Pony Interior: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford introduced the Mustang in April 1964 and buyers began to stampede the dealers to get one. From then until the end of the 1966 model year, 1.3 million of them were assembled. The auto quickly attracted the nickname… more»

Real Rag Top! 1954 Mercury Monterey

We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Mercury Monterey “Sun Valley” editions, you know, the one with the plexiglass roof panel, but this is the first Monterey convertible that I have come across. And searching the Barn Finds library as… more»

Citrus Green Roller! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

Boasting a 12-bolt rear end and what look like Z28 stripes, this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro in Manahawkin, New Jersey might be a Z28, or maybe it picked up the Z28-only stripes and heavy duty rear end so long ago… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340

Dodge was a latecomer to the “pony car” game, not jumping in until 1970 when Plymouth redid the Barracuda. It was popular at first, but demand fell off quickly as the decline in muscle cars spilled over to the… more»

BF Auction: 1965 NSU Spider

Owning a classic car involves dedication and, quite often, sacrifice. Sometimes we must choose between one of life’s luxuries or spending that money on the project parked in our workshop. Some people are more successful in those endeavors and… more»

Rolling Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run – 12 years, to be exact. They grew in popularity after their late delay in coming to market in 1970. But, by, 1981, the design was getting tired and new life… more»

Rust Free & Stock: 1990 Honda Civic DX

We all started off driving our first cars back in the day – most of the time these were either econoboxes, with a feeble amount of power from the engine or a complete beater, with bits falling off, and… more»

No Excuses: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Coupe

Having lost my way in the thicket of “special”, “standard”, and “deluxe” designations on these pages more than once, it’s high time for me to figure this out, and here on eBay is a wonderful route to better understanding:… more»

Split Window Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics are so stunning they knock your sox off, and such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. A one-year-only model, this gem presents superbly, and the optional V8 under the hood ensures it possesses… more»

Good Bones? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

After launching the GTX in 1967 as an upscale performance car, Plymouth decided to go after the budget muscle car market in 1968. The Road Runner was a hit out of the gate, with its low price and gimmicky… more»

440-Equipped: 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible

When you look at this 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible, it is hard to believe that a company capable of producing cars of this caliber could find itself on the brink of bankruptcy a decade later. History shows that Lee… more»

Same Owner 59 Years: 1958 Buick Limited

The Limited Riviera was Buick’s contribution to celebrating General Motors’ 50th anniversary in business.  It was a nameplate they hadn’t used since before World War II. It was a luxurious automobile that was more expensive than a Cadillac Series… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet BelAir

What more can be said about a 1955 Chevy? I got nothing. They’ve been covered here, there, and everywhere pretty much since the day they first rolled off of the assembly line 68 years ago. So, why another? I’ll… more»

Original 390 V8: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

The AMC Javelin SST is the hidden hero of the classic world. With the right engine under the hood, it can match more popular models like the Mustang, Camaro, or Chevelle, but it has failed to generate the same… more»

One Owner! 1978 Toyota HiLux Pickup

As big and heavy-duty as many trucks have gotten these days, it’s nice to step back in time and re-visit the days when simple, low-cost pickups like this 1978 Toyota HiLux were just as much the norm as their… more»

Luxury Drop-Top: 1970 Cadillac De Ville Convertible

The motto of the Scout movement is “be prepared.” That can apply to many aspects of classic car ownership, but it can also prove relevant when shopping for such a car. Winter is biting deep, and it wouldn’t seem… more»

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