Recently Revived: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am recently awoke from a twenty-five-year slumber and has been returned to a roadworthy state. It has a known history and is an almost totally original survivor. The one apparent change made during its life… more»

1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Holiday Coupe

As a huge Oldsmobile fan for the last few (five) decades, this one caught my eye. Being a two-door model, it’s even more unique and it appears to be in nice shape, despite its Utah sun patina. This 1969… more»

Field Find Roller: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s cars were all new in 1959, sporting “batwings” that made for a much sleeker product than the year before. And the Impala would lead the way as a series all its own. One of the biggest sellers was… more»

Rare Roller: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep “Shopper”

When Chrysler redesigned their cars in 1957, DeSoto was also treated to Virgil Exner’s trendsetting “Forward Look” styling. DeSoto used that opportunity to introduce the Firesweep as the gateway product. This Firesweep is the rare “Shopper” wagon, meaning it… more»

454-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

If you harbor a desire to park a classic muscle car in your garage and aren’t focused on originality, this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS could be worth more than a passing glance. Its paint and trim combination, combined with… more»

Dry Climate Discovery: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

It is no secret that Ford’s First Generation Mustang range could fall victim to rust issues. However, those that have spent their lives in favorable climates are typically hot prospects as project candidates. Those words perfectly describe this 1970… more»

15k Mile 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary

Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette was becoming pretty long in the tooth by 1978, but this barely slowed sales. Buyers were willing to forgive the badge’s lost performance as they sought to own what has become America’s most iconic sports car…. more»

Dream Survivor: 1967 Honda CA77 305

Our next-door neighbor had a bike exactly like this one and I can still hear the distinctive exhaust note and can picture those wide whitewall tires, which I thought was unusual to see on a motorcycle. He never let… more»

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 265 Power Pack

The 1957 model cemented Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range within the classic market, with the ’55 and ’56 models following not far behind. Tidy examples now command impressive prices, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell… more»

Older Restoration: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS

The former owner of this 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS passed away over a decade ago. Before she did, her husband gave her a gift by treating the car to a complete restoration. It still presents beautifully today and is… more»

Performance Bargain: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible

The SN95 Ford Mustang is still quite the unsung hero in the company’s lineup of limited-production muscle cars. To this day, values remain  – in my opinion – somewhat soft, representing excellent value if you’re looking for a special… more»

350 V8: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

One of the most interesting shapes to come out of the minds of General Motors’ stylists, this unusual sloping fastback (is that redundant?) 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon is one of just seven that we’ve seen here at Barn Finds;… more»

California Special? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396

California Special huh? Well, that’s what the seller claims regarding this 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396. That’s a new one on me, but maybe I have missed something somewhere – and maybe some of you can shine some light… more»

One Family Since 1965! 1940 Ford Coupe

The “’40 Ford” holds a special place in hot rod history, attracting rodders for decades with its iconic front styling and factory V8 power. This 1940 Ford Standard coupe in Kearney, Nebraska stayed in one family since 1965 and… more»

Kellogg’s Family Owned: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600

For a car you typically don’t see very often, one of the world’s most luxurious and exclusive Mercedes-Benzes has been popping out of the woodwork with some regularity lately. The W100-series Mercedes, the company’s flagship car reserved for heads… more»

58k-Mile 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado

In 1984, personal luxury coupes were still selling strongly. Oldsmobile sold 48,100 Toronados, and it was the least popular of the E-Body triumvirate (which also included the Buick Riviera and Cadillac Eldorado). Rough seas were on the horizon for our beloved… more»

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