The LeBaron moniker dates to the 1930s in the Chrysler/Imperial portfolio. After a run as a mid-size luxury car in the late 1970s/early 1980s, the LeBaron shifted to Chrysler’s smaller “K” platform in 1982, switching to front wheel drive… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Best Of The Best? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Convertible
When a seller boasts of his car as being the best of the best, it’s easy for such a strong proclamation to set up his offering for an excessively harsh level of scrutiny. However, even after going over all… more»
Never This Cheap: 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen
One of the best eras of the Saleen Mustang, in my opinion, harkens back to the early days of this high-powered collaboration. When Steve Saleen and Ford began rolling out these limited-production Fox bodies, the focus was less on… more»
LS-Swapped 1977 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
Almost 30 years after its introduction in the ’97 Corvette, there’s almost nothing in the world that hasn’t been LS-swapped, and because of that, there’s a certain amount of weariness involved in seeing one under the hood of just… more»
Older Restoration: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Ford had already gotten a good head start over Chevy when the pony car market exploded, but numbers don’t lie, and when a newbie can sell nearly 221,000 units in just the first year alone, it’s a tell-tale sign… more»
Longtime First Owner: 1959 Edsel Ranger 2-Door Hardtop
“What a Difference a Day Makes” was a Top 10 hit song for Dinah Washington back in 1959. For Ford Motor Company’s new Edsel Division in 1959, their version of the song could’ve been titled, “What a Difference a… more»
Last Of The Air-Cooled: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993 Porsche represents the best of the breed in many ways. Its technical components were substantially upgraded over its predecessor, the 964. The body was completely restyled by British designer Tony Hatter, with a flowing front end and… more»
Uncommon Convertible: 1968 Dodge Polara
So, how many 1968 Dodge Polara convertibles were built? An appropriate question, lacking an exact answer. It’s a distinctive-looking car and to my eyes, seldomly seen, but I haven’t been able to put my finger on an exact volume… more»
Two-Owner Beauty: 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
The GTO’s introduction and surprising success in 1964 ignited some internecine strife among the other non-Cadillac divisions at General Motors. Of course, the 4-4-2 was already established, albeit with a 330-cubic-inch small block that was replaced with a new… more»
Trade for Travel Trailer: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4×4
The Grand Wagoneer – in keeping with the burst of attention showered upon every lumbering SUV from the ’60s through the ’80s – has had its day in the sun. Clients of mine who house Grand Wagoneers at their… more»
Rare Color? 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Rarity claims are often meaningless without verifying evidence, and must sometimes be taken on face value. However, sources like Marti make such claims fairly easy to prove when the vehicle in question is a First Generation Mustang. The seller… more»
No Rust Anywhere: 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire
Before you say anything, I know you’re right. The Starfire, Skyhawk and Sunbird were cynical attempts by General Motors to offer compacts across most of its lineup without actually putting in any real effort. I also know that empirically… more»
30k Original Miles? 1972 Datsun 240Z
Datsun claimed that it never drew influence for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type, but few people believed them. From its long hood to the rear hatch and the straight-six under the hood, it was hard to deny the… more»
No Reserve Oddball: 1976 AMC Pacer
Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, it is undeniable that AMC produced some of the most distinctive vehicles in automotive history. One needs to look no further than this 1976 Pacer to spot a car that divides opinions…. more»
Numbers-Matching: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
I typically avoid featuring two similar classics close together when selecting vehicles to feature at Barn Finds, but I am willing to make an exception with this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. While the vehicle featured earlier today sports a… more»
Bench Seat Option: Price-Dropped 1965 Ford Mustang
Practicality sits high on the list of desirable attributes when some enthusiasts seek a classic to park in their garage. This 1965 Ford Mustang ticks that box, courtesy of its bench front seat. It will accommodate six people, and… more»
















