“What’s old is new”, or so goes the saying. Take today’s find, a 1974 Plymouth Valiant. It’s one of the 127K four-door sedans assembled that year and was the definition of a budget-based economy car – you know, one… more»
Factory A/C! 1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon Project
Hardtops were very popular in the 1950’s – in both two-door and four-door varieties. And in 1957, Buick (and its cousin, Oldsmobile) did the four-door hardtop one better with the introduction of a fancy, upscale four-door hardtop station wagon…. more»
3 Row Woody Wagon: 1976 Buick Estate
Others came close, but the 1975-76 Buick Estate seems to have won the award for the longest station wagon ever, measuring in at an impressive length of nearly 232 inches before the GM downsizing program chopped almost an entire… more»
R1/Four-Speed 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Few designers have done more with less than Milwaukee industrial designer Brooks Stevens; Dick Teague of American Motors was the only guy in the same league as far as I am concerned. As Studebaker automotive production crawled to a… more»
23k Original Miles: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
This 1970 Cadillac Eldorado isn’t any old classic. From its original paint to its monster V8, it seems to have something for everyone. However, it is the odometer of 23,800 original miles that places it in a league of… more»
63K Original Miles: 1996 Toyota Camry
Is the Toyota Camry one of those cars everyone has either owned or spent time in? I would venture to say yes, and outside of the Chevrolet Cavalier or Honda Accord, it has to one of the top 3… more»
$38K Service Completed: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
The limousine as a vehicle segment has lost some relevance over the years, after decades of a long-wheelbase model being perceived as synonymous with wealth and power. I suppose it has to do with the limo becoming less significant… more»
Solid History Since 1952: 1948 MG TC
In the not-so-distant past, an MG TC was a top-shelf collectible with a price that reflected its status among automobile enthusiasts. Sadly, as the generation of Americans who discovered the joys of British sports cars in the first place… more»
Super Clean Survivor: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the privilege to write about classics that are obviously valued and treasured by their owners. Such is the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. From its… more»
Fresh Paint: 1968 Pontiac GTO
It is sometimes challenging to pick a classic’s single greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1968 Pontiac GTO. From its spotless new paint to its immaculate retrimmed interior, it seems to tick the boxes enthusiasts prefer. However,… more»
Spotless and Rare: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Limited Edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and almost every manufacturer has trodden that path at some point. However, some classics achieve that status due to unforeseen circumstances. The 1977 Pontiac Can Am is a perfect… more»
Sebring Edition With 40K Miles: 1979 Porsche 924
Porsche struggled to develop a more economical sports car to place in their dealerships in the seventies. The company first took a beating from enthusiasts with the 914. Their criticisms were that the car was more Volkswagen than Porsche… more»
Upgraded Engine: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale
Alfa’s Sprint Speciale punched above its weight on several metrics. While the 1900 series gave Alfa a toehold in the mass market – where success was a must if the company was to recover from the war – the… more»
21k Original Mile: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although some claims withstand closer scrutiny than others. The seller states that this 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am has a genuine 21,000 miles showing on its odometer. If that can… more»
Slant-Six Shooter! 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
Plymouth introduced the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the compact Valiant. The car proved quite popular, including the performance version called the Duster 340 (small-block, 275 horsepower). Not everyone wanted that much muscle, so Plymouth came out… more»
Rare 5-Speed: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon
This 1985 AMC Eagle Limited is an exceptionally tidy Wagon. It doesn’t merely look good, because it is in excellent mechanical health, and the first owner loaded it with desirable factory options. It has been the seller’s pride and… more»