From its sparkling paint to its spotless interior and the potent mechanical specifications, there is much to like about this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda. It is a classic that is guaranteed to command respect wherever it goes, and those viewing… more»
Driver Quality Cars
383-Powered Project: 1964 Plymouth Belvedere
The Belvedere became a Plymouth series in 1954 and remained a Mopar fixture through 1970. Beginning in 1962, it was produced on the B-body platform and positioned as a full-size car when it was really an intermediate. The seller… more»
Same Family Since New: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
Introduced in 1949, the Coronet spent its first four generations as a full-size auto in the Dodge lineup before taking a break after the 1959 model. When the car returned in 1965, it was billed as an intermediate and… more»
19k Mile V8 Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Monza
The first time Chevrolet used the Monza nameplate was on the 1960s Corvair. The moniker was revived in the mid-1970s and applied to a new compact derivative of the Vega subcompact. The Monza ran from 1975 to 1980 and… more»
Estate Sale Find: 1983 Mazda RX-7
Is the Mazda RX-7 FB generation a car that we’ve all been sleeping on? It sure seems that way, as you can still buy one of these rotary-powered wonders for relatively short money. The wedge-shaped design is still iconic… more»
Mostly Original 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
In a period when high-performance capabilities were in a downward spiral among many of the past greats, the second-generation Trans Am certainly tried hard to be a standout among its peers in turbo form during this bland era. While… more»
Just 2,700 Miles! 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
The G8 was a full-size sedan built in Australia and sold by Pontiac in the U.S. It was a rebadge of the Holden Commodore, with Holden being a General Motors subsidiary located “down under.” Shortly after the G8’s debut… more»
Wholesale Lot Find? 1998 Ford Escort SE Wagon
Do any of you get as excited as I do about seeing a completely ordinary car show up in extraordinary shape at a dealer? This is a phenomenon I often associate with older owners or estate settlements where the… more»
350-Powered 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
While some enthusiasts prioritize originality above all else, others will compromise, provided the vehicle in question retains its inherent character. If you fall into the latter category, you may be drawn to this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible. It… more»
46k Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile 442
From the front on, this 1972 Oldsmobile 442 has a look that says to the world, “respect me.” However, that impression is heightened by the seller’s images. That impression is unsurprising, because it is a two-owner classic with a… more»
Only 22k Miles? 1978 Ford Mustang II
1978 was the final year before the Fox platform began carrying Ford’s pony car, and this second-generation Mustang II appears to be a very nicely preserved example all the way around. This is one of those scenarios where the… more»
Concours Show Winner: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
For decades, many a car person longed for a two-seat “Baby Bird,” and I’m no exception. My phase was early on in my teens, as a high-school student in the mid 1990s, when I would have done almost anything… more»
Early Hydramatic Equipped! 1941 Oldsmobile 78
When you think about Oldsmobile, other than it being defunct, what comes to mind? I think of OHV V8s (1949), front wheel drive (1966), air bags (1974), and, of course, automatic transmissions via the Hydramatic (1940). GM’s tech leader?… more»
Fully Restored 1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82
Boy oh boy, am I conflicted! Plastic bumper C3s are not my favorite Corvettes, though the ’73, such as this fully restored convertible, is an in-betweeny with plastic up front and the ’68-’72 steel rammers outback, and it does… more»
Drive Or Restore: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Probably the toughest thing about writing for Barn Finds is trying to evaluate pricing of cars I’ve only seen in pictures, because I want to give cars for sale a fair shake without influencing readers too much with my opinions;… more»
Rare Neoclassical Replica: 1982 Phillips Berlina
A significant portion of my youth was spent devouring hardcover books about exotic and sports cars, whatever Waldenbooks and the original Barnes & Noble locations – before they became gigantic, coffee-serving book warehouses – would put on the sale… more»
















