When you go to Taco Bell to enjoy authentic Mexican food, did you ever think that everything there is simply a combination of a limited number of ingredients? While nobody is knocking Taco Bell for this, it is a… more»
Low Miles, Long Ownership: 1983 Porsche 911SC Coupe
\ In the late 1970s, Porsche was planning to sunset the venerable 911 in favor of its front-engined 928. But one last iteration would grace the streets before the 911’s discontinuation: the 911 SC. Arriving in 1978, the new… more»
Mostly Original: 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
At Barn Finds, we always appreciate the input from our readers, whether it is via your comments on our articles, or your ability to spot excellent and interesting classics for us to feature. The simple fact is that without… more»
Outstanding Condition: 1956 Porsche 356A
Any unrestored classic that presents so well after nearly seven decades of active service stands as a shining example of the company’s attention to detail and an owner’s desire to preserve their pride and joy for future generations to… more»
Runs and Drives: 1952 MG TD
For several reasons, classic post-war British sports cars can represent excellent first project candidates. The engineering and construction techniques mean that they are easy to disassemble and bolt back together. They are also generally fairly affordable, a significant consideration… more»
All Stock Except Exhaust: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Ford began development of the Fox platform in 1973. Designed to accommodate downsized versions of several Ford cars, its first job was carrying the Fairmont. But a priority for Iacocca was correcting the sins of the Mustang II, so… more»
Black on Black Drop-Top: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
The fourth generation of the Chevy Corvette (C4) was in production from 1984 to 1996. By 1992, sales had cooled off to just under 20,500 copies, its lowest in 30 years. The ’92 convertible was a relatively rare model… more»
Diesel Survivor: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240D
After the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970s, some U.S. automakers dabbled with diesel engines to stretch the dollar as the “gas” pump. Oldsmobile was probably the one to have the most success, but they were not alone. German… more»
“Open To Offers”: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors was in the midst of their “badge engineering” heyday when the downsized third-generation Oldsmobile Toronado was in production, but the General somehow managed to give it (and its platform-mates the Riviera and Eldorado) a personality of its… more»
Supercharged V8: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Contemporary reports generally weren’t flattering when Chevrolet released the C4 Corvette. Many journalists described the company’s latest offering as a triumph of style over substance, with the performance not meeting expectations. However, the C4 evolved during its production life,… more»
327 V8 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Nomad debuted in 1955 along with the rest of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets. It was a “sport wagon” (based on a show car) that shared no sheet metal with other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. Production numbers were… more»
All Original: 1972 Jeep Commando
Two categories of older classics that are prone to becoming tired and battered are Pickups and off-roaders. This isn’t typically due to abuse or neglect but is an almost unavoidable consequence of the role they play in their owner’s… more»
Cozy Caddy: 1977 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
The Opera Coupe was a customized Cadillac Seville produced by the Grandeur Motor Car Co. of Pompano Beach, Florida. It’s estimated that about 600 copies of the 2-door “luxury shorty” were built and sold, with a little more than… more»
409 V8 – 20k Miles! 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was a Chevrolet staple across three decades beginning in the 1950s. But it would take a back seat to the Impala which would become the top series in 1959. The 1963 Bel Air was a mid-level… more»