Concours Condition: 23k Mile 1972 Lincoln Continental

As most readers can tell, a lot of the writers here are big fans of seventies luxury barges.  There is simply no vehicle on the road today that has that floating-on marshmallow creme ride that these vehicles all possess. … more»

Some Assembly Required: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

The first generation C1 Corvette series was introduced in 1953 and ran through 1962. Made of fiberglass to keep production costs down, early cars shared an in-line six-cylinder with every other Chevy model, but there the resemblance ended. With… more»

Vintage Overlander: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

We’ve featured quite a few Chevrolet Blazer Chalets over the years here on Barn Finds. They seem to be coming out of the woodwork recently in varying conditions. Back in the ’70s, Chevy touted the Chalet as a “4-Wheel-Drive Cabin… more»

Forgotten Supercar: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera

If you had to assemble a top 10 list of exotic and/or sports cars that are regularly found abandoned and in need of restoration, the DeTomaso Pantera would almost certainly be on the list. I’m not sure why it… more»

Epic Kiddy Car: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT California

You may want a Ferrari 250 GT California; if you do, welcome to the club. However, these are out of reach for most collectors as the buy-in never dips below six figures (and then there’s the insurance! Heavens to… more»

Restore Or Restomod? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro arrived in 1967 as Chevrolet’s response to the immensely popular Ford Mustang. Sharing its basic design with the Pontiac Firebird, the Camaro would quickly rise to second place in sales for the next several years (it would… more»

Microcar Project: 1958 Berkeley SE328

Run by Charles Panter and located in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England, Berkeley Caravans was making glass-reinforced plastic (fiberglass) travel trailers in the 1950s. Having developed an alacrity with GRP but also suffering from the seasonality of trailer sales, Berkeley was… more»

Q-Code 428! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500

The Ford Galaxie 500 got a restyle on the outside and underneath for 1965, but it wasn’t until the following year that the Galaxie 500 7-Litre was introduced, sporting a new 428 engine under the hood for ’66.  Back… more»

396 Big-Block V8: 1968 Chevrolet C20

Here’s an “Action Line” (’67-’72) Chevrolet pickup truck that was built with some action under its hood. It’s a non-runner for now but this ’68 edition may still have some potential residing in its old bones. It’s also a… more»

Some Assembly Required: Pair of 1957 Isetta 300s

The Isetta was a quirky, Italian-deigned microcar built in several countries, including Germany and the UK. Due to its egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows, it became known as a “bubble car” and was capable of achieving 78 mpg on… more»

Parked 30 Years: 1970 Ford Country Sedan Wagon

Although it didn’t come quite as well trimmed out as the more upscale Country Squire, Ford’s Country Sedan got the people-moving job done capably back in the day if you had a large family.  And while it was considered… more»

Low-Mile Estate Find: 1989 Lincoln Town Car

It’s somewhat morbid to think about, but buying what is to be someone’s “last car” may actually be a shrewd purchasing strategy. After all, it’s the car they clearly wanted all their life; they probably used it sparingly, and… more»

Ultimate Tow Rig: 1990 Ford F350 Lariat Dually

In the late eighties and early nineties, if you wanted a truck with pulling power you went to your local Ford dealer for a 7.3 diesel F250 or F350.  Reliable and relatively economical, these trucks had a reputation that… more»

Daily Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack

It can be frustrating to spot the classic of your dreams only to face a seller unwilling to allow in-person inspections. That makes this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A a breath of fresh air, with its owner actively encouraging it…. more»

Solid Project: 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA 390

This 1966 Fairlane GTA could be an ideal candidate for Blue-Oval enthusiasts seeking a restoration project. It promises impressive performance and excellent comfort wrapped in a practical package that can comfortably seat five. It looks tired, but it is… more»

15 Years In The Barn: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

An enthusiast can begin a classic restoration project only to find they have bitten off more than they can chew. They could decide to chew harder, although some will elect to bundle up their pride and joy and despatch… more»

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