Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2

The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles.  It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate.  One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars.  While… more»

Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»

Quick Pickup! 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck

With the somewhat dismal state that the auto market was in regarding muscle choices back in the late seventies, it’s almost hard to believe the Li’l Red Express ever existed, and just all the more rebellious that such an… more»

Stored 26 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

The second-generation Chevy Camaro was delayed by several months in getting to market in 1970. The design was sleeker than before, so you would expect sales to increase, right? But they didn’t. They dropped by 50% from 1969 to… more»

Not Quite A GTO: 1965 Pontiac LeMans

You know, when you look closely, a 1965 Pontiac LeMans, such as this convertible, isn’t much different in appearance than a corresponding GTO. Yeah, the real difference is under the hood but let’s not make a hasty judgment (besides,… more»

48K Mile 1970s Time Machine: 1974 Ford Maverick

Every day I am faced with reminders that I am getting old when I write up cars that were everyday transportation when I was a kid.  However, looking back I can see that some of these cars were wrong… more»

Affordable Driver! 1973 Dodge Challenger 340

Every now and then a car comes along that seems so reasonably priced I’ll wonder if it will last through my opportunity to share the details, and this 1973 Dodge Challenger here on Craigslist appears to be one such… more»

Spirit of America: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

In the early-to-mid-1970s everyone was gearing up to celebrate the U. S. Bicentennial coming in 1976. This included Chevrolet, who cooked up the Nova Spirit of America special edition in 1974. Production numbers were neither large nor small at… more»

Perfectly Preserved: 1971 Ford Ranchero

It is the eternal question that divides opinion; If you have a classic like this 1971 Ford Ranchero, should it be preserved or restored? The seller has selected the preservation pathway, treating its bare metal and surface corrosion to… more»

Under $10k! 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340

There’s something about seeing a classic like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye in such a dilapidated state that it makes my heart ache. These are stunning-looking cars, but this one has fallen upon hard times. The price looks tempting,… more»

Stored Since 1977: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

This 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible proves there are still desirable classics hidden in garages and barns just waiting for an enthusiast capable of returning them to their former glory. This gem has sat since 1977, but it is… more»

44K-Mile Survivor: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

With just 44,000 miles and almost loaded to the gills, not to mention being a one-owner car, this 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S with the FE-3 suspension package looks like a very nice example of a car that was… more»

Maverick Clone: 1973 Mercury Comet GT

Ford introduced the Maverick compact in 1969 and it was nearly as successful as the Mustang five years prior. Mercury had a void in its product offering, so in 1971 a rebadged version of the Maverick debuted as the… more»

383/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

If it weren’t for the rear spoiler and a couple of small “350” badges, there would be little to indicate the potential hidden below this 1969 Camaro’s skin. It is a solid and tidy driver, but its drivetrain specifications… more»

Seldom Seen! 1960 BMW 700

Somewhere way back in the recesses of my car-induced brain, I recall the BMW 700. Digging around in the Barn Finds archives I could find six that we have covered before, most recently about a year ago with the… more»

Upgraded Small-Block V8: 1971 Plymouth Scamp

Chrysler introduced two “new” editions of their compact cars in 1971, although they really weren’t new. In response to the successful Plymouth Duster fastback in 1970, Dodge got their version the next year called the Demon. At the same… more»

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