Full-size domestic convertibles make regular appearances here on Barn Finds. And with good reason – they’re a throw-back to another time, one, that unfortunately, is lost to the ages. The good news is that, usually, these drop-tops were built… more»
Low-Mile Survivor! 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT
Mystic, Connecticut, a few blocks from the briny waters of the Atlantic Ocean, might be nearly the last place to hunt for almost completely-original classic cars suitable for entry in survivor class, but that’s exactly what we have here…. more»
Monster Grand National: 1986 Buick Regal 4×4
Why, why, why? It’s that age-old question, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that you should. And here’s a case in point, a 1986 Buick Regal 4X4. While it’s easy to appreciate the planning and mechanical skills… more»
Desirable Model: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE Y82
Although tightening emission regulations were biting deep by 1977, Pontiac tried to inject some excitement into its Trans Am range, releasing the Special Edition Y82. They have become desirable classics, achieving a significant premium over the price commanded by… more»
Needs Finishing: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Tackling somebody’s unfinished project build can be daunting, but some find the challenge irresistible. That is the situation with this 1973 Plymouth Road Runner, with the photos suggesting it will take a new owner more time than money to… more»
Preserve or Restore? 1955 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Some classics come with so much character that the thought of performing a restoration seems somehow wrong. That could be the case with this 1955 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup. Its panels wear the usual assortment of bumps and bruises, but… more»
Redone Everything! 1964 Plymouth Valiant Convertible
What a wonderfully fine little car! It’s not a pretentious collectible, or a fawned-over muscle car, just a nice compact convertible in the form of a 1964 Plymouth Valiant. This is the type of old car that is too… more»
Daily Driver: 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
In the 1970s, U.S.-made cars started going on diets. The Mustang “pony car” became the Mustang II sub-compact in 1974. The GM full-size cars shrank in 1977, followed by their intermediates in 1978. The big Chevrolets, for example, lost… more»
2,254 Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang 25th Anniversary
If the domestic brands are known for one thing, it’s never seeing an opportunity to create a special edition model they didn’t like. The Ford Mustang and other muscle cars like it are perhaps subject to being made into… more»
Kit Of Parts: 1977 Ford Mustang II
“When America needed a better idea in driving fun, Ford put Mustang II on wheels.” I can hear the Mustang II haters rolling in their cyber graves after that line from a Mustang II brochure back in 1977. This… more»
Never-Restored C-Code! 1965 Mustang Project
Parked since 1986, this first-generation Mustang fastback in Walker, Louisiana shows few signs of hot-rodding, though a low-budget color change from Dynasty Green to white detracts from survivor status. The listing here on eBay shows an honest classic that… more»
LS-Powered! 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
How many times have we heard someone say, “Drop an SBC in it!”, or “Drop a Hayabusa in it!” – many times, that’s how many. I don’t mention that as if it’s a bad thing, it’s just a fact… more»