Mini Muscle Machine: 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT

If you missed your chance to drive a mini-GT car years ago, here’s a 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT available on ebay. It’s a sharp looker, as we’ll discuss below, but the value is your guess. At the moment, it… more»

Only Two Owners: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

Considering its tenure in the Chevrolet lineup, some may not recall that the second-generation Camaro was in danger of being canceled in the early 1970s. Production and labor problems along with a changing market saw a decline in assembly… more»

BF Auction: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190b W121 “Ponton”

There are two ways an owner can choose to tackle restoring a beloved classic. The first is to proceed cautiously to ensure the restoration costs don’t exceed the car’s potential value. The other is to throw caution to the… more»

455 Powered 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix

Slammed into the weeds and rolling on modern 17 inch wheels and tires, this 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix in Costa Mesa, California exaggerates Pontiac’s Wide Track look, and its hand-rubbed two-stage black paint gleams. The upgraded classic can be… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

With the rising popularity of the Super Sport in the Chevelle lineup by 1968, demand had waned considerably for the offering in the full-size Impala. But it would remain in production through the balance of the decade. This ’68… more»

Dusty Desert Dweller: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Here’s opportunity staring you down, daring you to register to bid with an outfit apparently called “bid fast and last” and listed through the Barn Finds classifieds. The prize offered? A 1967 Pontiac Firebird coupe. And the price? In… more»

Rare Twin Cam: Restored 1959 MGA Coupe

The MGA was a fabulous machine, but it was deemed not quite fabulous enough. Its four-cylinder engine wasn’t suitable for serious racing and after a less-than-satisfactory result at Le Mans in 1955, the factory accelerated its efforts to equip… more»

1969 Plymouth 440 Fury III Convertible

Editor’s Note – Sometimes we accidentally feature the same car twice. Since each author has a different take on this Fury, we thought we would go ahead and run both. It’s always nice to find a full-size convertible that’s… more»

Rare 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible

The 442 (also 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s response to the 1960s mid-size muscle car movement. The performance market peaked in 1970 when the car was offered with the W-30 455 cubic inch V8 engine that was rated at 370 hp…. more»

32k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3-chassis Corvette remains perhaps one of the more recognizable classic cars available today, helped by generous production volumes and a seemingly universal appeal among car enthusiasts. While not particularly sporting or powerful by contemporary standards, the C3 Corvette… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate

I am a late convert to the world of the Station Wagon. I had always believed owners purchased them out of necessity and not by choice. How wrong I was! I received one as a company car, and only… more»

Package Deal: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Drag Car

Here’s an exciting project pair. Both cars are 1955 Oldsmobiles. One is a non-running Super 88 and was a drag strip car in a former life. The other is a running, “regular” 88 that might have an interesting future… more»

Martini Edition: 1977 Porsche 924 Barn Find

Special editions among the domestic brands are a dime a dozen, but it was unusual back in the day for the likes of Porsche to roll out a limited trim package. The 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Championship Edition was… more»

Patriotic Muscle: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine Project

In AMC circles, if there is a Holy Grail automobile, the 1970 Rebel Machine would have to be at the top of the list. It was a mid-size muscle car with flashy graphics (usually) that was produced for a… more»

Earliest Pennant Blue? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

1954 is going way back into the history of the Chevrolet Corvette, when America’s fiberglass sportster was just in its second year of production and before the car had established such a loyal following, with just 3,640 rolling off… more»

Dusty Square Body: 1980 Chevrolet C10

Often, when an old pickup truck such as this 1980 Chevrolet C-10 is discovered, it’s either stock, in farm form, or somewhere on its way to hot rod status. This time we have a popular Square-Body truck that’s right… more»

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