72k Mile 1969 Shelby GT350

The famous GT350 was known to be the high-performance version of the Mustang named after the renowned Carroll Shelby, though he wasn’t involved with the production of the 1969. 1,086 fastbacks were produced in 1969 making this a rare… more»

Tidy Driver: 1970 Jeepster Commando

We’ve recently seen a few examples of the Jeepster Commando crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1970 example stands out courtesy of its excellent presentation. It isn’t perfect, but it would need little to lift it to… more»

455/4-Speed: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project

This 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has plenty of the right stuff going for it, but one drawback is that the engine is missing.  That’s a shame because if I’m understanding correctly, it would have been the V-Code 455 V8, the… more»

One-Year Model: 1966 Rambler Rebel

Though American Motors had used the nameplate before (1960), the Rebel moniker returned in 1966 as a sporty version of the Rambler Classic. With a revised roofline and available V8 engines, it inched AMC closer to playing in the… more»

Just Add Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

With the 1963 split-window coupe being one of the most desirable ‘Vettes from the C2 era, it’s not surprising that demand is high and supply is short, so to own a pair of them is one of the joys… more»

1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham Survivor

Some of you surely remember the era when “color-keyed carpet” was listed on the standard features list, along with padded armrests – front and rear (!), not to mention a one-piece headliner. Fancy stuff! And that’s on the highest… more»

Homologated, Numbers Matching: 1971 BMW 3.0 CSL

Man’s propensity to race just about anything against anything has been singularly responsible for some of the greatest automobiles ever produced. In the late 1960s, the European Touring Car Championship was the goal line for many a manufacturer, and… more»

Sporty Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart GT

The GT joined the Dart lineup in 1965 as a sportier version of the Dodge compact. But it wouldn’t become a muscle car until 1968 when the GT Sport (or GTS) arrived. So, this 1968 Dart GT could have… more»

Real Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

The Chevrolet Impala was one of the more popular family cars during the period this one was produced, and going with the wagon was a smart choice if you had lots of kids.  However, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station… more»

Barnyard Find: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Despite being almost unchanged in 1979, the Chevy Camaro had a record sales year (beating the extended 1969 15-month run). Perhaps buyers hadn’t yet taken to the new Fox-body Ford Mustang that replaced the Mustang II that year. This… more»

Bandit Project: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

With documented Special Edition Trans Ams selling for 6 figures and clones selling for over $50k, many enthusiasts are on the look out for a solid project. With the number of aftermarket parts available, it is much easier to… more»

Cheap Custom Project: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia

Taking over a work-in-progress can be a bit of a gamble, and when that project is evolving into something custom, the risk factor for unforeseen issues popping up becomes greater.  However, this VW doesn’t seem to be hiding anything,… more»

Not Pretty, But It Runs! 1961 Ford Falcon

By the beginning of the 1960s, U.S.-built compact cars were starting to pop up everywhere. Ford’s entry was the Falcon which enjoyed an 11-year run from 1960 to 1970 (the name was briefly applied to a bare-bones Fairlane in… more»

84k Miles: 1995 Chevrolet S10

In the 1990s, Chevrolet practically handed out S10s for free. I remember radio ads offering leases for under $100 a month, and I guffawed that “there are hidden fees!” until several people I knew actually leased them for that… more»

Triple Black 6-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There remains an aura about a clean, manual transmission-equipped C4-chassis Corvette for me, especially as it relates to being a screaming bargain amongst a landscape that sees 80s and 90s cars get increasingly expensive. While there are plenty of… more»

Worth Saving? 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

Deciding to save a Mercedes-Benz R107 is a challenging decision, no matter how low the purchase price. These cars are inherently good at what they do – excellent highway manners and truly enjoyable as a usable convertible – but… more»

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