If push came to shove and I was forced to pick my favorite muscle car, the First Generation Charger would get the nod. Its styling is appealing, its interior lifts it above its competition, and this car’s Hemi/4-speed combination… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Stunning Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There will probably never be another automotive era like the 1960s. It delivered to an expectant world a range of pony and personal luxury cars, although it would be valid to state that the decade was defined by the… more»
Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»
Award Winner: 1960 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop
We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via your comments or the leads that you provide to some truly wonderful classics. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J…. more»
10k Original Miles: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340
In the absence of documentary evidence, potential buyers must assess every aspect of a classic to determine whether a claimed ultra-low odometer reading appears plausible. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340. The seller claims… more»
Luxury Rat Rod? 1974 Ford LTD Brougham
Ford’s popular full-size luxury car, the LTD, had a banner year in 1973, selling 556,000 copies. Then, along came the OPEC oil embargo, and sales plummeted by nearly half as big gas guzzlers were suddenly out of vogue. The… more»
1,249 Made: 1954 Imperial Newport (by Chrysler)
Our online world has opened up avenues for nerdiness that I could only dream about as a kid, one being uploads of dealer filmstrips from the golden age of the American automobile. Chrysler’s filmstrips were always entertaining, and a… more»
Parked Since ’79: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
It’s often hard to fathom how quickly things can change in just one year for a particular model, but the difference in performance options for the 1972 Dodge Challenger is a prime example of how fast the muscle car… more»
1,223 Made: 1970 Mercury Marquis Convertible
Mercury as a brand often suffered from an identity crisis, moving up and down market as the corporation saw fit, but it perhaps never achieved such Lincoln-crowding heights as it did in 1969 and 1970, especially with the hidden-headlight… more»
Air-Cooled Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet fielded two compact cars, the Corvair (1960-69) and the Chevy II/Nova (1962-79). The Corvair was akin to the VW Beetle in that it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a first for American automobiles. Chevy sold nearly 1.8 million… more»
Nice Driver: 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible
UPDATE 06/05/2025: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That appears to be the philosophy of the seller when the subject turns to this 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. After failing to find a new home for… more»
Price Dropped: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Station Wagon
The rise of SUVs and vans spelled the end for domestic Station Wagon production. I’ve always considered that to be a shame, because the traditional Wagon offers a wonderful compromise between practicality and comfort. Buyers now face a choice… more»
351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 isn’t totally original, having undergone a few changes throughout its life. However, crucial components like its 351ci V8 and four-speed are intact, allowing the new owner to perform a faithful restoration if they… more»
49k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Ranchero 289
This 1965 Ford Ranchero is a striking-looking vehicle that is a turnkey proposition for its new owner. From the V8 under its hood to the odometer reading of 49,000 original miles, there’s a lot to like about this classic…. more»
99% Original: 1959 Volvo PV544
My marriage is such that my lovely bride keeps a spreadsheet of my auto brochures so she doesn’t buy me something I already have when holidays come around. Yes, some of the best gifts are the surprise brochures she… more»
Rarer U-Code: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Ford Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964, and became an instant hit. In the next 2 ½ years, more than 1.2 million copies left the assembly line, one of the most successful… more»
















