the sale of one million Impalas for the first time. And, the Corvette continued to be a hit in its own right at about 23,500 copies. They… more»
One Family Owned 52K Mile Original: 1934 Cadillac Series 355D Touring

In the ever-confusing world in which we inhabit, classic car market trends are an interesting dilemma. The gorgeous full classics that rotate through the plethora of concours and high-end events are still trading for five and six figures amongst… more»
Barn Find Project: 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible

To try and pick a favorite Lincoln Continental body style would be a daunting task for me, but a couple of features that stand out for the fourth-generation line-up make this one a strong contender, for my tastes anyway. … more»
Disassembled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

The GT Equipment Group was an option on early Ford Mustangs that brought with it a V8 engine, tuned suspension, and some visual cues like striping and GT badges. When you ordered the GT with an automatic transmission, it… more»
Remarkably Original So-Cal Ford: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

While widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built, the 1940 Ford coupe’s legacy is forever intertwined with moonshine hauling in the early postwar period. These sleek coupes with spacious trunks were often treated to engine… more»
Bush Find: 1979 MG MGB GT

“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.” Okay, it won’t be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, but you’ll find a 1979 MGB GT. This sad little classic spent years in its current location,… more»