Frogeye Find: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

Back in 1958, the Austin-Healey Sprite was rolled out as a small, low-budget, British-made roadster. It earned the nickname “frogeye” in the UK for its headlights positioned on top of the hood, inboard of the front wings. In the… more»

GTX Clone? 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite

The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale-trimmed muscle car between 1967-71 (compared to the Road Runner which was for the more budget-conscious). On the other hand, the Sport Satellite was the upscale family version of the Plymouth B-bodies that was targeted… more»

Recent Repaint: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Hubba-Hubba! It’s huge, with a gargantuan engine and a top that goes down, how could it get any better? Love them or hate them, the ninth generation (1971-1978) Cadillac Eldorado, like this 1973 example, makes a statement! Of course,… more»

Yard Find: 1969 AMC AMX

When AMC entered the pony car market, they had a two-prong approach. They rolled out the 4-seat Javelin in 1968 that was similar in concept to the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro. But they also had the new AMX,… more»

Farm Find: 1970 Honda N600

Honda has long been known for its small cars, with the predominant model being the Civic. While the average consumer would be lucky to know that much, most anyone who doesn’t follow automotive culture would be unaware of Honda’s… more»

Sub-Compact Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevy Chevette was the more conventional successor to the company’s troubled Vega sub-compact. It ran for 12 model years, spanning 1976-87, and would see production reach 2.8 million units in the process. The seller of this 1985 edition… more»

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»

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