This is one of my favorite eBay listings this year, featuring a 1977 Chevrolet G10 van that was clearly the previous owner’s road-trip machine for many years prior to its retirement. The G10 is a rare bird not only… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Updated V8: 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye
In its original guise, this 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye would have offered its owner performance that was pretty respectable. Today, this car pushes that up a notch or three thanks to the updated motor hiding under the hood. Its… more»
Original 427/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Classic cars can come in many forms. Some of them can be pretty meek and mild. Then you have cars like this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. If your passion was to go fast in a straight line, this was about… more»
396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some people will struggle to balance their desire to own a spotless classic car with their inability to tackle a project build. There can be many reasons why such a build isn’t viable, and for those people, vehicles like… more»
Original 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1974 model year was marked with some significant changes for the mighty C3 Corvette. It was the first year that Chevrolet produced the car without its iconic chrome rear bumper and the last where buyers could order their… more»
49k Original Miles: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible.
We might be heading into the cooler months, but there are still some great opportunities to enjoy some top-down touring in a classic convertible for a few lucky individuals. There are few feelings finer than to slip behind the… more»
No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
There’s something quite attractive about finding an original and unmolested classic car. Even if it needs work to be returned to its best, it provides a window into a past era in motoring history. That is what is on… more»
500hp! 1969 Chevrolet Nova
For the buyer of this 1969 Chevrolet Nova, the finish line is in sight for this build. The owner has completed all of the hard work, including slotting a stove-hot big-block V8 under the hood. Some minor panel preparation… more»
Time Capsule Condition: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
The Toyota Celica first appeared on the North American market in 1971, inspired by the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang at a time when the pony car market was beginning to decline. In 1974, a hatchback AKA “Liftback” variant appeared… more»
World’s Largest: The LeMay Family Collection
For me, the idea of a barn find includes components of the undiscovered, the neglected, and the for-sale. Not all of these elements have to be present, but at least a couple. So I take some issue with Classic… more»
Incredible Survivor: 1993 Chrysler Imperial
The Chrysler Imperial name is one of the foremost in the company’s history for its top-tier luxury models. However, by the time the seventh generation model came out, the landscape for big body luxury sedans was quite different than… more»
396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
I’m trying to remember the last time I heard a classic car owner say that they needed less power. Hmm, I can’t say that I can recall that ever happening. That sums up the story of this 1965 Impala…. more»
64k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1959 model year marked the moment where the automotive fin craze reached its zenith. However, while companies like Cadillac and Chrysler offered fins so high that they posed a threat to low-flying aircraft, the ones on the ’59… more»
Plum Crazy Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger would enjoy a five-year run in the 1970s but came along as the pony car market was reaching saturation. In 1971, a Challenger convertible with a V8 engine and painted FC7, or Plum Crazy, would have… more»
548ci Big-Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When buyers ordered their new Camaro in 1969, they could choose engine options that ranged from the meek and mild to the potent and wild. However, about the only version that would come close to our feature car would… more»
Inexpensive Exotic? 1985 Maserati Biturbo E
I don’t know if there is such a thing as an inexpensive vehicle, in general. They all take regular maintenance and they all have issues that come up every now and then. A car like this 1985 Maserati Biturbo… more»
















