The Rambler American had its swan song at American Motors in 1969, to be replaced by the revived Hornet nameplate the following year. But the car went out in style with a limited-edition muscle model called the SC/Rambler, a… more»
Solid Driver: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
Four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The name for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was derived from this combo in the original car, which saw production beginning with the 1964 year model. The car had a strong start, and… more»
Frank Sinatra Edition! 1981 Chrysler Imperial
The long-time Imperial brand disappeared after 1975 with Chrysler choosing to instead emphasize its New Yorker brand in the luxury market. A brief resurrection occurred in 1981-83 when the Imperial returned as a luxury coupe based on the Cordoba… more»
Regatta Blue Stunner: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
This 1985 Ford Mustang GT looks super sharp in beautiful Light Regatta Blue paint, with factory T-tops and the preferred combination of a 5.0L V8 and manual gearbox. This is one of the so-called “four-eyed” models owing to its… more»
Pace Car Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re so accustomed to seeing pace cars all gussied up and in someone’s personal collection that it’s a bit disorienting to see one looking as rough and as disheveled as this example. This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is perhaps one… more»
Rust Free and Runs: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z appears to be in respectable, unrestored condition with no obvious modifications from stock. The paintwork is glossy, it retains the oftentimes missing OEM hubcaps, and the bumpers still shine nicely. The 240Z is described as… more»
Original 440: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible
When you wash your hair, several options are available to dry it. You could choose the natural method or break out the hairdryer. Slipping behind the wheel of a classic like this 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible and flooring… more»
Big Bad Blue: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
Some classic cars tick more of the right boxes than others, but this 1969 AMC Javelin SST ticks some good ones. It features a healthy V8 under the hood, a recently refurbished interior, and one of the most desirable… more»
Stunning Restoration: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Most of the older Pickups we see at Barn Finds tend to be project vehicles requiring varying amounts of work. Less common are completed restorations, especially ones that present as beautifully as this 1953 Chevrolet 3100. While it probably… more»
1 of 1,294! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
Pontiac’s sporty two-door wagon hit the show rooms in 1955, General Motors’ practical application of 1954’s well-received Corvette Nomad show car. Named after an 18th-century Detroit-area Ottawa Chieftain, Pontiac leveraged the Native American theme, including the stylish “arrow” side… more»
Pampered Classic: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar is the car that nearly never was. When the management team from the Mercury Division took their proposal to the Ford board to add what would become known as a pony car to their range, Ford… more»
Minty Notchback: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
This 1989 Ford Mustang LX is a desirable notchback body style with the venerable 5.0L V8 coupe. The Mustang has under 100,000 miles and is equipped with the preferred manual gearbox. There’s no reserve to speak of and bidding… more»
Former Movie Star? 1988 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Usually, when one mentions Hess & Eisenhardt, thoughts go to Presidential limousines and other such heavily modified, and often armored, vehicles. As for convertible converters, the name American Sunroof Corporation (ASC), a former OEM contractor, immediately comes to mind…. more»



















