Homologation Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

Life in NASCAR is very much an action-reaction kind of existence.  To achieve what the bigwigs in Daytona call parity, rules are bent, massaged, and sometimes overlooked to make sure the show is a good one.  Take for example… more»

Affordable Pioneer: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Although it sometimes ignites debate, most classic enthusiasts consider the 1964 Pontiac GTO as the “father” of the muscle car era. Certainly, there was no disputing its performance credentials. However, with many of the 32,450 cars produced during that… more»

Solid Warehouse Find: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Considered by many to be the godfather of muscle cars, the Pontiac GTO hit the scene in 1964. As a performance version of the mid-size Tempest, the GTO was promoted to series status from 1966-71. This 1970 Bermuda Blue… more»

Two Owner Driver: 1937 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

While writing for Barn Finds is a pleasure and a privilege, the downside is that I often face cars I would love to park in my garage. If I were to buy every one of them, my garage would… more»

Barn-Bound 42 Years: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado

In 1966, Oldsmobile introduced a personal luxury car that had front-wheel-drive on a U.S. domestic production car for the first time since the Cords of the 1930s. The Toronado would enjoy a lengthy run to 1992 by which time… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

I’m not alone in believing that about the only thing better than a meticulously restored classic is one that has survived for decades in unmolested form and still presents well. Such is the story of this 1969 Pontiac Firebird…. more»

Hemi-Powered! A Pair Of 1957 Dodge Coronets

Update 3-20: I have revised the engine info. for Coronet #2. – JO So, is it a good thing if you’re looking for an older car and you find what you want but then you learn that it’s really… more»

A Patina You Can’t Buy: 1938 Ford Pickup

As time marches on, we see fewer and fewer original prewar vehicles.  Nearly all of the ones in good condition have been restored once or twice by now.   In the infrequent event that a truly original vehicle in presentable… more»

305 cid V6! 1964 GMC 4×4 Pickup

After decades of service as a South Dakota farm truck, this nearly all-original 1964 GMC 4×4 pickup comes to market in running mechanical condition. The faded red original paint, never-repaired dents, and tall skinny tires complete the authentic work… more»

Donated R/V: 1978 Travel Queen

Ah, the ballad of the forgotten motorhome. These once-grand rigs that likely belonged to an original owner with dreams of the open road and the excitement of uncharted destinations so quickly become yesterday’s news once they hit a certain… more»

Affordable 1981 Chevrolet Corvette L81

By 1981, Chevrolet (and the buying public) knew that time was running out for the venerable C3 Corvette. A model that had served the company with distinction since 1968 received only minor updates in its final two years. These… more»

12k Original Miles: 1983 Ford Bronco XLT

There’s been so much fanfare surrounding the first- and second-generation Broncos that the 3rd generation was overlooked. It’s always been my favorite – likely because this is the vintage I grew up with – but seems to have been… more»

3 Rows Plus Skylights! 1968 Buick Sport Wagon

Buick introduced the Sport Wagon back in 1964, but it got a restyling for ’68 which included some new body sculpting and a revised single-piece front skylight, which eliminated that pillar between the glass so the passengers in the… more»

Original 4-Speed RS/SS! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

This! That’s right, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS is an excellent survivor example, it’s my favorite version of Chevy’s iconic first-gen pony car, and it’s green. Expensive at $45K? Considering what it is, and its condition, it’s not a… more»

Dumb And Dumber Replica! Mutt Cutts 1993 Ford Econoline Van

Two things immediately come to mind I can put on our big TV that will all but guarantee my wife will leave the room if I’m yearning for some alone time- an episode of Cheaters, or any part of… more»

Pinchero Pickup: 1975 Ford Pinto

Ford joined the growing U.S. subcompact market in 1971 with the Pinto. They found a lot of sales success over the 10 years the Pinto was sold, but also some bad PR due to its design when impacted from… more»

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