Rebuilt Powertrain: 1966 Rambler Classic

From 1961 to 1966, the Classic was American Motor’s mid-range product, sandwiched between the American and Ambassador lines. Sill using the Rambler moniker in 1966, the Classic was akin to the Chevrolet Chevelle and Ford Fairlane. This station wagon,… more»

343/4-Speed: 1968 AMC AMX Go Package

Like many models from this manufacturer, AMC’s AMX spent a considerable period in the automotive wilderness. However, with values climbing faster than the market average, now could be the ideal to park one in your garage as a future… more»

Furious Fuselage: 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury 383

The new Fuselage Look wasn’t for everyone, some said it was too plain, some said it was too bold, too modern, not stylish enough, too simple. I’m a big fan as we had a ’69 Fury III sedan when… more»

74k Mile 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible

This 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible is a stunning survivor. It has a genuine 74,000 miles on its odometer and is said to have led a sheltered existence in a dry climate. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal… more»

Affordable Performance: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO

Let’s be brutally honest: Driving a 1994 Ford Taurus is the automotive equivalent of watching paint dry. The company designed the vehicle to be a competent daily driver, not one to set pulses racing. However, by joining forces with… more»

Over 100 Years Old: Two 1923 Willys-Overland Touring Cars

At one time, Willys-Overland Motor Company was the second largest automobile producer behind Ford.  Headed by John Willys, the company found itself in hard times during the Depression of 1920-1921.  What saved it was hiring a new executive on… more»

4-Speed Wagon! 1964 Oldsmobile F85

In 1964, General Motors shifted some of its compacts to a mid-size platform. The move included Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile – with the latter fielding the F85 and Cutlass models. There were plenty of F85s on the road in… more»

Glamorous Looks at a Low Cost: 1935 Ford Phaeton

The phaeton body style was one of the last vestiges of the automobile’s horse-drawn heritage.  These cars were generally light, handsomely styled, had four doors, and were less costly than their convertible sedan brethren.  One of the reasons for… more»

L78 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There are few sights sadder than a desirable classic that has fallen foul of a fender bender. That has been the fate of this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. However, the damage appears to be purely cosmetic, making it a… more»

Low Mileage Convertible: 1968 Buick Skylark

For most of its extended time in Buick’s portfolio, the Skylark was a popular mid-size automobile. In 1968, buyers could choose from the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, Gran Sport (GS), and Sportwagon when shopping for an intermediate within the… more»

Snowbird: 1979 Dodge Magnum XE GT

If you don’t look like this, there’s no sense going any further because you clearly aren’t Dodge Magnum material, at least according to their brochure touting the cool, masculine features of this Dodge Charger-like two-year-only car. This 1979 Dodge… more»

Needs Finishing: 1966 Ford Mustang

This 1966 Mustang would have been the least potent version produced by Ford during that model year. However, the seller has performed a few sensible upgrades, and its next owner could push the boat out to create the classic… more»

Barn Find RV – 1973 GMC 260 Motorhome

When powerhouse automaker General Motors Corporation entered the hot motorhome market, it leveraged vast resources to design and build the world’s premier family adventure capsule. The 1970s purpose-built recreational vehicle boasts design features unequaled today. This 1973 GMC 260… more»

GTOAA National Award Winner: 1971 Pontiac GTO

What a difference a year can make! The apex of the muscle car movement occurred in ’70 but things started to unravel in ’71. The combination of performance car insurance premium surcharges and the Clean Air Act conspired to… more»

Highly Original 55k-Mile Survivor: 1947 Nash 600 Coupe

Okay, here’s another highly-original survivor featured on Barn Finds that I’d like to know the story behind. How has it survived nearly 80 years and be in this kind of condition? I can’t recall seeing one at any of… more»

67k-Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova served Chevrolet well as one of their largest sellers between 1962 and 1979. They were straight-forward compact cars with rear-wheel-drive, replaced by the less-than-perfect FWD Citation in 1980. The fourth and last generation ran from 1975… more»

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