Affordable Italian: 1989 Alfa Romeo GTV6

Alfa Romeo has one of the most storied brands in the world of automobiles, but that doesn’t mean every one of its production models carries with it a six-figure price tag. Quite the opposite, really, as you can get… more»

Needs Finishing: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria Convertible

In the pre-war years, Packard was riding the tide of its sales of luxury automobiles, until the Great Depression hit. Then the company made a decision that may have doomed it: rather than coasting through hard times on what… more»

Cheap Classic: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette With 69k Miles

Raise your hand if you like a bargain. One, two…hmm, that’s all of you! Join the club, because so do I. That brings us to this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. It presents acceptably for a driver-grade classic, although refreshing its… more»

Includes Trailer: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Project

Here’s a pair that decided to grow old together, on eBay, this 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider and its pal, the trailer. The bidding has reached $7100 with no reserve, and the new buyer will travel to O’Fallon, Missouri… more»

60k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout

The automotive world is fascinating, and many knowledgeable people have written millions of words on manufacturers’ various design, engineering, and marketing approaches. Some of their creations become instant classics, while others are considered cheap and reliable daily transport. This… more»

Original L79/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Corvette badge is synonymous with high-performance motoring, although some cars are more potent than others. This 1965 Coupe ticks the right box, with its engine bay housing the fantastic L79 version of the company’s legendary small-block. It also… more»

19k Original Miles: 1969 Plymouth Belvedere Sedan

Sometimes, a classic car doesn’t need all the bells and whistles or neck-snapping performance to be appealing. Simplicity, practicality, and affordability can be prime considerations for an enthusiast on a budget, which is where cars like this 1969 Plymouth… more»

Before And Now: 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 Project

The listing for this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 attracted my attention because of its inclusion of the before and current images of what is arguably, one of Ford’s most uber collectible cars. I suppose you could refer to… more»

350/4-Speed: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary

Chevrolet had two reasons to celebrate its iconic Corvette’s achievements in 1978. It had been selected as the Official Pace Car for that year’s Indianapolis 500, with the company releasing 6,502 Pace Car Replicas to maximize the sales potential… more»

Bubble Top Project: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

The Chevrolet Bel Air got a redesign to begin it’s fifth-generation in 1961, with the 2-door hardtop models now lovingly known as the bubble tops, due to the large amount of glass and minimal sheet metal surrounding it.  If… more»

Good Buy Or Goodbye? 1975 International Scout II

International Harvester offered some interesting trucks in the 1970s, not the least of those was the Scout II. We’ve seen many Scouts here on Barn Finds over the years, but not as many I-H pickups, Travelalls, or Travelettes. This… more»

Highly Optioned L82: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Ask a Corvette enthusiast what the 1974 model is most remembered for and, more often than not, you’ll probably hear it was the last year a 454 could be had under the hood, certainly a noteworthy observation as this… more»

38K Miles? 1952 Willys Aero Ace 2-Door Sedan

The Willys (pronounced Willis) Aero, sometimes seen as Aero Willys, should be more popular than it is. It personifies post-WWII design and naming conventions in America, and they’re just plain cool. This 1952 Willys Aero Ace is posted here… more»

Cheap Grandeur? 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit

I think we are all guilty of spending more money on an object to make it look like it’s worth more – punching above its weight in the looks department. Lots of enthusiasts take basic cars and put the… more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z

In the vintage car marketplace, now and then a particular marque will punch higher in price, catching everyone by surprise. One day you were thinking of buying a particular example for $5k, and the next, the same car costs… more»

Banker’s Hot Rod: 1962 Chrysler 300H

The Chrysler 300 letter series cars are an unusual concept when you think about it. In the sixties, Chrysler competed with Buick, and the more entry-level Cadillac (to the extent that such a thing ever existed), and I suppose… more»

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