Mr. Norm Dyno-Tuned! 1969 Dodge Super Bee

“Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge” opened in 1962 under the youthful ownership of 28 year-old Norman Kraus aka “Mr. Norm.” The Chicago dealer cranked out more than its share of potent muscle cars, providing dynamometer tuning and catering to… more»

Hidden for 30 Years: 1982 Avanti II

The Avanti underwent numerous transformations as it evolved under different ownership groups, but with its general appearance rarely changing too much, it has always enjoyed a following regardless of what was happening in the background at headquarters. This 1982… more»

Battered Cobra: 1979 Ford Mustang

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The name “Cobra” is usually one of the most feared in the muscle car dictionary, and while we currently live in a golden era of horsepower and chassis tuning, it wasn’t always this… more»

One Owner: 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria

We have the privilege of seeing some beautiful cars here at Barn Finds, and this 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria falls into that category. This is an original and unmolested one-owner classic that is in extraordinary condition. It carries all… more»

1,381 Mile Big 10: 1980 Chevrolet C-10

Details are scarce in the description for this 1980 Chevrolet C10 pickup, a desirable “Big 10” model that is listed on a Chevy dealer website with just 1,381 original miles. The photos aren’t working as they should, so you’ll… more»

14,000 Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

What’s in a name? The seller of this clean 1989 Ford Mustang GT convertible refers to it as a “GT350”, of which there was a limited number built in the early 80s in a similar color scheme to this… more»

Dusty, Not Rusty: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

  Sitting on this lift is a 1971 Mustang Mach 1 that has been in storage for many years. Its resting place must have been close to ideal because while it’s pretty dusty, it isn’t very rusty. A few… more»

Eye For Detail: 1958 Triumph TR3

Classic car enthusiasts are a hardy group of people, and they tend to be passionate about their cars. However, some people can take this passion to a higher level when they tackle a restoration project. That seems to be… more»

The Forgotten T-Type: 1985 Buick Riviera

If you’re like me, you’ve likely forgotten just how deep the line of turbocharged Buicks reached in the 1980s. While we almost always call to mind the Regal and Grand National, Buick also made T-Types out of its top-shelf… more»

Diamond in the Rough: 1971 Datsun 240Z

Every now and again, you spot a car listed as part of an estate sale that is absolutely being undersold or under-presented; this is one of those times. Though not a Series 1 car, this is a highly original… more»

Long-Stored Sports Car: 1974 TVR 2500M

TVR remains one the most wonderfully nutty vintage cars you can buy, the sort of thing I’m sure someone will figure out a way to ban within the next decade. This 2500M has recently been revived after what sounds… more»

Rolling Shell: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Sometimes buying a car requires a lot of vision. This is one of those times. The seller’s 1966 Mustang Fastback is a rolling shell that retains little of what it left the factory with. You could choose to start… more»

One Prior Owner: 1972 Dodge Challenger

1972 would be the mid-way point in the brief life of the original Dodge Challenger. It debuted late in the “pony car” war that the Ford Mustang started. Sales were brisk at first but tapered off as a waning… more»

Sounds Like A Cobra: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Replica

While most replicas tend to be a disappointment, the recreations of the classic Jaguar XK120 are among my favorites in the kit car game. For some reason, it seems like the proportions of the replicas actually improved over the… more»

Ran When Parked: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The term “ran when parked” is probably one of the most overused in the classic scene. It could describe a car that was parked yesterday or one that was parked during the Great Depression. This 1965 Mustang is one… more»

Beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396

There have been many enthusiasts who have wandered out and handed over their hard-earned cash to own a freshly restored classic of their dreams, only to watch that dream develop into a nightmare. Shoddy workmanship and questionable ethics can… more»

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