Worth Fixing? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

A 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is generally a desirable specimen, but when it has frame rot and has clearly been sitting outside for years, is the juice worth the squeeze? This example has been sitting in the previous owner’s backyard… more»

Grandma’s Survivor: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

This 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is a clean, stock example with low miles and has all the hallmarks of being a gently-driven, Grandma-owned survivor. It shows under 70,000 original miles and is a final year rear-wheel-drive G-body wearing Brougham… more»

READER AD: 1990 Ford E150 Quigley 4×4

The third generation of Ford’s E-Series vans were quite the heavy haulers, but the lack of factory 4-wheel-drive limited where you could take one. Thankfully, Quigley took care of that problem by offering 4×4 conversions. These vans are far… more»

Patina Survivor: 1966 Triumph TR4

Recently, I reviewed both Triumph TR3s and TR6s, so how about a TR4? This 1966 model’s creased lines and silver, removable hardtop caught my attention, so let’s check this one out in detail. It is located in Parkville (Baltimore),… more»

No Reserve: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

It’s not often we see cars as desirable as the Fox body Mustang Cobra go up for auction with no reserve, especially lately as these cars continue to gain value. But this example – a 1993 model wearing Vibrant… more»

Big Block 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

By 1966, the muscle car race was on and Chevrolet was right in the thick of things. One of its most popular offerings was the Chevelle SS 396, which was the intermediate Malibu with a big-block 396 cubic inch… more»

33,999 Original Miles: 1981 Dodge Diplomat

This 1981 Dodge Diplomat is a stock survivor that remains in highly original condition. While most Diplomats went down the slippery slope of being a widely available model that could be driven every day with minimal upkeep, this one… more»

No Tops, No Doors: Pair of Crosley Hotshots

Crosley was a small, independent manufacturer of subcompact cars, often called microcars. One of their more interesting products was the Hotshot, a doorless open roadster that was made from 1949-52. You could consider this the first post-war, American-made sportscar… more»

Sandpiper Special: 1977 Chevrolet Chevette

“An uninspired dog cart” is how Jean Lindamood Jennings described a Chevette in Car and Driver magazine many years ago. Another pundit at that august publication referred to the oft-maligned sub-compact as a “bleedin’ garden tractor”. No respect. Nevertheless,… more»

Too Far Gone? 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible + Parts Car

For 1964, the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans series would be promoted from compact to intermediate status and retain their individuality. The GTO would arrive mid-model year and kick the muscle car movement into high gear. From Montrose, Pennsylvania, this seller is… more»

10k Miles And Original Paint! 1985 Oldsmobile 442

During the limited run of the Hurst/Olds in 1983-84 (remember the Lightning Rods Triple Shifter?), the Oldsmobile marketing gurus were looking for an encore. That led them to resurrect the 442 nameplate from the 1960s. The reborn 442 would… more»

450 Horsepower 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

There are two letters and one number that when said in the sequence gets everyone’s attention. If you are a Chevrolet enthusiast, your heartbeat jumps with excitement. If you are a Ford or Mopar enthusiast, the LS6 designation gets… more»

Preserved ATV: 1985 Honda Odyssey FL350R

If you’re someone who watches out for up-and-coming vehicles in the collector car and truck scene, I’d say to spend some time watching out for ATVs and four-wheelers made in the middle 80s through the early 90s. These often… more»

30 Year Restoration: 1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8

This 1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 is described as an unfinished project that is nearly complete, benefitting from close to 30 years of ongoing refurbishment. It looks to be in excellent condition, so the remaining work to be completed has… more»

Garage Find: 1960 Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale

I don’t think it takes knowing Italian to know that Speciale translates into Special and boy is this Alfa Romeo the definition of the word! Not only is the Giulietta Sprint Speciale design absolutely beautiful, but it’s also incredibly… more»

Parked In The ’80s: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Mercedes-Benz 190 SL two-seaters turn up fairly often here on Barn Finds. And as you would expect, most are true barn finds and look the part. This 1959 version is no different, it has been sitting since the ’80s… more»

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