The leader of the “pony car” pack, the Mustang, was in its fifth year in 1969. It got a fresh, new look and some more muscle under the hood, which enabled Ford to deliver 300,000 units for the model… more»
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Three On The Tree! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
There have been no shortage of 1963 Chevrolet Impalas covered on Barn Finds. Considering that 1.6 M were assembled that year, I guess it’s no surprise that they keep turning up. Our subject car, however, is a convertible –… more»
Wants Carb Work: 1973 Jensen Healey Roadster
Was there ever a more star-crossed car than the Jensen Healey? The “committee” approach to its creation included several headstrong personalities with different objectives: Kjell Qvale, Donald Healey, his son Geoffrey, and at least two designers. The quest for… more»
Finish It Yourself: 1971 Chevrolet Blazer
Unlike vintage Broncos, Blazers came in both four-wheel-drive and two-wheel-drive. The 2wd versions have been the subject of numerous custom rides over the years. Where else can you get a full-size vintage cruiser that can be lowered, hot-rodded, and… more»
Air Cooled Project: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0
It was the late 1960s. Volkswagen’s Karmann Ghia had had a long and satisfying run but was out of date, and Porsche wanted to replace its entry-level 912. The entwined history of Porsche and Volkswagen goes back a long… more»
1937 Packard Super 8 Model 1501 Convertible Coupe
The Packard Motor Car Company slogan — Ask the man who owns one — was kind of a meme before the world even knew what memes were. Of course, if Packard were still around today, it would likely have… more»
Summer Driver: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Now’s the time to sell a convertible if you’ve got one in the driveway taking up space. Summer driving season is upon us, and cars like this 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible represent an ideal way to cruise with… more»
1 of 701: 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible
The Plymouth GTX arrived on the muscle car scene in 1967 but was only around for five years as a model of its own. It was a performance machine for those buyers who also wanted a higher level of… more»
One Owner 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454!
The C3 Corvette has always been a popular collector among classic car enthusiasts, and for good reason. This American icon has been at the forefront of the sports car world for over half of a century, and shows no… more»
Stylish Pixie: 1967 Austin Healey Sprite
The Austin Healey Sprite was first marketed as the beloved Bugeye in 1958. In 1961, the Sprite body was updated and twinned with the MG Midget to give customers an option under each badge. The Austin Healey version was… more»
Tidy Driver: 1967 MGB Roadster
The MGB was such a hit that over 525,000 were sold worldwide. For a first foray into the vintage car world, an MGB is a prime candidate. Usually, the initial price of the car is reasonable, and parts availability… more»
1969 SAMCO Cord Warrior with a 440 V8
There’s no denying that the original, but short-lived, Cord 810/812 automobile would be on the first ballot of nominees of any Automotive Styling and Innovation Museum. The sleek European styling alone from designer Gordon Buehrig was a big leap… more»















