One-of-a-Kind Custom: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

During the second half of the 20th Century, you couldn’t go a mile without seeing a Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). That’s because 21.5 million copies of the quirky “Bug” were built and sold between 1945 and 2003. But,… more»

First U.S. Hybrid? 2000 Honda Insight 5-Speed

Honda touted the Insight as the “first production gasoline-electric hybrid automobile sold in America” when it entered the market in late 1999, seven months before the first Prius. This first-year, 25-year-old Citrus Yellow 2000 Honda Insight with a five-speed… more»

17k Mile 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible

Believe it or not, these K Car-based convertibles caused quite a stir when they were introduced for the 1983 model year. For those around back then, we remember that the convertible was dead – Detroit was no longer making… more»

Sport Package: 1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan

It’s hard to believe that AMC couldn’t hang on longer than it did when it offered such interesting, useful, and just plain cool vehicles as this 1980 AMC Eagle 2-Door Sedan 4×4 with the Sport Package. This body style… more»

Modern Day Cobra? 1999 Shelby Series 1

Oftentimes, performance cars seemingly have their reviews already written before being driven. In other words, expectations are often so high for sporting models that certain road test editors might incorrectly predict just how good car is going to be…. more»

9k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Based on the stylish Cutlass Calais G-Body, the Hurst/Olds made one last return for 1983 and 1984, before finally saying goodbye to the Oldsmobile lineup.  In the earlier years, the H/O was synonymous with high-performance, and while the fifteenth-anniversary… more»

Everything Works: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom Sport Coupe

It’s not surprising given its resources, but General Motors as a corporate entity was amazingly adept at differentiating its brands…until it wasn’t. In 1968, it was, and GM introduced a completely redesigned array of A-Bodies, and they all had… more»

Affordable Exotic: 1991 Ferrari 348

Over the years, the Ferrari Mondial has been labeled the “cheap” Ferrari, the model that has been perpetually unloved by enthusiasts. But that may be changing a bit, as the Mondial – especially the later years of production –… more»

Unfinished Project: 1978 Porsche 911SC Targa

As much as I am a fan of the Porsche 911, it still boggles my mind a bit to see both the prices and condition of cars that come up for sale. The market has softened a bit for… more»

Original 429 Thunder Jet: 1968 Ford Thunderbird

The horsepower war of the 1960s wasn’t confined to muscle cars, with Personal Luxury Cars receiving similar attention. The first owner of this 1968 Ford Thunderbird was willing to play the game, equipping their new purchase with the range-topping… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition

It was no secret that Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette had reached the end of the road by the time 1982 dawned. It had successfully cemented the badge in the company’s model range, and Chevrolet decided to send the C3 out… more»

68k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z

Cars from the 1980s are often modified or changed as owners seek to improve performance or festoon the interior with more modern equipment like aftermarket stereos or additional gauges. This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z has avoided that fate,… more»

No Reserve: 1925 Ford Model T Truck

When I look at classics like this 1925 Ford Model T Truck, I wonder whether I will look as good when I have one hundred years under my belt. This centenarian shows promise as a project candidate, appearing solid… more»

Twofer Projects: Pair of 1970s Datsun 240Z

Known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, the Datsun 240Z (and its successors) became a popular alternative to British sports cars. Powered by a 2.4-liter 6-banger, the 240Z helped put Nissan on the map in the U.S. from 1970… more»

Stored 30+ Years: 1974 Dodge Dart Custom Sedan

We’ve seen a whopping total of three 1974 Dodge Dart four-door sedans here on Barn Finds, which isn’t a lot. I love the design of the fourth-generation Dart sedan, it’s formal yet affordable, with nice details and practical interior… more»

The First BMX Bike? 1960s Mattel Stallion Bicycle

Why didn’t I see this bike two years ago? I could have saved a lot of money on the restoration of a not-as-nice example. This 1960s Mattel Stallion Bicycle is both heavy and heavy, man, in 1960s lingo. It’s… more»

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