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Classifieds Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

There is a story behind virtually every car that we see here at Barn Finds. Some of these stories are enough to gladden our hearts, while others will tear at our heartstrings. I wish that I could say that… more»

Stored 27 Years: One-Owner 1971 AMC Javelin SST

The elderly owner of this 1971 AMC Javelin SST purchased the car off the showroom floor in January of 1971, and it has remained in his possession ever since. He admits that he doesn’t get to use it much… more»

Parked In ’03: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible

The 1965 model year brought with it a major restyle for the Corvair, and the changes were more than just skin-deep. Further mechanical refinements and new rear suspension meant that the vehicle now drove as well as it looked,… more»

No Reserve Rarity! 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

This is it! It’s a first-year Cadillac Eldorado convertible wearing unique sheet metal not shared with other models. It’s actually considered the first generation Eldo and it only spanned the single year 1953. Rare? You bet, there were only… more»

Crazy Fiero Bike! 1984 Custom Trike

Fieros have been on my mind as of late as a museum dedicated to desirable Fiero parts and cars was recently wiped out by flooding caused by the breached dam in Michigan. It was a reminder that there’s a… more»

Spotless Commuter: 1993 Ford Festiva L

Some cars are muscular and brutal and have plenty of attitude that captures the heart and mind of an enthusiast. Others are like a little puppy that people simply want to take home because it is cute and playful…. more»

Useful Classic: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon

Say you want a classic car, but you need it to fulfill a practical purpose as well. Not only that, but you don’t have a lot of money to spend, at least for the initial purchase. Think you need… more»

Nicely Restored: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

For enthusiasts, ownership of a classic car is more about a passion for their vehicle of choice, with numbers and build totals taking a back seat. However, sometimes numbers can tell an interesting story within themselves, and that would… more»

Mark Cross Edition: 1982 Chrysler LeBaron

With one preserved Chrysler LeBaron written about in the past 24 hours, it’s time to look at another example that represents the top of the line trim if you had to own a LeBaron. This is the coveted Mark… more»

Rare Manual K5: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer

Oftentimes, when sellers use words like “rare” and “hard to find,” there’s some shades of gray in that description. It could be that the feature that makes it rare is so obscure, it barely registers as significant on most… more»

Solid Survivor: 1968 Shelby GT350

By 1968, the Shelby GT350 had lost something of its hard edge and had become a more comfortable and refined vehicle when compared to its predecessors. Running changes across the entire Mustang range for the 1968 model year impacted… more»

Parked For 20 Years: 1975 Mercury Bobcat

Jumbo shrimp. Original copy. The oxymoron was turned into an artform by Yogi Berra with such statements as “Nobody goes to that restaurant anymore, it’s always too crowded.” and phrases like that which make sense but don’t make any… more»

One Of Only 201! 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS396 Z16

It’s like finding hen’s teeth, it is, in the case of this 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS Z16. This is the model that was the forerunner of the SS396 Chevelle. All assembled in Kansas City in early 1965, the Z16… more»

One Repaint from New: 1992 Ford Mustang GT

While I have made it no secret that I love notchback body Fox platform Mustangs, clean hatches are sometimes just as eye-catching. Perhaps even more so, given it seems the bulk of them have been modified or abused in… more»

No Reserve Turbo: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible

The Chrysler LeBaron convertible has been deemed “collectible” by some automotive pundits over the last few years, so it’s no surprise to see the seller of this example pushing it as a potential collector’s item. I’m not sure where… more»

Paxton Supercharger Equipped: 1993 Ford Mustang GT

There was a time when it seemed like a notchback Mustang was a hard car to find; now, they are seemingly up for grabs every week on eBay. This one is made slightly more special for being a low-mileage… more»