Twister Special? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

In the Spring of 1970, Ford ran a promotion with its dealers in the Kansas City sales district to peddle 96 Grabber Orange Mach 1’s. There were called Twister Specials as the geographic area is sometimes called Tornado Alley…. more»

This Austin-Healey Mark II 3000 Is A Solid Driver

Frankly, when buying a new-to-you old car, longtime ownership is a very good thing. Beware the quick flippers! This Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BJ7, first registered in 1964, has been in the current custodian’s custody since 2005, and it’s… more»

Rare Truck: 1931 Kleiber 2.5 Ton Flatbed

Over the past decade of running Barn Finds, we’ve only ever come across one other Kleiber truck, which is rather astonishing considering we’ve featured nearly 40k vehicles and reviewed twice that many tips in that time period. If Kleiber… more»

Numbers-Matching 425! 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom

Oldsmobile introduced the 88 in 1949, and for nearly half of its lifespan, it was the most profitable line of vehicles the company produced.  The full-size car had a successful 50-year run, finally ceasing production in 1999, and during… more»

Fresh Paint and Motor: 1973 Chevrolet C-10

First of all, it’s hard to go wrong with a short-bed Chevrolet C10 pickup. The description pretty much writes itself, with most buyers and seller looking at the dimensions of the bed before anything else. So when you take… more»

Restored in 2003: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

The Bonneville, named after the salt flats in Utah, was part of the Pontiac line-up from 1957-2005. For most of that time they were full-size cars and some the biggest automobiles built by General Motors. This 1966 convertible is… more»

1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Project

There are some cars that look good even though they need a lot of work. This 1970 Pontiac Formula 400 is one of them, as long as you don’t look too close! This is a project car even though… more»

Stored since ’79! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Someday, if not already, something like a Honda Civic Si will top America’s list of “Top Ten Classic Performance Cars.” Many enthusiasts of a certain age, however, name the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, like this Cody, Wyoming convertible as their… more»

Rebuilt Powertrain: 1974 Saab EMS

OK, let’s momentarily ditch the sugary diet of GTOs, Mustangs, Chargers, et al. and take a look at what I would consider to be a quirky car, but one that had some spirited moves, a 1974 Saab EMS. OK,… more»

Bobby Darin Owned? 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

Between 1956 and 1964, Studebaker built several cars with the word “Hawk” in the name. The last was the Gran Turismo Hawk or GT Hawk. It was more formal looking than its predecessors, with styling cues that resembled both… more»

Owned 20 Years: 1988 BMW M5

We’ve all been there: too many years of staring at the same car in the garage, and realizing the kind of progress you intended to make just isn’t happening. The seller of this desirable 1980s sleeper sedan, otherwise known… more»

Custom Patina Paint! 1955 Chevrolet 210

Car shoppers kept Chevrolet dealers busy in 1955-57 as nearly five million cars were sold those three years. These would become known as the “Tri-Five Chevies” and are still popular with collectors today. This 1955 edition is a 210… more»

Reduced Price: 1928 Chevrolet National Pickup

This 1928 Chevrolet one-ton, pickup truck struck me as interesting. Being a ’28 would make this a one-year-only AB National model, but I don’t recall encountering a one-ton version; prior discoveries have been of lighter capacity examples. Claimed as… more»

Rare Last Year Zephyr: 1942 Lincoln Coupe

Now we’re talkin’ rare! Most 1942 model year domestic cars, regardless of marque, are rare as a result of WWII and the resulting abbreviated production schedule. In most cases, auto assembly ceased in January or February of that year… more»

69k Original Miles! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is largely a survivor, and at nearly 50 years old, this is one of those fortunate examples where original equals very well preserved condition.  I’m sure some of our readers cringe when a seller… more»

Incredible Condition: 1958 BMW 507 Roadster

“Today, the 507 presents in wonderful usable condition…” Holy smokes– if this is what Sotheby’s considers a “driver,” then maybe I’m just not living right. This absolutely stunning 1958 BMW 507 Roadster is a standout even among the many… more»

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