Minty Hilux: 1983 Toyota Pickup 4×4

It’s amazing how a once-utilitarian vehicle has suddenly become a collectible showpiece. This 1983 Toyota Hilux 4×4 pickup looks absolutely perfect sitting on color-matched steel wheels with the period-correct decals running down the sides. The old-school Toyota pickup has… more»

Original 440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Few vehicles embody the muscle car era better than the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. Its stunning styling hints at a car with genuine performance credentials, and the original 440ci Six-Pack under the hood of this car confirms it is… more»

Same Family Since ’88: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The Cougar is the car that nearly never was. Mercury management wanted a slice of the 1960s pony car pie, but Ford was initially reluctant to grant their wish. However, some pretty persuasive arguments must have been presented because… more»

Starting From Scratch: 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe

A couple of days from now, you can be the owner of a Corvette. A 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe, to be exact. A couple of years from now, you might be able to drive it. If you spend all… more»

Keep The Flames? 1974 Chevrolet Corvette With No Reserve

Custom touches on classic cars will often divide opinions. Some enthusiasts will approve, while others will decry such changes. Such is the case with this 1974 Corvette. It is a solid and healthy classic that would benefit from a… more»

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»

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