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It’s a Runner: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte

It’s incredibly rare to find a Maserati Quattroporte in running, driving condition that isn’t a restored car or some otherwise one-off survivor. They simply don’t show up as driver-quality cars with some of their common bugs worked out. This… more»

Rare Turbo: 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo

The 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo is the factory turbo sports car you have when the factory isn’t involved. The brainchild of Fiat USA, only around 700 examples were produced. They rarely appear on the market today, especially examples… more»

All Original! 1973 Ford Bronco

What is up with first-gen Ford Bronco values? I encounter many for sale all the time and the asking prices never cease to amaze me – what am I missing? Well, here’s a 1973 example so let’s look it… more»

383 Stroker Powered: 1968 GMC C-15 Sleeper

Both Chevrolet and GMC offered comparable versions of the same trucks from the C/K line which ran from 1960-2002. The “C” designation stood for 2-wheel-drive while “K” models were for 4-wheel-engagement. Commonly associated with pickups, the C/K series also… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

While racing is said to improve the breed, NASCAR competitors and manufacturers have always found themselves in a unique situation. With drivetrain configurations effectively set in stone, manufacturers needed to think laterally to find the next unfair advantage. The… more»

17k Genuine Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

I’m sure that I’m not alone in wishing that it were possible to travel back in time. That would give us the chance to witness firsthand some of the most important events in World history. It would also allow… more»

426 Race Hemi: 1968 Dodge Charger

Parked in this workshop is a 1968 Dodge Charger that has a lot to offer its next owner. Every aspect of the vehicle presents beautifully, but it is what is hiding under the hood that sees this classic raise… more»

Fuel Injected 327: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1963 Corvette Convertible is a tidy survivor ready to be enjoyed by a lucky new owner. It might not be 100% original, but the right buyer might be able to return it to that state. The owner has… more»

1987 Oldsmobile 442 With 7,000 Genuine Miles!

The 1987 model year marked the end of an era for American performance car enthusiasts. It would mark the final for production of the Oldsmobile 442 in rear-wheel-drive form. The company would revive the badge in 1990 and attach… more»

Supercharged V8: 1988 Ford Mustang LX

As the values of 1st Generation Mustangs continue to skyrocket, many enthusiasts have turned their attention towards the Fox-Body examples. These were a sales success when they were new, and good examples generate plenty of interest when they hit… more»

383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere

For many classic car enthusiasts, one of the questions to answer when planning to restore a car is whether to make it show quality or driver quality. This car has received many upgrades to the mechanics and interior, but… more»

No Reserve Short Bed: 1980 GMC Sierra

Even with short bed C10 and Sierra pickups commanding increasingly stronger money, you can still find driver-quality examples for a fair price – but you’ll have competition. The smart way to buy one of these is outside of the… more»

Rare Swiss Beetle: Enzmann 506 Spider

The Volkswagen Beetle, with its simple design philosophy, lent itself well to the aftermarket coachbuilding and racing scene. Ferdinand Porsche modified a Beetle to make his famous sportscar, albeit extensively modified. Today we have a truly interesting modified Beetle… more»

One Prior Owner: 1977 Ford F-250 Ranger

1973-77 would mark the sixth generation of Ford’s popular F-Series of trucks. And with help from the purchase of this ’77 F-250 when it was new, the Ford F-Series would become the best-selling truck in the U.S., a position… more»

One Family Car: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

The 1996 model year would be the last time a full-size, rear-wheel drive Chevrolet wore the Impala nameplate. After being absent from the line-up for nearly a decade, the seventh generation Impala returned for 1994-96, but this time as… more»

SS 427! 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

When I first spied the listing for this 1968 Impala SS427, I was initially reluctant to cover it because it looks like a similar car, that was detailed here on Barn Finds back in March. It’s not however, it’s… more»

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