One of the more amazing aspects of the collectible automobile hobby is Porsche prices. Like those pesky Chinese spy balloons, the going rate for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsches is in the stratosphere. That leaves many folks who don’t… more»
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Oct 29, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rockford Files Tribute Car: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Chicken or egg? Do I own a ’74 Firebird Esprit because I like The Rockford Files, or do I like The Rockford Files because I like Firebirds? In seventh grade, I’d ride the bus home from school and watch old reruns… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Recent Restoration: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
There are few better ways to photograph any Corvette than the “low-¾” angle. That approach typically accentuates the low and aggressive stance of these classics, which is one of the factors that immediately attracted me to this 1964 Coupe…. more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Factory T-Tops: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
The word “Daytona” conjures up thundering American V8s on sandy beaches or high banked ovals, but somehow it also seems at home on this sporty red hatchback from Dodge. Chrysler has always done its own thing, and when its… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Unrestored Hippie Van! 1976 Dodge Tradesman
Dodge’s B-Series vans, dubbed the RAM, were in production for more than 30 years (1971-2003). The first generation ran through 1978 and was divided into two categories, Tradesman for cargo vans and Sportsman for people vans. The Tradesman was… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 200: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen
The Saleen brand has long been associated with building some of the most sought-after Ford Mustangs ever made. When the first examples showed up, they were a bit more restrained in terms of upgrades compared to the modern-day offerings,… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
57k Original Miles: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
If I could give an owner two pieces of advice when selling their classic, they would be to provide as many high-quality images as possible and supply clear and concise information that leaves nothing open to potential incorrect interpretation…. more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Investment Grade: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350
When a seller describes any classic as “investment grade,” there’s a good chance that you are dealing with something special. Such would appear to be the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350. From its spotless presentation to… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rebuilt Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history, with muscle cars at the height of their power. Squeezing potent V8s under the hoods of relatively pedestrian models resulted in fire-breathing monsters with performance to satisfy all but… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
We see our share of classics at Barn Finds that stretch the definition of the term “survivor” to its limits. Some will have received a restoration or significant upgrades. However, this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is the real deal,… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One of 3,001: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
It’s too bad that all things must inevitably come to an end: Take Oldsmobile, for example. In its long life, it designed, assembled, and sold many memorable machines. Every once in a while, it would team up with Hurst… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
455 V8 Rocket Ship: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
General Motors downsized its mid-size cars in 1978 in response to the need to squeeze more miles out of a gallon of gasoline. That included the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass which became shorter and lighter and could get the job… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
19k Mile Survivor: 1980 Mercury Monarch
The Mercury Monarch and its corporate cousin, the Ford Granada, aren’t typically compacts that have earned much of a reputation for taking home very many awards from car shows. However, in terms of originality, this 1980 Mercury Monarch here… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
“5600 Documented Miles”: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
I was a 15-year-old boy with a Mustang fixation when the ’93 Camaro was introduced, and my first impression was envy. With 275 horsepower under the hood and quarter-mile times flirting with the 13s, no Mustang could touch it…. more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
964 Driver: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera
The Porsche 964-chassis 911 is one of those cars that exploded in value in the pandemic boom and actually hasn’t come back down to Earth in price. This seems to be fairly standard with air-cooled Porsches as a whole,… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Numbers-Matching Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Winter might be fast approaching, but that doesn’t make it the wrong time to buy a classic Convertible. It provides an enthusiast time to learn the ropes with their new purchase before hitting the road for some top-down summer… more»
