With all the spunk the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda and especially the ‘Cuda had to offer when it was introduced as a 1970 model, some of the magic was dwindling just a couple of short years later, with big blocks… more»
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Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1970 Jeepster Commando V6 4×4
Bare paint isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (as nobody says anymore), but it shows the originality of this 1970 Jeepster Commando to me and I really like original vehicles. The wheels aren’t original, of course. I just thought I’d… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
R1 Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
When the Avanti debuted in the Fall of 1962, it was supposed to be the “halo car” that would put Studebaker back on the map. But production delays and a lack of overall sales led to its demise in… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pinto Project: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
A 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon for $2,500?! Yes, please, all day long. Sadly, this example needs a lot of work even though it looks great in a few of the many photos that the seller has provided. Kudos… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rolling Project: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird came to its natural conclusion in 1981. It was a 12-year run that also included the sporty Trans Am which had been made famous by the Smokey and the Bandit movies. The… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One-Family Owned: 1948 Cadillac Sedan
Nineteen forty eight was a transitional year for Cadillac; it was the first year for the tiny, stylish fins inspired by the Lockheed P-38 “Lightning,” and it was the last year for the 346 cubic-inch Cadillac flathead V8. Harley… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
R-code Ram Air 428! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury’s first-generation Cougar suited buyers looking for a more sophisticated pony car than its Mustang sibling. Despite the Mustang’s cult-like following, Cougars like this CJ 428 Ram-powered 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 remind us that every high-performance Mustang resulted in… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fancy Yourself A Marquis? 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Square. If you could sum up the 1982 Mercury Marquis Brougham in one word, that would be it. The lines are square, and the person who drives such a car could also be described in the language of an… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pair Of Oval Window Volkswagen Beetles
Designed before World War II, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) didn’t get into serious production until the late 1940s. It would become one of the world’s most-produced automobiles – more than 21 million copies through the… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 7,400 Original Miles
We are lucky enough to see some extraordinary classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am could be up there with the best of them. It presents superbly and appears to be unmolested. However,… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1967 Lotus Elan SE Project Car
The Lotus Elan arrived in 1962 as the embodiment of Colin Chapman’s plan to improve his company’s road-car regime. With a fiberglass body mounted on a backbone chassis, the new Elan was configured as a two-seat convertible. Fixed-head coupes… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1994 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
It is common for owners to modify or update off-roaders and 4x4s with larger wheels and tires to improve the ability to venture into the wilderness. However, this 1994 Jeep Wrangler Sahara has avoided that fate. It is an… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
43K-Mile 1969 Dodge D200 Adventurer
Whenever I see a nice-looking vehicle like this 1969 Dodge D200 Adventurer pickup that looks almost perfect but has faded and dull paint, I can’t help thinking of how much fun it would be to shine up this Medium… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored 30 Years: Running 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
After a rocky start in 1953, the automobile that would become “America’s Sports Car” – the Chevy Corvette – picked up sales steam as the decade pressed on. Now wearing dual headlights and chrome spears on the trunk, production… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One Family Owned? 30k Mile 1982 Cadillac Eldorado
I don’t think I’m offering any illuminating wisdom when I say that, according to everything I’ve read and heard, buying any Cadillac with a 4100 V8 is a dicey proposition. Cadillac first offered the engine in 1982, which just… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
Make An Offer: 1983 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Turbo 5-Speed
The original Datsun 240Z was an icon of its era, with excellent handling and strong performance from its inline-6 engine. Unfortunately, emission regulations killed horsepower numbers, so Datsun began enlarging the engine to offset these regulations. This gave birth… more»
