For many years, one of the greatest honors in the auto industry was to have a car chosen to be the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and in 1973, the Cadillac Eldorado Convertible earned that honor. No pace car replicas… more»
American Classic Cars
Clean Runner: 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup
The death of the small, cheap, affordable pickup truck: much has been written and opined about this topic, and for good reason. We’ve seen the small truck market absolutely decimated over the last 20 years, and while some lighter-duty… more»
Nicest One Left? 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To this day, I can still remember thinking the Oldsmobile Intrigue would have been a phenomenal first car as a 16-year old. It’s also a car that I associate with the best days of Oldsmobile, a time when it… more»
31k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Mileage claims, especially those that are extremely low, invariably ignite debate among Barn Finds readers. This trend is heightened if a seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence, and it will be fascinating to see whether that is the case with… more»
Original 396: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
Sometimes, it only takes a single attribute to separate a good project candidate from a great one. Take this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice as a prime example. It looks tired, requiring a complete restoration to recapture its former glory. The… more»
GTO-No: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
Want a small but powerful muscle car with 1970s flair and a wild green paint color to match? This 1974 Pontiac Ventura might be the car for you. But read the ad here on ebay very carefully, because while… more»
Blank Canvas Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
When the Dodge Charger was first introduced as a 1966 model, it offered a sporty fastback design outside, an unusual interior featuring four bucket seats, plus a console that ran almost the entire length of the inside area. As… more»
31k-Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird with No Reserve
In hindsight, it’s easy to poke fun at Ford for (in some people’s opinion) losing its way with the Thunderbird in the 1970s, but it’s hard to argue with the results. When Ford upsized the T-Bird in 1972, sales… more»
Just Needs Paint: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
After years of purchasing projects that needed both cosmetic and mechanical restoration, I’ve learned that you should definitely try to find endeavours that only involve one or the other. This 1985 Ford Mustang SVO is a bone dry and… more»
Stripped Survivor: 1961 Chevrolet BelAir Sedan
Talk about originality—this 1961 Chevrolet BelAir four-door sedan is in fabulous 1961 condition! The amazing thing is that it’s not an Impala, just an ordinary, low-content BelAir four-door sedan, and it has survived the test of time – unaltered,… more»
Rust-Free 1967 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
I just spent about two minutes staring into the distance pondering an important question: Have I really not driven a Chrysler C-Body, of any kind? I don’t think I have. I’ve driven hours to look at big Chryslers I’ve… more»
58k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air
Given the choice, I’m typically one of those auto enthusiasts who prefer two doors over four, at least for vintage offerings. I’m also keen on plenty of options, as fooling around with lots of gadgets helps keep me occupied… more»
Fender Flares and Lambo Wing: 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5
From the glory days of Car and Driver magazine, when the writers could actually write and the editorial board had more influence than the actual board, came this wonderful line about the De Tomaso Pantera GT5: This is a… more»
1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Holiday Coupe
As a huge Oldsmobile fan for the last few (five) decades, this one caught my eye. Being a two-door model, it’s even more unique and it appears to be in nice shape, despite its Utah sun patina. This 1969… more»
















