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AWD Rarity: 1989 Pontiac 6000 STE

When Honda was cranking out bread-and-butter Accords and Nissan began building the first four-door sports car, Pontiac decided to throw its hat in the ring with an all-wheel drive 6000. An interesting car with few examples left today, it… more»

Fit For Purpose: 1976 Jeep CJ5

It’s really funny how sometimes you will look at the most unlikely of cars and find yourself quite taken by them. This little Jeep has had just such an effect on me. I’m trying to put my finger on… more»

Hot Rod Time Capsule! 1930 Ford Model A

Like race cars, most hot rods evolve over time, changing colors, wheels and tires, engines, and other parts to suit a succession of new owners. This 1930 Ford Model A in Aguanga, California appears to have changed little since… more»

Fiberglass Dreams: 1957 LaDawri Conquest

Fiberglass reinforced plastic technology of the 1950s brought forth a wide array of futuristic designer body kits designed to be mounted on a variety of existing car chassis.  This allowed enthusiasts of lesser means to build a swoopy-looking sports… more»

Tri-Door Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Crew Cab

I’ll bet you haven’t seen very many crew cab trucks from 1957. This truck can be found here on eBay with a current bid over $6,600. Located in Beaumont, Texas, this truck started life as a run-of-the-mill Chevy pickup… more»

Arrow Straight: 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero

I love writing for Barn Finds. I get to write about cars that are fun, interesting, unusual and rare. This is the first time that I’ve had the opportunity to write about a car where I can say that… more»

4×4 Fixer Upper: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Like all retro 4×4’s, Ford Broncos are a hot ticket right now. While we’d all love to score a rust free survivor at a steal of a price, it takes a lot of searching (and a lot of luck)… more»

Last Licensed In 1942: 1927 Buick Master Six Brougham

The Buick Master Six Brougham Sedan was only built from 1925-1928 and has the rare opera oval windows. It was last licensed in 1942 and was a California car. It’s not every day that you come across a car… more»

Fair Weather Only: 1988 Chevy Cavalier

The second generation Chevy Cavalier did nothing to dispel the notion that this was the lowest rung on the Chevy family tree. However, many owners will tell you their car was dirt cheap to run and reliable if maintenance… more»

TV Antenna in the Back: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado

Of course, that’s noted custom Cadillac fan Elvis depicted on the Continental kit of this ’73 Eldorado, but thanks to tipster Patrick S. for including a reference to another great moment for custom Cadillacs in pop culture, William DeVaughn’s… more»

Back To School Special! 1954 Buick Special

Nothing says “High School” more than a car wearing a boatload of stick-on accessories, stripes, hood scoops, and stickers. If you trust your young driver with a 5000 lb ’50s hot-rod, or wish to relive your Glory Days, this… more»

Classic For A Cause: 1972 Plymouth Valiant

While never flashy, the reliability of the Mopar A-body sedan is legendary. In his autobiography, Lee Iacocca acknowledged “The Dart and the Valiant ran forever”, and recognized that replacing them too early contributed to Chrysler’s woes later in the… more»

The Non-Italian Stallion: 1984 Lamborghini Countach Kit Car

Kit cars can be really interesting. They are one of those things that over the last 40 years seem to cycle in and out of fashion. Some of them can be quite good cars, while some of them are… more»

Blazing Comet: 1972 Mercury Comet

The Mercury Comet and the Ford Maverick of the early 1970s are cars that people seem to either love or hate. This 1972 Comet is a car that I suspect will see comments from both sides of the fence…. more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof

This Mustang has a lot going for it! For one, it’s a Mach 1 with the 390 S-Code V8. It’s also in amazing condition inside and out. Reader Russell S puts it best when describing this car, “This car… more»

Sleeping for 24 Years: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass

This Oldsmobile Cutlass is an interesting car. It is a fourth generation car and until recently it has been sitting idle. Prior to the current owner bringing it back to life it hadn’t run since 1994. It is for… more»