Unrestored Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

There’s not a lot I can add to the now-familiar story of the legendary ’57 Chevy. I’d bet a dollar to a donut spin that the design and engineering teams over at the bowtie never imagined in their wildest… more»

Affordable Project: 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan

The current classic market is awash with potential project candidates, but many require significant work and a large cash injection before they can grace our roads. This 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan is a different proposition. It would benefit from… more»

Turbo Diesel Camper: 1986 Vixen 21TD

One of the coolest campers ever made has to be the Vixen 21TD. Rightfully so, this was considered the driver’s RV, a motorhome with a low center of gravity, slippery and wind-cheating exterior, a BMW turbodiesel engine, and an… more»

Unrestored Solid Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Not that I would ever recommend neglecting any car, but if that’s an auto’s destiny, California is one of the more climate-friendly places to do so.  This 1970 Dodge Challenger has a couple of close ties to The Golden… more»

Summer Fun Survivor: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol

The del Sol was a 2-seat, targa-style small car sold in the U.S. from 1993 to 1997. Built in Japan, it looked like a mid-engine vehicle but was based on the Honda Civic with the engine customarily in the… more»

8-Lug Wheels Included: 1966 Pontiac Catalina 421

The horsepower race was well and truly alive in the 1960s, and every American manufacturer wanted a slice of the pie. Given its recent success with the GTO, it is unsurprising that Pontiac bolted a huge V8 under the… more»

No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman

When most people think of 2-door “Tri-Five” Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad sport wagon usually comes to mind. It was based on the swankier Bel Air trim and came with a unique body from the doors- back. But there… more»

10k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Claiming that any aging classic is in as-new condition is bold and risky. There will invariably be nay-sayers popping out of the woodwork, quick to highlight the smallest flaw or imperfection. That brings us to this 1986 Chevrolet Monte… more»

Original Paint! 1938 Ford Standard Coupe

During the mid-1930s, Ford gently erased the upright body style of its first V8 launched in 1932, so that by 1935, the car had a rounder, more modern shape. The styling took another leap in 1937, as the grille… more»

327 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

The two best-selling cars of 1965 had to be the Ford Mustang (559,000 copies) and the Chevy Impala (803,000 units). They appealed to different audiences with the youth market going to the Mustang and the family market going to… more»

Pace Car Project: 1979 Ford Mustang

  The world of pace cars has changed dramatically over the years. There was a time when they were wildly valuable, kept in air-tight chambers with delivery miles on them. As motorsports and America’s interest in racing has changed,… more»

Rare 1976 Land Rover Lightweight

The combination of being rugged and somewhat lightweight was the goal of the British Military in the early 1960s when they modified the short-wheelbase Series IIA Land Rover to be light enough for transport by helicopter. This 1976 Land… more»

BF Auction: 2004 Subaru Outback

While not a classic and some would argue that 2004 isn’t even considered “vintage” in the car world, this 2004 Subaru Outback is over two decades old now. It could be argued that Subaru was one of the pioneers… more»

An Environmental Choice? 1984 Mercedes 300 TD

I have to admit that I’ve never considered a big Mercedes-Benz sedan, diesel equipped or not, an “environmental choice,” but that’s the seller’s suggestion regarding this 1984 300 TD. What I do know is that these are well-engineered and… more»

Dream Car- Superformance 1966 GT40 MKII!

An old axiom states, “Win on race day, sell on Monday.” This statement was especially true in the 1950s and 1960s when OEMs poured capital into their race programs throughout the various racing circuits to entice customers to their… more»

Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS

Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»

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