Supercharged 5-Speed: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC

In the annals of underappreciated 90s-era cars and trucks, the Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe should be among the top ten of two-door domestics. The supercharged two door is a sleeper right now, with values still fairly deflated compared to… more»

Gorilla Drag Car: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

Have you heard of the Gorilla Drag Car? I have not but that does not mean anything. More importantly, do you like to go fast? Well, this might be a car of interest to you. It is a 1970… more»

Pair of 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 Coupes

In 1966, the popular Impala Super Sport was in its third year as a series of its own. Sales were down 18 to 20% over the prior year, but 1965 was a record sales year that would never be… more»

Original SD-455: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

It can be pretty easy to get so caught up in the facts and figures that demonstrate a classic car’s rarity that we lose sight of the vehicle itself and what makes it special. That could be the case… more»

35k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Choosing to part with a classic car can be difficult, but every owner must face it at some point. That is the case with this 1987 Camaro IROC-Z and its eighty-seven-year-old owner. The time has come for him to… more»

Scotty G’s Garage: 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

It’s been almost two years since I’ve done a Scotty G’s Garage installment, that’s crazy. What has happened to the time? I have gotten a few different vehicles since the fall of 2021, mainly motorcycles or other non-four-wheeled vehicles…. more»

Red, White, and Blue! 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

American Motors had some success in the muscle car market, with products like the original AMX (1968-70) and the SC/Rambler (1969). When it came to the mid-size market, they had a one-year wonder in the form of The Machine,… more»

Cheap Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

Finding an affordable C3 Corvette project candidate can be challenging, but they are out there if a potential buyer exercises patience. If you have been hunting, you may have struck gold with this 1974 example. It has sat in… more»

Needs Interior Work: 1973 AMC Gremlin X 3-Speed

“Driving fun teams up with solid economy in this sporty sub-compact. That’s why Gremlin leaves a lasting impression wherever it is seen and driven – and that’s just about everywhere.” Or so says a 1973 AMC brochure. This 1973… more»

Solid Driving Project: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Choosing the path to pursue with a project build can be difficult as an owner balances thoughts of originality with personalization. Those choices face this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s new owner, but their project will commence from a rock-solid… more»

“Super” Slant Six: 1979 Plymouth Volare Duster

The original Duster was Plymouth’s fastback version of the Valiant compact. From 1970 to 1976, Plymouth sold more than 1.3 million of the popular cars, so it’s not surprising the Duster name would pop back up later as a… more»

Real Deal: 1968 Meyers Manx Project

We’ve told the story of Bruce Meyers and the Manx several times in the pages of Barn Finds, but it’s worth mentioning again that while the Meyers Manx wasn’t the first dune buggy, it was certainly one of the… more»

Original Paint! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

We’ve featured quite a few tri-fives here on Barn Finds over the years, everything from complete project cars to trailer-queen restorations, but one condition that seems to be at least somewhat elusive is the well-preserved near survivor-status cars on… more»

Golden Eagle Project: 1979 Jeep Cherokee

For 1979, Jeep offered its Cherokee in three models, a four-door, a two-door, and a “wide-wheel” two-door. They also came in three different appearance packages: the Cherokee S, or Sport package, the Cherokee Chief, and the Cherokee Golden Eagle…. more»

Rare Lipstick Edition! 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

If you base it on nothing but sheer size, at 19 feet long the 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV made quite an impression in the daytime just by pulling into your executive parking spot before you even exited the… more»

Cowboy Cadillac: 1978 Chevrolet K30 4×4

In this day and age, many of us have watched in amazement as pickup trucks have become increasingly opulent and priced at levels that make little rational sense. $70,000-$90,000 isn’t uncommon for a truck loaded up with options, and… more»

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