Automotive enthusiasts visiting southern California or other dry climates often express amazement at how many “classic” cars serve as daily drivers for decades without having been restored, refurbished, or pampered, or even taken off the road for significant lengths… more»
Driver Quality Cars
EXCLUSIVE: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Reader Ben M has done a ton of work to his 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 and it’s in beautiful condition. Unfortunately, he needs to find a new home for it. It’s a 390 V8 equipped car, so it should… more»
One Owner: 1987 Porsche 944 S
When I was much younger I wanted a Porsche, but what I wanted was a 944. I had no interest in the rear-engined Porsches, but the looks of the 944 just grabbed me immediately. Today, it can be hard… more»
Russian Prize Winner: 1984 LADA 2106
The Lada 2106 was a product of the Soviet Union that remained in production for 30 years. During its lifetime it didn’t feature a lot of running changes. In fact, any changes that did occur actually happened at a… more»
Daily Driven: 1956 Land Rover Series 1
The seller doesn’t know much about the history of this 1956 Land Rover, but has confirmed it was at one point sold to a junkyard before emerging with a new owner in Nevada. That’s a story that warms my… more»
One Family Owned: 1979 Dodge Diplomat Wagon
It seems like we’ve seen a few one-family-owned cars in the last couple of weeks here at Barn Finds. Since there’s a family history and memories involved with a vehicle having been purchased new by parents or grandparents, it… more»
Mechanically Sound: 1979 Datsun 620 King Cab
This 1979 Datsun 620 King Cab may look rough on the outside (and it is) but its owner has invested a fair amount of dollars in its upkeep and mechanical restoration. With some sweet period graphics and strong running… more»
Great Buying: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1971 Malibu is a car that just catches your eye the moment that you look at it. It presents well and has a menacing stance about it. It has a clear title, and if you would like to… more»
Rust-Free Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Rally
When I initially looked at this 1972 Nova, the first thoughts that popped into my head were that it is solid, and it is also clean. It’s not perfect, but it represents a great foundation for a project. This… more»
Third Generation Car: 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista
Having been owned by three generations of the same family, the time has come for this 1984 El Camino Conquista to find a new family to take care of. It is not perfect, but this California car has very… more»
Restored and Ready to Go: 1940 Packard Model 110 Convertible
Some people will look at a restored classic car and will be hesitant to hand over their hard-earned cash because they can’t be sure how well the restoration has been performed. However, when you find a car like this… more»
Honest and Solid: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
The owner of this Impala Wagon best describes its overall condition when he says that it is “typical for a 50-year-old car that had a 90-year-old driver.” He recently purchased the car from its original 90-year-old owner but has… more»
Clean Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Although it can be a bit hard to determine from photos at times, this 1972 Chevelle Malibu looks like a fairly clean survivor that requires little work to transform it into a really nice car. The car is located… more»
No Shrinking Violet: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler “Scrambler”
AMC is a manufacturer that I have always admired. Although it always lacked the development budgets that were available to the “Big 3” car makers, it seemed to have the ability to produce some really good cars on a… more»
















