Hoping to catch up to the popular Ford Mustang, Chrysler gave the Plymouth Barracuda an all-new platform, the E-body, in 1970. It would be shared with the Dodge Challenger, a new product that year. Sales would rise by 50%… more»
Project Cars
Good News, Bad News: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I don’t know if it’s true anymore, but at one time the 1957 T-Bird was a candidate for America’s collector car Mt. Rushmore, if there were such a thing. The Baby Bird is still a hot commodity, although values… more»
Affordable Project: 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan
The current classic market is awash with potential project candidates, but many require significant work and a large cash injection before they can grace our roads. This 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan is a different proposition. It would benefit from… more»
Turbo Diesel Camper: 1986 Vixen 21TD
One of the coolest campers ever made has to be the Vixen 21TD. Rightfully so, this was considered the driver’s RV, a motorhome with a low center of gravity, slippery and wind-cheating exterior, a BMW turbodiesel engine, and an… more»
Unrestored Solid Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Not that I would ever recommend neglecting any car, but if that’s an auto’s destiny, California is one of the more climate-friendly places to do so. This 1970 Dodge Challenger has a couple of close ties to The Golden… more»
No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman
When most people think of 2-door “Tri-Five” Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad sport wagon usually comes to mind. It was based on the swankier Bel Air trim and came with a unique body from the doors- back. But there… more»
Pace Car Project: 1979 Ford Mustang
The world of pace cars has changed dramatically over the years. There was a time when they were wildly valuable, kept in air-tight chambers with delivery miles on them. As motorsports and America’s interest in racing has changed,… more»
Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS
Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»
Battered Brit: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
It is fair to assume that virtually every classic car enthusiast has a dream garage they would fill with their favorites if money were no object. For me, it would include a ’66 Mustang GT, a Jaguar E-Type Roadster,… more»
Accepting Offers: 1965 Buick Special Sedan
There’s hardly a car I don’t like, but if I had to give myself a label, I’d call myself a Buick guy. I don’t know what it is about the Tri-Shield, but they built handsome, conservative cars, yet they… more»
BF Auction: 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon
Ouch! It hurts to see any car manhandled by nature, but a tree branch atop a CTS Wagon? It’s a crime against nature, perpetrated by nature! Regardless, this poor CTS was bought new by the seller’s father-in-law. At his… more»
















