No Reserve: 1986 Subaru XT

Subaru has a history of developing cars in Japan for the global market. However, the XT broke that mold, with the North American market the primary focus. With an emphasis on advanced aerodynamics, the XT was anything but a… more»

Story: Rare 348 Tri-Power 1960 Chevrolet El Camino Barn Find!

Just over 6 months ago, Hagerty Media introduced a new show called Driveway Finds, with each episode focusing on rescuing a neglected classic and bringing it back to life.  A notable recent discovery was this 1960 Chevrolet El Camino,… more»

1967 Plymouth Belvedere II 273 V8 3-Speed

Plymouth marketing literature sure touts the luxury that abounds in the Belvedere II, whether it’s a convertible, sedan, coupe, or wagon. There aren’t many features that most of us would call luxurious on this car, but it sure looks… more»

57K-Mile Survivor: 1995 Toyota Tacoma 5-Speed

So many little trucks, so little time, so little money. I like little trucks, which isn’t surprising to any of you. This 1995 Toyota Tacoma is a little bed, I mean, short bed model with a 5-speed manual, it’s… more»

Rare 4-Speed Wagon: 1977 Plymouth Volare

Earlier this week, I was looking at an article about which automobiles are still available with a manual transmission in 2026, and sadly, it didn’t take very long to read from start to finish.  Shifting your own gears used… more»

377 Chevrolet Power! 1982 AMC Concord Station Wagon

As one of the top-selling AMC offerings between 1978 and 1983, there’s not exactly a shortage of Concord automobiles to choose from nowadays, although there probably aren’t too many buyers actively seeking one out.  However, I can certainly concur… more»

46K Miles? 1977 Plymouth Volare Premier Coupe

Having recently spent some time in the Palm Springs area, I can’t help but think of the Rat Pack and that whole era when I’m there. Dean Martin had two houses there, and he’s known for singing Volare, the… more»

440/4-Speed Beauty: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Five and a half decades have gone by exactly since the Fight of the Century and the opening of Walt Disney World, and as time continues to pass, fewer and fewer cars will still be out there that have… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Porsche 914

As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»

Barn Find Update: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon

The seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat wagon for a friend who bought it in Maine in 2012, drove it 11,500 miles, and has had it stored at the seller’s house since 2016. He says it was a… more»

No Reserve Three-Wheeler: 1976 Lomax 223

Here’s a British body paired with French mechanicals – what could go wrong! The Lomax is a kit car provided from 1982 first by Lomax Motor Company; later iterations were available from Mumford Motors, then Cradley Motors, which dissolved… more»

Forgotten Fixed Head Coupe: 1972 Jaguar E-Type

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, a phrase that carries particular weight in the collector car community. The meaning of this phrase basically boils down to the fact that good intentions are meaningless without a supporting… more»

48k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Revivals are not a new automotive phenomenon. Oldsmobile proved this in 1983 when it launched the Hurst/Olds. The badge had disappeared at the end of 1979, but the company staged a last hurrah to satisfy buyer demand. This ’83… more»

5-Speed Project: 1991 Ford Mustang Convertible

Life getting away from us can have myriad impacts. We see our friends less often, we find it difficult to create opportunities for exercise. The project car almost inevitably gets put on ice. The seller of this 1991 Ford… more»

Nearly Showroom? 1995 Buick Roadmaster Nine-Seat Estate

Regular readers will undoubtedly know that classic Station Wagons hold a place close to my heart. However, I am a late convert who is guilty of ignoring these versatile vehicles for decades. Vans and SUVs have driven the domestic… more»

California Car: 1982 Audi 4000 S Diesel 5-Speed

I just checked through the archives, and it looks like I’ve written about every Audi 4000 shown here on Barn Finds, and also every Audi diesel, which happened to all be Audi 5000s. That’s crazy, even for a major… more»

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