Same Owner Since ’85: 1979 Datsun 280ZX

The Datsun Z-car has gone through many iterations in its life, from game-changing sports car to luxury coupe to a turbocharged GT that combined impressive technology and speed. In the late 1970s, Datsun was reading the tea leaves that… more»

21k Mile Survivor: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

When it comes to vintage autos, it’s important to keep in mind the norms for the period in which they were produced, both in terms of styling and performance.  Regarding the latter, the Ford Mustang King Cobra is a… more»

Fantastic Flame Red 1966 Buick Wildcat Convertible

Barn Finds’ prolific car spotter T.J. has come up with another gem for my Buick-loving heart to covet, this 1-of-2,690 1966 Wildcat Convertible. The seller is presenting it as a one-owner car that was purchased from the original owner’s estate,… more»

17k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom

This front-on shot of this 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom tells us far more about this classic than you may first realize. Take a close look. Do you see any chips or paint imperfections? You don’t? That’s unsurprising, because this… more»

One of 250: 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R

Just when you think you’ve got a good grasp on cars from a certain era, a new model pops up that wasn’t on your radar at all previously. As someone who spends a lot of time reading about cars… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC

While much has been written about demographic shifts affecting the vintage car market – particularly as it relates to muscle cars – the world of classic Ferraris seems less affected. There’s still strong demand for cars like the one… more»

BF Auctions: 1965 Pontiac Catalina

Listed exclusively on Barn Finds Auctions, this 1965 Pontiac Catalina is exactly the kind of car enthusiasts love to find—an honest, well-loved driver with decades of memories attached. The seller, located in Rochester, New York, has owned the car… more»

Original 396/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

I’ve always viewed the 1960s as the greatest decade in American automotive history. It gave us pony cars, muscle cars, and personal luxury cars were hitting their stride. However, companies also demonstrated the ability to produce genuine sleepers, such… more»

Survivor Class: 1969 Buick LeSabre

A 1969 Buick LeSabre made me miss Physics class! How’s that for an opening? It’s a true story, and more on that later. Anyway, these were everywhere-cars at one time, 162K LeSabres were assembled in 1969 alone, helping to… more»

12k Original Mile: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette presents superbly, which is unsurprising given that it is a sheltered survivor with just 12,000 miles on its odometer. The first owner’s decision to order it in a relatively rare paint shade adds to its… more»

Solid Californian: 1985 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

It might sound strange, but now is the ideal time to buy a classic Convertible to park in your garage. We’re rapidly heading towards winter, which is traditionally a time when prices are at their lowest. That makes this… more»

LWB Survivor: 1994 Range Rover County

We talk often about the settling and adjustments of the vintage car and truck market, and the fluctuations have been significant. Among our observations is that many vehicles that got red-hot have come back down to Earth in recent… more»

Solid Dent Side Classic: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4

Listed here on eBay, this 1979 Ford F-150 Super Cab 4×4 offers the kind of rugged simplicity that made these “Dent Side” trucks legends. The seller describes it as a solid truck, equipped with the dependable 400-cubic-inch V8, a… more»

Steeda Project Car? 1997 Ford Mustang GT

Among muscle cars, there are endless special editions. From sticker kits to actual high-performance upgrades, American manufacturers know that a “limited edition” Mustang or Camaro will prove fairly popular among brand loyalists. However, the lines can become blurred or… more»

44k Miles: 1966 Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler commercials in the mid-1960s would often tell the prospective buyer to “move up to Chrysler,” because in an era of monthly payments, a few extra dollars a month over a lower-priced car could buy one. Those ads were… more»

26k Miles and T-Tops: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

I may be in the minority, but the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aeroback is one of my favorite eighties cars, simply based on its outward appearance and the design of that wind-cheating rear window.  Performance of the street cars… more»

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