Buick rolled out the Riviera in 1963 as a personal luxury car much like the Ford Thunderbird. It remained a fixture in the GM division’s lineup through the end of the century (oddly except for 1994). The seller’s 1965… more»
Driver Quality Cars
90s Custom:1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
As a car enthusiast, nostalgia is a powerful influence when I think about what vehicles are on my bucket list. I don’t have much interest in the new vehicles made after the middle 2000s, and have a great amount… more»
Rare Kit Car: 1969 Behrens Convertible
I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location… more»
Factory Patriot? 1976 International Scout II
America’s Bicentennial wasn’t just a time to celebrate and reappraise our country’s place in the sociopolitical and historical landscapes; it was also a time to sell a few more cars, trucks, lawnmowers, and bicycles by painting them red, white,… more»
Perfect Patina: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger Prospector
Sometimes, the word patina can be overused. It’s understandable: patina is often the best word out there to describe how a vehicle has achieved some Hallmark of age that now gives it a certain vibe, or appearance. Unfortunately, sometimes… more»
Nicest One Left? 1974 Ford Pinto Survivor
Chevrolet and Ford fielded entries in the subcompact market for the first time in 1971. Ford’s contender against the VW Beetle and other imports was the Pinto, which was in production for a full decade. The changes were few… more»
44k-Mile Award Winner: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice, along with the rest of General Motors’ full-size cars, were downsized in 1977. The goal was to reduce weight so they could run on smaller engines and be more fuel-efficient. The resulting product was even roomier… more»
Badass Sleeper: 1968 Plymouth Valiant
Broadly speaking, there are two types of surprises that life can spring on us; Unwanted and pleasant. This 1968 Plymouth Valiant undoubtedly falls into the second category, because its unassuming exterior hides what is a genuine sleeper. Its original… more»
Never This Nice: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
It seems the days of the sporty-but-cheap compact car are all but behind us, with the segment replaced by entry-level crossovers and a growing hybrid class. Both of those vehicle segments command a higher MSRP than a cheap runabout,… more»
Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»
Turbo-Look Cab: 1987 Porsche 911
If you’re going to go hunting for a desirable Porsche 911, starting with one featuring Turbo-inspired bodywork is a good choice. While there are numerous cases of cars being scoffed at when they attempt to resemble a high horsepower… more»
Fresh Frame-Off: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The SS 396 became so popular with muscle car buyers that Chevrolet promoted it to series status in 1966 within the Chevelle lineup. Nearly 67,000 copies left the factory as Sport Coupes that year, plus another 5,000 as convertibles…. more»
The Coolest Neoclassic? 1966 Excalibur “SS” Series I
Famed Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was probably responsible for at least one car you think is stylish. The Studebaker GT Hawk, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeepster, and even the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bear his stamp. He also created the coolest… more»
















