292-Powered: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

Some classics possess the ability to turn more heads today than they did when new. Such is the case with this 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria. Every aspect of this car will draw almost universal praise, from its sparkling paint… more»

Running, Driving 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp

Maneuvering into the muscle car market with the Plymouth Valiant entailed a few contortions. The division packed plenty of excitement into its best-known models – the Barracuda, Superbird, and Road Runner – but as insurance and gas costs rose,… more»

Factory LT1: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice

When a seller states that their classic isn’t for the timid, that typically indicates that it has plenty of power emanating from under the hood. Such would appear to be the case with this 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. It features… more»

Stored Since 2005: 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

Many enthusiasts find the prospect of storing their classic for the winter months difficult and are typically waiting with bated breath for summer to arrive so that they can hit the road. This 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is… more»

Spirit of ’76 Project: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport

Dodge was not the only U.S. automaker that offered special versions to commemorate the country’s 200th birthday. For example, who remembers the 1974 Chevy Nova “Spirit of America” edition? In 1976, Dodge had the Dart Sport “Spirit of ‘76”… more»

One-Owner Car Boat: 1967 Amphicar 770

The Amphicar was an odd duck (if you’ll pardon the pun), being part car and part boat. It was designed as an amphibious vehicle capable of 70 mph on land and 7 knots in the water. Production ran in… more»

350 LT1 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet 210

We’ve featured several Tri-Five Chevrolet offerings on Barn Finds recently, with some in fine condition already and others needing varying amounts of TLC.  This 1955 model is one of those that already seems like a fun cruiser, with the… more»

Raven Black ‘Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Coupe

Back in the day when car styling was on a three-year cycle, sales numbers rarely increased each year. Not so with the ’58-’60 Thunderbird. Even though 1958 wasn’t a full production year due to delays in rolling out the… more»

53k Miles: 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom

The decline of famous independent Hudson was swift. While racking up three NASCAR national manufacturers’ championships (1952, 1953, and 1954 – a number that is tied for third most all-time behind Chevy and Ford), Hudson was flailing on the… more»

Turbo Classic: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa With 32k Original Miles

The Chevrolet Corvair faced a perfect storm in 1966 that dramatically impacted sales. Ford’s Mustang was blitzing the opposition in showrooms, rumors were rife that Chevrolet had its own pony car waiting in the wings, and Ralph Nader’s book,… more»

Bring a Truck! No Reserve 1967 Mercury Cougar GT

One of the challenges often faced by enthusiasts restoring older classics is locating replacements for components that have gone AWOL. However, that may not be an issue with this 1967 Mercury Cougar GT. The seller states that the winning… more»

Long Term Owner: 1974 TVR 2500M

By the early twentieth century, 180 car makers populated Britain’s countryside. These sprang from bicycle producers, sewing machine manufacturers, and even a sheep-shearing company. The precedent of a lush cottage industry persisted for decades, showering car enthusiasts with a… more»

Bullitt Theme: 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Although it is seldom planned, some classics become motion picture stars. Such is the case with the movie “Bullitt,” and the 1968 Mustang 2+2 GT driven by the late Steve McQueen. This 1967 Mustang 2+2 has been transformed into… more»

Carport Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the Plymouth Road Runner, a budget-minded muscle car. For its first three years (1968-70), the Super Bee was based on the Coronet. For its final outing in 1971, the Dodge Charger was… more»

Dirty 4 Speed: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This is Part 3 of our series on brown Trans Ams. Recently, we have reviewed a 1979 Heritage Brown Trans Am and a 1978 Chesterfield Brown Trans Am. This is a 1977 Brentwood Brown Trans Am. Pontiac changed the… more»

Field Find Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to get into the “pony car” field. The Challenger arrived in 1970, and the dealer network found buyers for 77,000 units. The R/T (Road/Track) model was 25% of the headcount, with a… more»

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