Mediterranean Blue Firemist is such a beautiful color, although now that I say that, vehicle colors are such a subjective thing. At the very least, it’s an exotic-sounding name, and that’s perfect for what was an exotic car at… more»
American Classic Cars
Cranberry Time Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Finding a true survivor Chevelle convertible in today’s market is no small feat, and this 1971 example stands out precisely because it hasn’t been over-restored, reimagined, or heavily altered. Offered as an original, unmodified Malibu Chevelle convertible, this car… more»
Engine Swap or Drive? 1994 Chevrolet Camaro
On the American muscle car landscape, there’s always been two options: the high-performance version and the entry-level model. Now, the entry level designation can mean different things to different people; it could be that any model that isn’t an… more»
Restore or Ride? 1965 Rupp Grand Prix Go-Kart
Oddly enough, I’ve done seven out of the 10 Rupp machines shown here on Barn Finds over the last decade or so. Maybe that isn’t surprising, given my love of anything unusual, small, and somewhat inexpensive. Oh yeah, and… more»
Electric Start Survivor: 1972 Chaparral Firebird 440
Vintage snowmobiles have to take off in the collector market fairly soon, don’t they? As vintage cars and trucks continue to be priced at crazy numbers, getting a vintage snowmobile this nice for under a grand has to be… more»
Missed Opportunity: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible
The question of whether or not Chevrolet ever produced a convertible Monte Carlo in 1970 is a bit of a conundrum, which I’m almost certain can be positively answered no, that is, if it’s followed by clarifying at least… more»
Decent Project Car: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof
One of the fascinating “what-ifs” of American automotive styling is what direction the all-new-for-1972 Torino would had taken if five-mile-per-hour bumper regulations not taken effect in 1973. With its bold grille and intricate front bumper, the ’72 model was… more»
21K Original Miles: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
In all layers of the car hobby, there are subtle outliers of vehicles that represent excellent value but seemingly fly below the radar. They offer some combination of features or desirable mechanical components that aren’t immediately obvious when looking… more»
Four-Eyed Fox: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
Voting preferences, religion, pineapple on pizza – the list of things we argue about as a culture is near endless (and growing by the day.) The four-eyed Mustang is an example of how in automotive enthusiast culture, we can… more»
Rear-End Rusty: 1973 Mustang Mach 1
Your first decision as you approach the purchase of the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 seen here on ebay will be whether you want one of these last-of-a-generation models. The 1971-73 cars are just such a long way from… more»
Rough Around the Edges: 1970 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to join the “pony car” movement that began in the mid-1960s. Launched in 1970, the Challenger shared its new E-body platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, and both cars are in demand today… more»
















