400/4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

The iconic “Screaming Chicken” on the hood can only mean one thing: Our feature car is a Pontiac Trans Am. A 1979 model, this Trans Am has undergone a thorough professional restoration, leaving it presenting beautifully. Add to the… more»

All-Original 1953 Buick Special Riviera

Twenty years ago this September, I saw a ’53 Buick Special Riviera for sale in the newspaper classifieds (remember those?). I knew the car and had been ogling it as it sat in its owner’s driveway for about two… more»

30K-Mile Survivor: 1977 Chrysler Newport 400 V8

Get ready for another mind-blowing low-mile survivor here on Barn Finds. While this 30,000-mile 1977 Chrysler Newport Two-Door Hardtop isn’t a dusty barn find shown parked under boxes and other junk, with chickens on the hood, it’s incredible. The… more»

Garage Find: 1978 AMC Matador Sedan With Barcelona Package

The AMC Matador, perhaps best known as Reed and Malloy’s black-and-white in the final three seasons of Adam-12, presented its protruding proboscis to the marketplace for the final time in 1978, and that marketplace reacted by buying 4,824 sedans, 3,746… more»

Mild Custom: 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 “Speedster”

This 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 has been mildly customized with a fabricated dash, plexi cut-down windshield, a bonnet backdated to the covered-headlight look, and metallic British Racing Green paint with hand-painted pinstripes. The car is said to retain its… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR

Nissan/Datsun developed a reputation during the 1960s and 1970s for producing affordable vehicles that were reliable and well-equipped by the standards of the day. It revealed its sporting credentials when it unveiled its first Z-Car, but it was the… more»

17k Original Miles: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

Mileage claims, especially those that are extraordinarily low, must sometimes be taken at face value. However, when they are documented, buyers are often onto a winner. Such is the case with this 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. The seller… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible

This 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible is a rare classic that spent most of its life in a favorable location. Therefore, it has avoided the rust problems that often plague these vehicles. It presents nicely, wearing most of its original… more»

Hemi/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

I sometimes wonder whether we will ever see another automotive decade like the 1960s. It was an era that saw the emergence of muscle and pony cars, the rise of the personal luxury car, and delivered the iconic C3… more»

1-of-3: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 GMMG Phase III

Dealer Specials are nothing new to the automotive world, with many typically being little more than cosmetic packages. However, some are exceptions to that rule, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for… more»

Farm Find! 1961 Austin Healey 3000

I was thrilled to find this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 “farm find” as one of our tips this afternoon! I drove a ’61 3000 during college and have never forgotten the “Big Healey” experience, although mine was the more… more»

Survivor: 1988 Cadillac Cimarron Four Door Sedan

The Cadillac Cimarron is one of the many paradoxes automobile enthusiasts have had to put up with over the years. Until the mid 1980s, GM had carefully managed its luxury brand, keeping it exclusive. But the oil crisis in… more»

Dad’s Clean, 40k-Mile 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan

Like some of you reading this, I have assisted in selling a parent’s vehicle because they had reached an age where it was no longer safe for them to be driving. I can relate to this ad because my… more»

Fun Car Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

What to make of Chevrolet’s 1959 El Camino? What to make of the 1959 Chevrolet, in general, I suppose I could ask, considering its late fifties, over-the-top styling. And from my perch, that exaggerated styling is even more obvious… more»

52k One Owner Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

It was way back in ’61 when Chevrolet introduced the first Impala SS, which carried on through the rest of the sixties decade, but was then absent from the lineup for the next 25 years.  When the Impala Super… more»

No Reserve! 1994 Chevrolet Corvette

I admit that I haven’t been the biggest fan of the C4 (’84-’96) Chevrolet Corvette, at least not the earliest examples, but this very sharp 1994 subject has definitely caught my attention. It’s a non-cluttered design on a very… more»

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