Rock-Solid Survivor: 1970 Buick Riviera

Compromising can be challenging, especially for an enthusiast searching for a classic car. They often need to trade off luxury for performance or vice versa. That isn’t the case with this 1970 Buick Riviera. It features enough luxury appointments… more»

Sassy Green 440 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Charger

Chrysler redesigned its mid-size cars in 1971 and the Charger was a beneficiary of the changes, at least that year. Sales were up 26% over the prior period, though nowhere near the car’s peak in 1968-69. This ’71 Charger… more»

R/T Clone Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

The second-generation Dodge Charger may have been the turnaround car of the 1960s. From a second-year low of less than 16,000 units in 1967, a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodies brought that number up to more than 92,000 in 1968… more»

Frame Off Redo: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454

Earlier in the week I covered this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette and tried to sing its praises – particularly as they compare to earlier C3s, such as this 1971 example. From a market and collectibility perspective, it seems that steel… more»

Droptop Driver! 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

Having just been introduced one year earlier, the Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was already off to a strong start by 1965 and securing itself a good position in the Chevy mid-size line-up.  Production totals hit more than 150,000 for the… more»

Rare Convertible: 1969 Plymouth Fury

For much of its extended life, the Plymouth Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie 500 in their respective pecking orders. The cars were redesigned in 1969 and were treated to Chrysler’s new “fuselage styling”…. more»

65K Mile 4×4: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon

Do you ever notice that certain models of cars edge up slightly – possibly indicating they’re about to get “hot” – and then seemingly level off? The Porsche 944 is a car that comes to mind in the sports… more»

No Reserve! 1972 Lotus Europa

In the roughly 17 months that I have been writing for Barn Finds, one rare car shows up quite often in the “sell this thing NOW” category: the Lotus Europa. We’ve covered fourteen of them since April of ’22…. more»

Too Far Gone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

There is something heartbreaking about seeing a once desirable and potent classic reduced to a rusty and shattered hulk. That has been the fate of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, and many will question its worth in the current… more»

Nailhead Powered: 1930 Ford Hot Rod

Some classics are so stunning they almost defy the written word. Such is the case with this 1930 Ford Hot Rod. The attention to detail is exceptional, and its bullet-proof drivetrain combination features a modern twist that should offer… more»

Fuel-Injected 360 V8-Powered 1971 Jeep J4000 4×4

Every time I see a Jeep pickup, I’m reminded just how cool they were, and I’m bummed that they don’t make one now. And, I don’t mean the new Gladiator based on the Wrangler, especially since that one only… more»

Affordable and Practical: 1984 AMC Eagle Station Wagon

It is a question I have often pondered. How effectively would AMC have competed against “The Big Three” had it had access to a decent budget? The company produced some innovative products, and while some of its models wouldn’t… more»

Milestone Car in Pieces: 1950 Jaguar XK120

Many of us remember a unique old car that showed up occasionally in our hometowns.  Specifically, something special that stood out among the same old cars on the road.  In my childhood, I would occasionally see a Porsche 356… more»

Everything Works! 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

Update 08/11/2023: We’ve seen a few classics recently where the seller hasn’t succeeded the first time when offering them for sale. This 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible is a perfect example because despite the bidding hitting $27,500, that figure fell… more»

Rare Roadster: 1936 Ford Model 68 Convertible

By the late 1920s, Edsel Ford finally convinced his father that the best-selling Model T needed an evolution. When the 1930s rolled around, that evolution became a revolution. Now in keen competition with Chevrolet, Ford began updating its models… more»

Stunning Restoration! 1962 Kellison J6 Panther

When the subject of kit cars arises, typically what comes to my mind most often are seventies garage projects built on top of a VW donor chassis, such as the Bradley GT.  I’ve always been keen on the idea… more»

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