Good Bones: 1980 International Harvester Scout II

While the market can ebb and flow on pricey sports cars and luxury vehicles, old-school 4x4s seem to be reliable as the rain in terms of steady values. This 1980 International Scout Harvester II is one of the less-often-seen… more»

Abandoned Luxury: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit

Ah, 1980s luxury. There’s very little that has come close to the time in which you were considered a member of high society if you drove a car like the Zimmer Golden Spirit. I can’t really fathom this same… more»

360 V8 Sleeper: 1967 Dodge Dart 270

The Dart began as Dodge’s entry-level full-size car in 1960. But by 1963, the nameplate was repositioned as a compact to replace the outgoing Lancer and the Dart had a solid run through 1976. This 1967 Dart 270 is… more»

Field Find: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440 Convertible

Upon its introduction in 1967, the Plymouth GTX beat the Road Runner to market by a year and later began sharing a similar appearance to the bird car in 1968.  But the 1967 model sort of has a charm… more»

All Original 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With Only 36k Miles!

The classic world constantly evolves, with some cars experiencing a new lease on life. It wasn’t many years ago when cars like this 1979 Camaro Z28 would have been largely ignored. It emerged at the height of The Malaise… more»

Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Hardtop

If you search the article history on Barn Finds, you will find that most examples of the 1971 Mustang featured are the Fastback version. This is understandable because it includes the highly desirable Mach 1. The Hardtop derivative is… more»

1-of-50? 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Words like “legend” and “iconic” are bandied around the classic scene with such monotonous regularity that some enthusiasts cannot help but become irritated by their use. That is understandable, but it is sometimes unavoidable. They are ideal for describing… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1973 Ford Ranchero GT

Vehicles like this 1973 Ford Ranchero GT can offer potential owners an excellent compromise. Although they won’t carry the load you could drop into the bed of an F-Truck, they still acquit themselves well on that front. The interior… more»

55k Original Miles: 1967 Plymouth Satellite

Although I admit a weakness to cars wearing the Blue-Oval badge, I am, first and foremost, a classic car enthusiast. I admire all vehicles, although some make a more significant impact than others. This 1967 Plymouth Satellite is a… more»

Increased Price: Highwayman TV Truck Prop

UPDATED 4/5/23 — We last saw this interesting vehicle just four months ago and nothing much has seemed to have changed — except the price. The original listing was for $65,000, and now the seller is looking for $35,000… more»

Ongoing Beep-Beep: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner

OK, strictly a subjective statement but I have always thought the ’73 Plymouth Road Runner, such as this Spring Valley, Wisconsin example, got the styling right, in the way that the ’71 and ’72 got it wrong. Beyond that,… more»

Price Dropped: 1926 Ford Model T Touring

UPDATE 04/06/2023: It is said that he who hesitates is lost, but there are times when that isn’t true. Such is the case with this 1926 Ford Model T Touring. We saw this classic around three months ago, with… more»

GM Powered! 1965 Ford Falcon Wagon

With the Falcon in 1960, Ford joined the movement to add a compact car to their lineup. Studebaker and AMC had already gotten there, with GM and Chrysler right behind. The Falcon would prove quite successful and was a… more»

Stephen King Movie Car: 1973 Buick Electra 225

When people plunk down the money to purchase a collectible car, they usually do so for one of two reasons: as an investment or for enjoyment.  Throwing money down the drain is never a good idea, but sometimes cars… more»

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

“Rust free” rarely means zero rust, and sometimes it means you don’t pay extra for all that rust. Despite this 1965 Mustang’s Woodstock, Connecticut address, undercarriage pictures seem to back up the seller’s claim of a California classic with… more»

Daily Driver: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

“Get off my lawn!” OK, now that I have that out of the way, I have a 1972 Ford Gran Torino, finished in Dark Green Metallic for review today. A movie star car? Not exactly, this one’s a “Sport… more»

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