Former V8 Car: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint

The Falcon Sprint was introduced in mid-1963 as a sporty compact with bucket seats and a V8 engine. That gave the little car more guts when needed for a hasty getaway. But the Sprint was outflanked in 1965 by… more»

Ran When Abandoned: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

Oh seller, surely you jest in this ad here on craigslist when you say, “Ran when parked.” This car wasn’t parked. It was abandoned to the elements in the backyard of someone’s house. Mitchell G found this compelling tip… more»

Make Me Beautiful Once More: 1964 Buick Riviera

Somebody’s losing storage and thus needs you to take their 1964 Buick Riviera off their hands. Mitchell G sleuthed that person out, and you can see the ad for the Riv here on craigslist. It’s currently residing in the… more»

Older Than It Seems: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

If you read Barn Finds, you probably admire classic cars, and when some of you started getting into this hobby, a 1967 Tempest was a 30-year-old car. That’s why your brain tells you that this 1985 Ford Mustang GT… more»

Doodlebug! 1951 Ford with Mopar 318 Magnum V8

Take random car parts, American ingenuity, and a case of Old Milwaukee, and you might end up with something like this… a Doodlebug! This custom creation features the front suspension from a 1940s Ford truck, a V8 from a… more»

Parts Car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Inline-6)

The seller admits this 1969 Chevy Camaro is probably the best used as a parts car. If it were a Super Sport or a Z28, some enterprising soul would probably work to bring it back to life. But it… more»

Bargain 4×4? 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer

What the world needs now, is love sweet love. But, it also needs a small two-door pickup. People have been saying that for years now, maybe decades, and manufacturers just aren’t listening. Maybe because most people don’t actually want… more»

Same Family Since New: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer

The opening bid for this 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is certainly a bit ambitious, with the seller looking for a $30,000 offer to kick things off. However, there may be some justification here as this is a single-family owned example… more»

Originality Abounds! 1969 Chevrolet El Camino

It’s becoming a rarity to find a classic Chevrolet El Camino, such as this 1969 example that is still in its original, non-messed with form – how unusual! This Mendham, New Jersey resident really shows well with no sign… more»

41k Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

We often hear people say, “I regret not buying car X when they were affordable”. And we get it, you just never know what vehicles are going to become highly sought after in the future. While prices are already… more»

Rough Around the Edges: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Describing any classic as “rough around the edges” can be viewed as diplomatic, but it is a fair assessment of this 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It runs and drives but is begging for a new owner to treat it… more»

Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS

Some manufacturers hide the performance credentials of their offerings behind a veil of subtlety, creating vehicles that are genuine sleepers. Chevrolet felt no such need for our feature Pickup because the “SS 454” decals gracing its flanks leave no… more»

Beak Bird: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe

In the late 1960s, my father bought a dark blue Jaguar XKE 2+2. He was a doctor, and the Jag loved to break. This was not a good combination. One day the Jag dropped a part on the road… more»

16k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

Chevrolet took a leap of faith by introducing a Convertible variant to its Camaro range in 1987. It didn’t sell in significant numbers, but it was warmly welcomed by those seeking a drop-top pony car. This classic is an… more»

Bubbletop Project Revisited: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

In 1961, you could order either a Chevy Impala or a Bel Air as a 2-door hardtop with the so-called “bubbletop” roofline. But in 1962, Chevrolet decided to go with a more formal roof for the upscale Impala, leaving… more»

600 HP Restoration! 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

One of the hottest cars on the market in 1968 was the Dodge Charger R/T. Perhaps it was because of the new, curvy styling the car received that year. Or maybe it was because you could get the car… more»

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