Sport Sedan V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With the arrival of the Tri-Five Chevies, a new body style was offered by the car maker, a 4-door hardtop called the Sport Sedan. It debuted in 1956 (not 1955) and was available in both 210 and Bel Air… more»

R-code 428 V8: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet

The R-code designation for Ford engines in the 1960s was lingo for the company’s racing motors. It began with some potent 427s being dropped into earlier Galaxie 500s. Later, they turned to the lighter Fairlanes and Torinos and used… more»

Blank Canvas: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When it was new, this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda offered looks and performance that would satisfy most enthusiasts. Its glory days seem long behind it, and it will require a dedicated individual to regain its lost youth. It is a… more»

Daily Driver: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

While Ford is credited with creating the pony car segment with the Mustang, the vehicles produced in response by General Motors were worthy opposition. The 1968 Pontiac Firebird is a prime example because its variants could go toe-to-toe with… more»

Early SUV: 1960 Willys Jeep Utility Wagon

Willys is famous for making the all-purpose Jeep during (and after) World War II. The name lives on today as a part of the Chrysler Corporation portfolio. After the war, they began making a station wagon (2WD) and a… more»

The First SUV? 1956 International Travelall

There’s a lot of speculation and discussion as to what the first SUV was, at least in the United States. Considered by many as the first “SUV”, this 1956 International Travelall is posted here on craigslist in Sierra Vista,… more»

A Piece Of Jeep History: 1949 Willys Jeepster

(Updated 10/30 to reflect the error in engine identification – JO) Jeeps are a hot commodity these days! I’m floored by the list prices for new models but it doesn’t seem to matter – they sell. And, it’s not… more»

Keep On Truckin’: 1971 GMC 3500 Transporter

Here’s a potential solution to a problem. You wheel and deal in old cars, or maybe you just have a nice modest, constantly changing collection. But transportation of acquired vehicles always causes a rub. Well, you can buy this… more»

Airflyte Project: 1949 Nash 600 Super

You know one when you see one! Bathtub, blimp, submarine, capsule, however, you choose to describe it, a 1949 Nash is a definite attention-getter. I have always been fascinated by this new for ’49 design but in a perverse… more»

390 V8 Power: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA

Ford joined the mid-size muscle car craze in 1966 when it added the Fairlane GT/GTA to the mix (GT = 4-speed, GTA = automatic). With an all-new body featuring stacked headlights that resembled the senior Fords, the GT/GTA wasn’t… more»

Tidy and Solid: 1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible

With winter fast approaching, now might seem an odd time to add a Convertible to your garage. However, nothing could be further from the truth. While the weather limits the opportunities for classic motoring, it does allow the opportunity… more»

Adopt This Cat: 1961 Jaguar Mk II 3.8L

The Jaguar Mk II was a solidly successful car for Jaguar in every way. Over 85,000 were sold between 1959 and 1967. The cars were exported around the world, particularly to North America, swelling Britain’s trade coffers. In saloon… more»

The Hunt for the Owen Magnetics

One of the more enjoyable aspects of writing for Barn Finds is getting exposure to stories about significant cars being brought back to life by passionate caretakers. I’ve mentioned my love of the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in the… more»

454/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Some enthusiasts find a project build beyond their capabilities. The issue could be skill levels, lack of time, or simply not knowing where to start. That makes vehicles like this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS hard to resist. Once the… more»

Fairly Complete? 1969 Dodge Charger

Sometimes it’s a matter of perspective. Is the glass half full or half empty? Have you traveled many miles on your journey, or do you have many miles to go? Such is the case with this 1969 Dodge Charger…. more»

Euro Spec Project: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3

“A man has to know his limitations.” These are the seller’s words when describing this European-market specification 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. He’s referring to the fact that while he has the Mercedes running and driving under its own power,… more»

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