1956 would be the one and only year that DeSoto was invited to pace the field at the annual Indianapolis 500. This was always a big deal, with the chosen manufacturer making a limited number of duplicate cars for… more»
Driver Quality Cars
24K Miles! 1953 Chevrolet Canopy Express
When Barn Finds reader Larry D. alerted us to this cool 1953 Chevrolet Canopy Express listed for sale here on Hemmings.com, I had faint memories of us having featured one before despite the extremely low production of this specialized… more»
428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Cobra
This 1969 Ford Cobra has held up well following a repaint in the 1990s. It was its owner’s pride and joy, but sadly, he recently passed away. Therefore, his family has decided to part with a classic that will… more»
475HP! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Anyone who drove a new Chevelle SS 396 off the showroom floor in 1968 knew that they were behind the wheel of a potent muscle car. Those same people probably had no idea just how desirable these cars would… more»
No Reserve: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1st Generation Mustang is a car that has been ripe for modification since the day that the first example rolled off a showroom floor. The paths that owners chose to follow went from the mild to the wild…. more»
1 of 63: Extremely Rare 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Z06 “Big Tank”
The second-generation Corvette was made from 1963-1967, and the coupes made for the 1963 model year were the only examples to have the iconic “split window” design. This listing taught me that the 1963 model wasn’t just the only… more»
Light Utility Vehicle: 1983 Piaggio Ape P501
Piaggio’s Ape (pronounced Ah-Peh; Italian for Bee) is a 3-wheeled, light commercial pickup that went into production in 1948. It was conceived to help with the rebuilding of Italy that took place after WWII. It has been in continuous… more»
Supercharged! 2000 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning
In the early ’90s, pickup trucks started to supplant passenger cars as the vehicle of choice. They had evolved considerably since the days when they strictly utility vehicles. And being a traditional body-on-frame design with rear-wheel drive, they lent… more»
Koenig-Ferrari Inspired: 1988 Pontiac Fiero
The world of American fiberglass customs and kit cars is a special place, where creative vision and perseverance can produce results ranging from the sublime to the sub-par. The one thing all of these creations share is passion, and… more»
Rock Solid: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 offers potential buyers a thrilling motoring experience. With 375hp on tap, it is sure to grab the owner’s attention should they choose to push the pedal to the metal. It is in excellent… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Goats are stubborn creatures that are renowned for eating anything and butting you viciously the moment your back is turned. The Pontiac GTO received the nickname of The Goat, and while it might not be stubborn, it was capable… more»
Boss Clone: 1969 Ford Mustang
It’s always sad to see a project stall when the finish line is in sight. These feelings only increase when you discover that it has happened due to ill health. The current owner has been trying to finish the… more»
Shorty Boogievan: 1975 Chevrolet G10
It seems unlikely GM knew they were starting a movement when they created the short wheelbase work van, especially given the target demographic was almost certainly plumbers and tradesmen. Well, suffice to say, models like this 1975 Chevrolet G10… more»
Ready To Drive! 1960 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
The range of classic vehicles that are found languishing in barns can be pretty astonishing. This 1960 Chevrolet C10 was transformed into a cool custom by a previous owner but then remained hidden away for 15-years. The current owner… more»
















