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Rare Notchback: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA

When it comes to placing a value on a vehicle, the options can make all the difference. While a Pontiac Trans Am GTA is already a desirable specimen, this example comes equipped with a few extras that set it… more»

Cheap Turbo: 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible

The 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible is a car that has always intrigued me. It was a car that was designed and built by Ford Australia specifically for the American market. However, it made it onto Australian roads a… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

This 1967 Camaro RS/SS is an intriguing car. It was parked in 1983 after some minor cosmetic damage, and it has only just seen the light of day. It has belonged to the same family since new, and it… more»

No Reserve 1962 Rambler Ambassador Cross Country

If you’re looking for a quick project, this 1962 Rambler Ambassador 400 Cross Country wagon isn’t it. Unless you have a tv reality show, those guys can nut-and-bolt restore a car in this condition in three days, all while… more»

Black Plate Barn Find: 1964 Lincoln Continental

Every time I see a 1964 Lincoln Continental, thoughts go right to Mr. Solo getting himself into a “pressing engagement” in the 1964 James Bond movie, “Goldfinger“. Yes, thoughts abound, how did that compressor squish a 5,000+ lb. luxury… more»

True Barn Find: 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport

After seeing the success that Pontiac had with the GTO the year before, Buick decided to produce a muscle car of their own. They added the Gran Sport (or GS) option to the intermediate Skylark for 1965, which was… more»

64k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang

It comes down to a matter of personal preference. When a person ventures out to buy a classic car that is ready to be driven and enjoyed, some buyers prefer to hand over their cash for a vehicle that… more»

Rare 225 Slant Six! 1968 Dodge Charger

When you think of the Dodge Charger, a sporty car with muscular prowess probably comes to mind, right? Well, not always. Seems that the folks at Dodge in the late 1960s thought that an inline-six with 3-on-the-tree in a… more»

Tastefully Modified: 1986 Dodge D-150

This 1986 Dodge D150 sports just the right mixture of modifications and fortunately hasn’t been taken too far down the path of custom touches. The seller started with a nicely preserved example sporting the preferred combination of a short… more»

502 Big-Block! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

Having owned a 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible for many years, I always lock-up on any similar example that surfaces. I enjoyed my big-block powered car for years but this example has quite a few upgrades over my long-departed… more»

Cheap Exotic? 1990 Chrysler TC By Maserati

Here’s another in our Cheap Exotic series. It’s a shame that these cars weren’t ready for the market before the new LeBaron was, I think it could have made all the difference. As it was, people couldn’t see paying… more»

Five-Speed 5.0! 1985 Ford LTD LX

By the mid-1980s, cars previously neutered by emissions and fuel economy requirements of the early ’70s began to show signs of life and something that had become unusual:  performance! Ford’s Fox platform began in 1978 with this car’s twin: … more»

1-Of-5: 1967 Chevrolet COPO Corvette Convertible

We’ve seen some fantastic Corvettes come across our desks in recent times here at Barn Finds, but occasionally one will appear that is a cut above the rest. That is where this 1967 Corvette Convertible fits into the equation…. more»

Hi-Po 383/4 Speed: 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite

This 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite has undergone some changes to its appearance over the years, but its original heart still beats strongly beneath. It has some rust to contend with, but there’s nothing here that we haven’t seen before…. more»

No Reserve: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned through decades of dealing with classic cars is the importance of doing some research on the vehicle that strikes the right chord with you. There are many factors to consider… more»

345 V8 4-Speed 1972 International Travelall 1110

For everyone who has complained about the Tesla Cybertruck having no design at all and just flat lines, yadda-yadda: we bring you this 1972 International Travelall 1110, the original straight-edge-designed vehicle. This decent-looking example can be found here on… more»

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