When a classic car owner embarks on a project build, there are two approaches they could take. A faithful restoration would recapture the car’s youth, while custom touches could make the vehicle seem timeless. The faithful path also means… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Rare Japanese Super Car: 1967 Toyota 2000GT
Halo models are common as manufacturers showcase their technological, engineering, or luxury credentials. Most car makers have produced at least one, making me wonder whether this 1967 Toyota 2000GT could be the ultimate example of the breed. The company… more»
Barn Fresh 1948 Harley-Davidson WL
The seller states this 1948 Harley-Davidson WL received its distinctive yellow paint job in the 1970s, but its appearance made me wonder whether he is out by a few years. I reason that it looks strikingly similar to the… more»
Lots of New Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s entrance into the personal luxury segment of the car business. And it became one of the GM division’s best sellers over a sporadic run from 1970 to 2007. This first-year Monte Carlo was… more»
Bruce Springsteen Owned! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
We’ve featured a few cars in the past on Barn Finds with celebrity ties, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about how much that aspect in itself adds to the value of the… more»
Dry Climate Survivor: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Although automobile manufacturers are moving towards the world of zero-emission vehicles, a hardy group of souls resists such changes. They admit there is nothing as eerily quiet as an electric car. However, there is nothing that sets pulses racing… more»
Testarossa Wannabe: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s popular to disparage cars and trucks given the custom touch from a certain era that reflects a style no longer popular. But what if we’re being unfairly cruel to bad ideas executed well? The Ferrari Testarossa is an… more»
413/4-Speed: 1963 Chrysler 300J
Some cars are uncompromising, whether they be luxury models or performance offerings. However, classics like this 1963 Chrysler 300J provide the best of both worlds, adding a dash of rarity to the mix. It presents well for its age… more»
Corvette Power! 1983 Jeep CJ7
Well, I’ll cut to the chase, I have often wondered if a small block Chevy V8 would fit into a Jeep. And now I know the answer! Jeep’s CJ-7 was significantly revised from its CJ-5 predecessor (there was a… more»
No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Due to various circumstances, purchasing a turnkey classic can be the only alternative available to some enthusiasts. If you’re in that situation and lean towards cars wearing the Bow-Tie, this 1967 Camaro could be too tempting to resist. It… more»
Low Mileage and Pristine: 1989 Beretta GTU
In the late eighties, Chevy was producing more than a few really attractive cars. Obviously, the Corvette and Camaro were stunningly well designed, but these good looks trickled down to more pedestrian models. That translated into what GM loves… more»
Nice Stock Driver: 1966 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon entered its third generation beginning in 1966, receiving some styling revisions but no longer being offered as a convertible. The car was still considered a compact, although it did get a slightly longer wheelbase than before… more»
Engine Upgrade: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1967 Corvette isn’t a genuine survivor but an exceptionally tidy driver offering immediate motoring pleasure to a new owner. It spent years hidden in a garage until recently emerging into the daylight. The Corvette has no immediate needs… more»
High Quality, High Mileage: 1984 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel
In the late seventies and early eighties, automakers were experimenting with diesel engines. Some of these experiments were a huge waste of time, money, and customer loyalty. Others managed to nearly perfect the engines, only to find that customers… more»
35k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was already a hot car when the movie Smokey and the Bandit came out in May 1977. The flick helped raise sales from 46,700 in 1976 to a peak of 117,100 copies in 1979, the… more»
















