When you look at this long-forgotten classic, two questions may come to mind. The first is, what is it? And the second is, what would you do with it if you bought it? We’ll speculate on these two points… more»
Customs
327 Chevy Power: 1971 Datsun 240Z Custom
The builder of this modified Z car has gone to great lengths to make sure this one stands out like no other, and this 1971 Datsun 240Z seems to have been put together well on the outside. The exterior… more»
Tri-Five Limousine: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Most of the time, limousines are known for focusing their attention on whoever is sitting in the back. However, with this one beginning life as an auto that’s become as iconic as the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, I’d be… more»
Radical Ram: 6-Wheeled Custom Dodge Ram Van
Every now and again, you see evidence that is borderline archeological in nature of what customization trends were in a certain era. For owners of vans from the 70s and 80s, there was seemingly no limit to what was… more»
Family Collection of Cars For Sale
Selling off a family’s collection has to be both rewarding and slightly deflating, seeing cars go away that you’ll likely never be able to buy again. But if your dad or grandparents managed to put away a variety of… more»
Toyotamino? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 1 of 1
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle was quite popular when introduced in 1964 and it went on to sell 447,000 units in the 1966 model year alone. But none of them were like this one: either a 2-door station wagon or an… more»
Pricey, but Wow! Custom 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Station Wagon
The custom car scene is alive and well, and the vehicles that enthusiasts create within this genre are many and varied. The only limiting factors are typically imagination and budget, although legislative requirements can be a factor in extreme… more»
Guaranteed Head Turner: 1978 Cadillac DeVille Custom
Classics like the Duesenberg never seem to go out of style, even neoclassics like the Excalibur, with visionaries using all sorts of starters upon which they can emulate their dream car. In this case, what we have here began… more»
Custom Opera Coupe: 1980 Cadillac Seville
We’ve featured several Cadillac Seville Opera Coupes here on Barn Finds over the years, but this 1980 model here on Craigslist in Alsip, Illinois is certainly among the most decked-out examples I can remember running across. Actually, reader Rocco… more»
Cheap Custom Project: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
Taking over a work-in-progress can be a bit of a gamble, and when that project is evolving into something custom, the risk factor for unforeseen issues popping up becomes greater. However, this VW doesn’t seem to be hiding anything,… more»
Wild Body Kit: 1989 Honda Prelude
Recently, I discussed the appeal of patina of a certain kind with a post about a very special Dodge Ramcharger. Today, we discuss patina of another sort, where we explore what can happen when too much period styling invades… more»
1985 Buick Grand National With 1,190hp!
Buick broke new ground in the 1980s when it released its Grand National range. It turned its back on the concept of powering a muscle car with a V8, adopting a turbocharged V6 offering impressive performance. These cars are… more»
454-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe
Looks are sometimes deceptive, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe. At first glance, it looks like a mild-mannered survivor wearing its original paint. However, the wider wheels offer a subtle hint that there… more»
1 of 5: 1967 Ford Thunderbird “Apollo”
From its conception in 1955, the Ford Thunderbird was a personal luxury car that had a long run in dealer showrooms. It shed its 2-seat configuration in 1958 and would carry at least four passengers in the future (until… more»
1 of 86 Foxbody Customs: 1991 Mitsuoka Dore
Have you ever heard of the Mitsuoka Dore? Well, neither did I before now. Turns out it’s something of a kit car based on the Ford Foxbody Mustang but built in Japan rather than California or Florida. It has… more»
















