I have often wondered about the El Camino “Gap”, 1961-1963, and what was the cause. Chevrolet was two years behind Ford’s Ranchero, who brought the car/pickup concept to market in the ’57 model year. And then Ford made another… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Modified California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
The Ford Mustang California Special is a looker, thanks to its variety of cosmetic add-ons that made the standard-issue car far more aggressive and sporting. They are rare to find in any form today, with just over 4,000 made… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Foundation! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
An old proverb tells us that the wise man builds his house upon a rock, and muscle car evangelists preach that the wise gear head builds not upon the sinking sand of rust, but on rock-solid metal. This 1970… more»
• Stories • 12 Comments
Story of a Field Find: Two Classic Chevrolets
Unlike so many reports here on Barn Finds, this is not a critique of a car for sale but the story of two cars that were rescued, with one of them currently undergoing a complete restoration. First is a… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
427/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Semantics are important and descriptions matter. Take this 1966 Impala SS, the listing claims it as a true SS 427 car. Well, it’s really an Impala SS with a 427 engine, as an Impala SS427 was specifically known as… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Hemi Under Hood! 1946 Ford Business Coupe
If I were a dyed-in-the-wool Ford guy, I’d get a bit irked every time I went to cruise-in or a car show and observed a ’30s-’40s vintage Ford harboring a Chevrolet 350-350 (350 CI engine/350 Turbo-Hydramatic trans) providing the… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Sale Find: No Reserve 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold by the daughter of the owner who passed away. The car is a little rough and will needs some work to get it back on the road but it is running…. more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
980 Original Miles: 1997 Plymouth Prowler and Trailer
The Plymouth Prowler remains one of the more striking automotive curiosities created in the last 30 years, and a fine example of why building the show car isn’t always a good idea. I can still remember when it was… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Fresh 383: 1968 Dodge Coronet
This 1968 Dodge Coronet has a tough and purposeful appearance, and its looks aren’t deceiving. With a freshly rebuilt drivetrain and a few sensible upgrades, this is a classic that should offer its next owner power to burn when… more»
• For Sale • 27 Comments
1973 AMC AMX Pierre Cardin 401 V8 4-Speed!
The original owner of this 1973 AMC AMX Pierre Cardin edition must have had fun checking boxes on the order sheet, it’s just about as loaded with features as it got in that era. This would be one fantastic… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
56 Mile Garage Find! 1987 Buick Grand National
By now, many of us have seen the excellent YouTube channel developed by New York-based detailer Ammo NYC. The detailing shop has earned a reputation for not only being entrusted with multi-million dollar collections, but also for reviving long-stored… more»
• For Sale • 35 Comments
428HO/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Most people don’t know that when the 2nd generation of the Pontiac Grand Prix was introduced, it was available with either a 370 horsepower or 390 horsepower 428 HO engine. Here is a beautiful example that is located in… more»
• For Sale • 20 Comments
Boxed In! 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Like the old VHS machine on its trunk, this 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Warren, Michigan found itself discarded, a thing that once held utility for the owner, but not for a long time. After a decade or three… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Two Car Deal! 1971 Javelin SST 401 and Parts Car
Cambridge defines a javelin as “a long stick with a pointed end that is thrown in sports competitions,” and American Motors Corporation’s car of the same name certainly matches that description. Thanks to Ford’s hugely popular Mustang, we call… more»
• For Sale • 26 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler
Is this Barn Find’y enough? I thought so. This 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler is a car that a few million of us dream about finding hidden away in a barn or garage somewhere, forgotten, hidden amongst the general stuff…. more»
• For Sale • 45 Comments
Judge Tribute: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Whether you call them clones, copies, or tributes, there are some people in the classic car hobby that feel they are almost blasphemous. If you aren’t familiar with them, they are cars that at first glance appear to be… more»
