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Full-sized Spectacular: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire Coupe

Many enthusiasts want a 1960s car, maybe a Le Mans or Belvedere, perhaps a Cutlass. But there’s a world of choices beyond these ultra-familiar nameplates. These are cars as stylish as they come, like this 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire. One… more»

“Wedge Series” TVR: 1985 Tasmin 280i Convertible

As Britain lurched through the inflationary, strike-ridden ’70s, auto buyers bid adieu to Jensen Motors, Wolseley, and Hillman, among others. Somehow, TVR managed to survive, selling its hand-built, fiberglass M-series cars (US readers might be most familiar with the… more»

Original 454: 1984 GMC K3500 Sierra

The ongoing popularity and desirability of classic Pickups means it is unsurprising that we see our shares come across our desks at Barn Finds. Their condition can range from stunning to extremely tired, but this 1984 GMC K3500 Sierra… more»

Flatbed Required: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Hiding in this garage is a 1972 Chevrolet Nova that needs little to return to active service. The winning bidder needs to haul it away on a trailer or flatbed, but returning it to active service should be straightforward,… more»

No Reserve: 1996 Ford F350 XLT Crew Cab

It is a case of “horses for courses” regarding tow vehicles. Owners don’t need anything radical if hauling a light load, but a larger trailer demands a vehicle with muscle. That could be the best term to describe this… more»

Blue Chiaro Metallic: 1991 Ferrari 348 TS

There’s no such thing as a cheap Ferrari (well, there is, but it won’t be cheap for long), but there is a model that remains somewhat “affordable” if you’re a fan of the prancing horse. The Ferrari 348 is… more»

1 of 455: Rare 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster

In 1961, somebody within the walls of the Ford Motor Company had the idea of recapturing some of the “roadster” mojo of the original two-seater Thunderbird without shortening the car (which was 30 inches longer and over 1,000 pounds… more»

350/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The right classic car can generate intense interest when it hits the market, even in modified form. Such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Convertible. It presents exceptionally well as a driver-grade vehicle, but the changes under the… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1968 Dodge Charger

If I came into a sizeable inheritance, I’d probably need to own at least one of each year’s second-generation Dodge Charger.  But if I had to narrow it down to a sole model as my favorite of the three,… more»

Fully Loaded: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Undeniably, many people will buy a car with their hearts as much as their heads. Logic dictates that an entry-level example of most models will meet a buyer’s needs, but adding a few factory options can prove irresistible. That… more»

Upgraded V8: 1974 Ford Bronco

I view this 1974 Ford Bronco as a litmus test for modified classics. The popularity of First Generation examples is unquestioned, with prices gradually moving beyond the reach of an average enthusiast. However, this one could answer the question… more»

Burgundy Beauty! 1964 Pontiac Bonneville

Bonneville was one of Pontiac’s longest-running nameplates, having a place in the fold between 1957 and 2005. During the 1960s, it mixed luxury with performance to produce some very desirable automobiles, like this near-cherry 1964 edition. Four doors never… more»

85K Miles and Road Ready: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Hemmings Motor News has long been the most influential source of information in the collector car hobby.  In 2018, the magazine compiled a list of the top 100 American collector cars of all time.  On that list at #77… more»

Dealer-Fitted 4-Speed? 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

This 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 is a car that doesn’t exist. Okay, now you are probably questioning my sanity. Buyers couldn’t order these classics with a four-speed bolted to the back of the big-block, but this beauty… more»

409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubbletop

Occasionally, a car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, which poses the question of whether a classic can literally be too nice to see active service. That may well be the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Bel… more»

AutoStick Transmission: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle

With competition finally coming from U.S.-built subcompacts. Volkswagen kept working to improve its bread-n-butter car, the Type 1 Beetle. In 1968, they introduced AutoStick, a manual transmission with an automatic clutch. And in 1971, they brought out the Super… more»