Let’s be brutally honest: Driving a 1994 Ford Taurus is the automotive equivalent of watching paint dry. The company designed the vehicle to be a competent daily driver, not one to set pulses racing. However, by joining forces with… more»
Driver Quality Cars
4-Speed Wagon! 1964 Oldsmobile F85
In 1964, General Motors shifted some of its compacts to a mid-size platform. The move included Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile – with the latter fielding the F85 and Cutlass models. There were plenty of F85s on the road in… more»
Glamorous Looks at a Low Cost: 1935 Ford Phaeton
The phaeton body style was one of the last vestiges of the automobile’s horse-drawn heritage. These cars were generally light, handsomely styled, had four doors, and were less costly than their convertible sedan brethren. One of the reasons for… more»
Low Mileage Convertible: 1968 Buick Skylark
For most of its extended time in Buick’s portfolio, the Skylark was a popular mid-size automobile. In 1968, buyers could choose from the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, Gran Sport (GS), and Sportwagon when shopping for an intermediate within the… more»
Featured on Pawn Stars! 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla
As if Fiat’s minivan isn’t charming enough – with its beetle-y shape, chipper colors, and mod interior – this example was featured on Pawn Stars, so it has mild celebrity credentials as well. Fiat created the Multipla as part… more»
GTOAA National Award Winner: 1971 Pontiac GTO
What a difference a year can make! The apex of the muscle car movement occurred in ’70 but things started to unravel in ’71. The combination of performance car insurance premium surcharges and the Clean Air Act conspired to… more»
Highly Original 55k-Mile Survivor: 1947 Nash 600 Coupe
Okay, here’s another highly-original survivor featured on Barn Finds that I’d like to know the story behind. How has it survived nearly 80 years and be in this kind of condition? I can’t recall seeing one at any of… more»
67k-Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova served Chevrolet well as one of their largest sellers between 1962 and 1979. They were straight-forward compact cars with rear-wheel-drive, replaced by the less-than-perfect FWD Citation in 1980. The fourth and last generation ran from 1975… more»
Low Mileage? 1971 Cadillac Calais Coupe
At points throughout its history, Cadillac became a little greedy by trying to expand their segment. Sometimes it made sense; the 1927 LaSalle was a response to a perceived price gap between Buick and Cadillac, and that brand lasted… more»
LS1/6-Speed: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS will offer its new owner genuine “bang for their buck.” The first owner ordered it with an extremely desirable mechanical combination, ensuring that it produces breathtaking performance. It isn’t perfect, but I must say… more»
JDM Market Roadster: 1996 TVR Chimaera 400 Clubman
The big engine, little car philosophy has been the cornerstone of gearhead feng shui since the advent of the internal combustion engine. Heck, the boys with their steam-powered conveyances in the brass era likely figured out a weigh to increase… more»
LS3 Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible
For some classics, their beauty is more than skin deep. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible. It presents superbly following a recent refurbishment in its original Special Order color, but its mechanical specifications are… more»
BF Auction: 1974 Jeep CJ-5
Aside from a Volkswagen Beetle, is there an automotive shape more instantly recognizable than a Jeep CJ-5? From its seven-slot grille to its squared off tail, the CJ-5 plied American roads and trails for nearly 30 production years. Even… more»
Winter Project II: 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Check out the dagmars on this one! They’re standard equipment on a 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and others produced by the “Standard of the World.” Today’s Windham, New Hampshire find, courtesy of Bruce M., is said to run and… more»
460-Powered 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab 4×4
A few years ago, my father-in-law sold his ’95 F-250 SuperCab 4×4. Powered by the famous 7.3 Power Stroke, I made the mistake of letting his truck idle outside my dining room window on a cold day after I… more»
No Reserve: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Givenchy Edition
Special Edition vehicles aren’t new to the automotive world and can be dated back almost to the advent of the passenger car. Lincoln took the practice to new heights by collaborating with renowned designers to produce its slice of… more»
















