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428 V8 Upgrade: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Ford Mustang got its second styling update in 1969 and it was more extensive than the one in 1967. Mach 1 was a new performance-oriented model and fastback production (that’s the only way the Mach 1 came) would… more»

Affordable Power: 1968 Chrysler Newport 383

UPDATE 05/30/3023: We’ve recently seen a few owners who have struck out when attempting to sell their treasured classic, and the owner of this 1968 Chrysler Newport is another who is taking a second shot at finding it a… more»

One of Three: 1932 Aston Martin Le Mans ‘LM8’ Works Car

It is 1932, and Aston Martin – which had already rotated through a cast of owners and managers since its founding in 1913 – wants to go racing. Again. Augustus Bertelli, who was born in Italy but grew up… more»

Rare Opera Coupe: 1982 Cadillac Seville

There are some cars you expect to see as barn finds, or long-stored garage finds. Your Town Cars, front-engined Porsches, old Beetles – the usual fare. What you don’t necessarily expect to see is a chopped Cadillac Seville in… more»

15,000 Miles and Minty: 1979 Cadillac Coupe deVille

History will not be kind to the Cadillac Division and most of the cars they produced in the eighties and early nineties.  The division entered that era as the producer of some of the finest cars on the road. … more»

1-Of-300 Blue Convertibles: 1973 Ford Mustang

By the time the seventies had rolled around, the once-lithe and beautiful Ford Mustang had developed a weight problem.  No longer was the Mustang a light, sporty coupe, convertible, and fastback that everyone loved.  It was morphing into a… more»

V8-Powered Tribute: 1952 Jaguar XK120

When it comes to driving a vintage or classic car, we all know the concessions that are involved. While it may be thrilling to sit behind the wheel of a priceless antique vehicle, the day that the air conditioning… more»

BMW Package Deal: Three BMW Boxer Motorcycles

BMW motorcycles come with a reputation.  Part of that reputation is that of overwhelming quality.  It is not uncommon to run across a BMW with over 100,000 miles.  During the seventies and eighties, many of the motorcycles you saw… more»

44k Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

To improve the sales of an already popular car, Chevrolet created the Custom Coupe edition of the Impala in 1968. Essentially, they took the formal roof of the Caprice and lent the Impala name to it. It was an… more»

Surprise Under the Hood: 1982 Chevrolet Malibu

When Chevrolet downsized the mid-size Chevelle in 1978, they dropped the name used since 1964. Instead, the series was now called Malibu, which had been the top-line Chevelle before. The cars were at least 500 lbs. lighter in an… more»

Long Term Owner: 1980 Triumph TR8

Ah, the Triumph TR8: one of the most under-the-radar muscle cars ever built. The combination of classic British styling with a burly V8 never gets old, and the TR8 is definitely one to buy if you love the idea… more»

Street Skinner Package: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

We’ve already heaped plenty of praise on the C4 chassis Corvette ZR-1 (well, I have, at least) but this seemingly well-preserved example is a rare spec I’ve never heard of. The seller describes it was a “Street Skinner” package… more»

Sophistication to Spare: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Every time I see another one of these, I like them more. This is a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. Mark Sturgeon has his eye on the auction websites and found this one for us here on hibid. It’s up… more»

22k Documented Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans AM Y84 SE

We always appreciate the input of our readers at Barn Finds because, without you, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. This includes providing feedback on our stories and spotting some wonderful classics we are privileged to… more»

1 of 1,315? 1952 Kaiser Manhattan 2-Door

Kaiser-Frazer Corp. was the result of a merger of two automotive independents in 1947. The Manhattan was the top-of-the-line car within Frazer until that brand was discontinued in 1951, after which the Manhattan lived on for two more years… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1972 GMC K2500 4×4 Pickup

Pickups are some of the most versatile vehicles in the classic world and continue growing in popularity. This 1972 GMC K2500 takes versatility to a higher level courtesy of its stepside service box and 4×4 capabilities. If those features… more»

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