Not wanting to get left behind, American Motors joined the “pony car wars” in 1968. Their entry arrived as the Javelin, which used some of the compact American’s underpinnings to get the job done. The vehicle would stick around… more»
Simply Stunning: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
It is sometimes challenging to find the most appropriate phrase to describe a classic, but I face no such problems with this 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport. “Simply stunning” seems to encapsulate this car perfectly, from its beautiful paint to… more»
Rebuilt 360: 1967 Plymouth Satellite
Some enthusiasts will cling onto a classic to the bitter end, preferring to see their pride and joy gathering dust in a garage than going to a new home where it will be driven and appreciated. That makes this… more»
Rare Trail Bike: 1961 Mustang Trail Machine
Mustang, but not that Mustang, made some really interesting small motorcycles right after World War II until the mid-1960s. The seller has this Trail Machine listed as a 1960 model but they didn’t make them until 1961 so we’ll… more»
Original D-Code: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
When Ford lifted the covers on its new Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it could never have known that it was revealing a car that would rapidly become a motoring icon. Buyers couldn’t hand over their money fast enough… more»
Rebuilt Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
For the second year in a row in 1959, Chevrolet totally redesigned their portfolio. This was likely in response to the styling coup Chrysler had pulled off in 1957 with their wild “Forward Look” Plymouths, Dodges, etc. This ’59… more»
No Taxi Here! 1969 Checker Marathon Station Wagon
When Barn Finds reader Ted sent us the tip on this 1969 Checker Marathon Station Wagon, he mentioned not remembering ever seeing one before, and I’m not sure I have either, at least not in person. While the company… more»
No Reserve 429 Cobra Project: 1970 Ford Torino
The Ford Torino and Fairlane 500 intermediates got an entirely new body style for 1970, solely designed by stylist Bill Shenk, who started with a sketch that progressed into a full-size clay model. The story goes that Lee Iacocca,… more»
26k Miles? Well-Sorted 1956 Continental Mark II
What do this 1956 Continental Mark II and the 1951 Packard have in common? Not much, but their styling teams were led by the same man, John Reinhart. It’s not a bad legacy to have one’s name attached to… more»
8K Original Miles! 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T
The Buick Regal is a car that can wear many hats depending on which performance-grade you choose. A standard-issue Regal is a lazy grandma-spec cruiser, while a GNX is a high-performance, limited-production icon that goes for big money. However,… more»
No Reserve Sports Car: 1985 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 has been a fairly accessible sports car for sometime, offering access to P-car ownership without having to pay the cost or entry associated with air-cooled models. In addition, maintenance costs are fairly reasonable as well. This… more»
Fiberglass FWD: 1972 Saab Sonett
Ever seen a car that’s been put through the entire gauntlet of a restoration, from welding to paint, interior and mechanical work, only to discover that major components remained fatally flawed? That’s the story of this 1972 Saab Sonett… more»
One Elderly Owner: 1996 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Finding a classic with a known ownership history and a low odometer reading can be challenging, but this 1996 Ford Mustang GT Convertible ticks those boxes. It has been the pride and joy of an elderly owner since Day… more»
True Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang
It is fair to say that there were a few unhappy people wandering the corridors of power at Ford as the 1960s dawned. Edsel remained a recent raw memory, and what the company needed to restore investor confidence was… more»
Original Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO
This 1965 Pontiac looks low and menacing from this angle, and the grille badge confirms that we are dealing with a motoring legend. We always appreciate your input at Barn Finds, and I must say a big thank you… more»