The seller of this 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer states, “This is a car with extreme personality…” Oh really? Well, that got my attention. As it sits, it’s a bit subdued and forlorn looking but it has been consigned to… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Affordable Driver: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
Finding an affordable classic worthy of parking in your driveway or garage can seem like a never-ending battle, with many requiring significant work before gracing our streets. This 1984 Pontiac Trans Am could represent the ideal solution. It isn’t… more»
First One Off the Line: 1985 Avanti II
“Hail Marys” rarely work for carmakers on the brink of failure. Creating a distinctive car to lure customers into showrooms doesn’t fix the underlying issues that cause makers to exit the marketplace. Studebaker tried in vain with the Avanti. … more»
1964 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 Street Wedge!
In the 1960s, Plymouth positioned the Sport Fury to compete against the Chevy Impala Super Sport and the Ford Galaxie 500/XL. V8 engines were standard and – starting in 1964 – you could get a Sport Fury with the… more»
1-of-150: 1993 Cadillac Allanté
Cadillac pushed the boat out when launching the Allanté in 1987. The luxurious vehicle brought together a renowned designer and coachbuilder with solid American mechanical know-how. Due to its high sticker price, it never sold in the company’s projected… more»
1969 Ford Mustang Sportsroof 428 Cobra Jet Survivor!
With the overwhelming popularity of the Ford Mustang in the pony field and the sheer number of cars produced, finding a vintage offering in the marketplace at any given time is rarely a problem. But running across one that… more»
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was a survivor of the performance car world, defying the odds to sell in significant numbers as the 1970s closed. This 1979 model is a solid classic that the seller has listed with additional parts…. more»
Real or Clone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Vintage Mustangs may be the collector car hobby’s most cloned and copied cars. A base car can be altered to look like a Shelby, Hertz, or in this case, a Mach 1. This car may be the real deal,… more»
Mini Muscle! 1976 VW Camaro Z/28
Kit cars and replicas are no strangers to the pages of Barn Finds, but if you ask me, this one sort of falls in between the two. Some of you may have seen products from the KAR Manufacturing Company… more»
Owned For 22 Years: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
This 1970 Plymouth Satellite would have been a classy car the day it rolled off the showroom floor. Its paint and vinyl top combination screamed class, while the V8 engine provided enough power and performance to satisfy most owners…. more»
42k Mile 1994 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4
I wouldn’t describe this 1994 Ford F-250 XLT as a trailer queen, but it is one of the tidiest survivors I’ve seen. It recently emerged from an estate sale and has a documented 42,000 miles on its odometer. It… more»
Rare 1963 René Bonnet Missile
By 1961, René Bonnet had parted ways with Charles Deutsche and launched his own line of Renault-based fiberglass sports cars. The first car out of his own factory was a redesign of the two-seat DB LeMans roadster, now powered… more»
Rebuilt Engine: 1990 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo
We don’t see Lotus Esprits come up for sale nearly enough. They are beautiful sports cars, and certainly suitable stewards for the brand that embraced lightness and handling over raw power. The Esprit shown here is a 1990 Turbo… more»
Desirable 5-Speed: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
If you search the usual online auction and sale sites, you will find that most examples of the 1986 Camaro IROC-Z listed feature an automatic transmission. I have nothing against self-shifters, but there is something satisfying about selecting ratios… more»
Tidy Driver: 1969 Buick GS 350
Finding a running and driving classic with flaws the new owner can address at their leisure is almost irresistible. Such cars allow buyers to immediately enjoy the ownership experience while leaving the required tasks as a satisfying project to… more»
















