Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Hardtop

If you search the article history on Barn Finds, you will find that most examples of the 1971 Mustang featured are the Fastback version. This is understandable because it includes the highly desirable Mach 1. The Hardtop derivative is… more»

1-of-50? 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Words like “legend” and “iconic” are bandied around the classic scene with such monotonous regularity that some enthusiasts cannot help but become irritated by their use. That is understandable, but it is sometimes unavoidable. They are ideal for describing… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1973 Ford Ranchero GT

Vehicles like this 1973 Ford Ranchero GT can offer potential owners an excellent compromise. Although they won’t carry the load you could drop into the bed of an F-Truck, they still acquit themselves well on that front. The interior… more»

55k Original Miles: 1967 Plymouth Satellite

Although I admit a weakness to cars wearing the Blue-Oval badge, I am, first and foremost, a classic car enthusiast. I admire all vehicles, although some make a more significant impact than others. This 1967 Plymouth Satellite is a… more»

Increased Price: Highwayman TV Truck Prop

UPDATED 4/5/23 — We last saw this interesting vehicle just four months ago and nothing much has seemed to have changed — except the price. The original listing was for $65,000, and now the seller is looking for $35,000… more»

Ongoing Beep-Beep: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner

OK, strictly a subjective statement but I have always thought the ’73 Plymouth Road Runner, such as this Spring Valley, Wisconsin example, got the styling right, in the way that the ’71 and ’72 got it wrong. Beyond that,… more»

Ready to Restore: 1938 Aston Martin 15/98 Drophead Coupe

Vintage Aston Martins are rare enough, but pre-war Astons are in another category altogether. Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin didn’t register their first car until 1915 – late when measured against many other makers. Known as “Coal Scuttle” because… more»

Price Dropped: 1926 Ford Model T Touring

UPDATE 04/06/2023: It is said that he who hesitates is lost, but there are times when that isn’t true. Such is the case with this 1926 Ford Model T Touring. We saw this classic around three months ago, with… more»

GM Powered! 1965 Ford Falcon Wagon

With the Falcon in 1960, Ford joined the movement to add a compact car to their lineup. Studebaker and AMC had already gotten there, with GM and Chrysler right behind. The Falcon would prove quite successful and was a… more»

Stephen King Movie Car: 1973 Buick Electra 225

When people plunk down the money to purchase a collectible car, they usually do so for one of two reasons: as an investment or for enjoyment.  Throwing money down the drain is never a good idea, but sometimes cars… more»

1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

“Rust free” rarely means zero rust, and sometimes it means you don’t pay extra for all that rust. Despite this 1965 Mustang’s Woodstock, Connecticut address, undercarriage pictures seem to back up the seller’s claim of a California classic with… more»

Daily Driver: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

“Get off my lawn!” OK, now that I have that out of the way, I have a 1972 Ford Gran Torino, finished in Dark Green Metallic for review today. A movie star car? Not exactly, this one’s a “Sport… more»

First All-Steel Body? 1928 Dodge Victory Sedan

1928 was a big year for the Dodge Brothers Company, even though the two brothers had been gone since 1920. There were several firsts for this car, a 1928 Dodge Brothers Victory Sedan, so it’s another in the Barn… more»

Restore or Customize? 1951 Cadillac Series 62

For most of the 1950s and 1960s, the Series 62 was “entry-level” to the Cadillac de Ville. Yet in 1951, nearly three out of every four Cadillacs built carried Series 62 badging, including the seller’s club coupe. It could… more»

Real Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet 210

Chevrolet’s mid-level 210 is still a popular choice among tri-five enthusiasts, and we’d like to thank reader Dr. Ron not only for his great tip on this one but also for throwing out the idea that the car is… more»

New Zealand Built: 1967 Austin Mini Countryman

There are a few cars that have changed the face of automotive history. Ford’s Model T brought motoring to the masses, and, at one stage, more than 50% of all the cars plying the world’s roads were a Model… more»

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