Rare Brewster Green: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455

I generally take a pass on second-gen (’70-’81) Pontiac Trans Ams – it’s nothing personal, they just don’t draw my interest. This one, however, caught my attention for two reasons. One is the SD-455 decal on the shaker hood… more»

The Right Stuff? 1950 Oldsmobile 98

Said to have 98% of its original parts (not 97 and not 99 but 98%), this 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan is rumored to have belonged to U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager (sound barrier breaker) in the fifties…. more»

Hatchback Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout

By the late 1960s, all the U.S. automakers were cooking up ideas on how to compete with the surge of small, imported cars coming from Japan and Europe. Chevy was working on the Vega, AMC was planning to chop… more»

Black-Plate Survivor: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300

We’ve seen a few examples of the venerable Volkswagen Beetle recently at Barn Finds, and their condition has ranged from the drop-dead gorgeous to ones requiring plenty of TLC. This 1966 Beetle stands out for me because it is… more»

Dilapidated 1960 MGA Roadster Project

The MGA stood out for its swoopy looks when it hit the market in 1955. Its design was a chasm away from the MG T-Series cars, with their clamshell bonnets, upright radiators, and running boards. The MGA was faster,… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet

The average home garage is not the ideal location for a restoration project. This is especially true when the object of your desire is of a larger size. While a ’59 Cadillac is desirable, restoring one in that environment… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1952 Willys Aero Lark

Enthusiasts considering a first restoration project can find the prospect daunting. The thought of scraping and grinding away years of accumulated rust and welding in new steel can see many throw the entire concept into the “too hard” basket…. more»

One Family Owned: 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2-Door Sedanet

Until recently, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster had belonged to the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It has spent more than twenty-five years in storage, but the seller revived it, ready to go to… more»

Rebuilt 351: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible

It is hard to think of any motoring experience more enjoyable than hitting the road on a sunny day behind the wheel of a classic convertible. That prospect becomes more tantalizing when the vehicle in question has a healthy… more»

For Love Or Money? 1964 International Travelall

“Will you buy it for love, or money?” That’s the question the advertising for the 1964 International Travelall asked! This particular ’64 Travelall has recently been taken out of the storage it’s been in since 1986 and has been… more»

Parked For 61 Years! 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

If you tried to remember all of the events that have occurred in the past sixty-one years that have shaped our society, the list would be enormous. Throughout those decades, this 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe has sat in this… more»

Sensible Starting Point for the Price: 1966 Mustang

Sensible starting point, sensible price. That’s about what sums up this 1966 Mustang Coupe, available here on craigslist for an asking price of $6500. You can pick it up east of Nashville should you tender an offer acceptable to… more»

Not Quite Original: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

There are two types of Corvette people: those who worship at the altar of originality and those who customize the cars to make them their own.  The person who cobbled together this 1964 Corvette coupe for sale on eBay… more»

Your Turn: Thrashed 1965 Mustang Fastback

You’re not getting a title for this 1965 Mustang Fastback, which will be sold on a bill of sale. In fact, what you’re really buying with this car is a VIN. Why do I say that? Because the current… more»

Super-Rare Renault Sport Spider In California

Who can argue with the vendor, who says, “This car is pure driving fun!” It’s as cute as all-get-out, and a model that it’s safe to say is rarely seen in the U.S. It may seem oddly familiar, but… more»

1983 Mazda RX-7: Rescue Me from the Dirt!

Twelve years ago, this 1983 Mazda RX-7 was a running, driving car. On a given Sunday, or Tuesday, or whatever, someone pulled it into a covered barn, parked it, and walked away. That same someone, or another someone (probably… more»

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