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One Family Owned: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII

Of all the various cars and trucks we list here as barn finds, I believe the Austin Healey 3000 has to be in the top 10 of models across any category that is most often found as a dusty,… more»

26K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Of all the various Pontiac Grand Prix generations, the sixth-gen cars are definitely my favorites. The name itself – Grand Prix – really does infer some level of performance, but throughout its history, the Grand Prix has more often… more»

1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 With 5,442 Original Miles!

It is fair to say that in the eyes of some, the C4 Corvette didn’t initially live up to expectations. It wasn’t the “magic bullet” many envisaged, with its performance barely better than its predecessor. However, that would change… more»

Solid Driver: 1976 Triumph TR6

It is funny how some classics barely rate a sideways glance for some enthusiasts while others create such an indelible impact that they remember the first time they saw one. Such was the case with me and the Triumph… more»

One-Family Owned: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport 4-Door Hardtop

Chrysler’s design department was a chaotic scene in 1962. Virgil Exner’s late 1950s sheet metal hit the right chord at the right time, but post-fin, it was as if Exner was seeking direction. His 1960 concept car left Chrysler… more»

Last Year Flathead V8: 1953 Ford Courier

Often referred to as a “Sedan Delivery” here’s Ford’s offering for 1953, known as the Courier. I often encounter Chevrolet and Pontiac versions of this special two-door, modified station wagon, but this is the first Ford Courier I have… more»

NASCAR Favorite: 1953 Hudson Hornet

In the early 1950s, the Hudson Hornet was the hottest thing going, at least in the eyes of the newly-formed NASCAR. Even though six-cylinder engines powered them, the Hornets won almost anything in sight – sometimes as high as… more»

No Reserve: 2000 Dodge Viper RT/10

If modern cars have lost one thing compared to their predecessors, it is the use of evocative names. Badges like the Mustang and Corvette survive, but manufacturers find it hard to set pulses racing with names like Kona or… more»

Driver Quality: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Some people find the idea of owning a driver-grade classic more attractive than parking a pristine vehicle in their garage. They offer a more relaxed ownership experience, with the occasional chip unlikely to cause the same stress than it… more»

Update: 1967 International Scout 800 Sporttop

UPDATE – This 1967 International Scout 800 Sportop is for sale again a year-and-a-half since it was featured here on Barn Finds. It appears to have been cleaned up quite a bit and it has big wheels and possibly… more»

How Much? 1965 Ford Mustang

Most Barn Finds readers will have seen an example of a classic that seemed a lost cause but has been brought back from the brink by a dedicated enthusiast. It takes a special type of person to achieve such… more»

Big Block Droptop: 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury

“It’s easy to see why Fury started a movement. A momentum. And wound up the most successful car we’ve ever built. People who are just natural-born sports lovers love Sport Fury. Snap into a seatbelt. You’ll understand.” So says… more»

Nicest One Left? 18K-Mile 1985 Maserati Biturbo

“While Maserati’s choice to use twin turbochargers is consistent with Formula One performance standards, it is also unique. The new Maserati, all aluminum, V-6 engine is the only passenger car engine that uses two turbochargers, one per cylinder bank.”… more»

1985 Plymouth Reliant SE Wagon

“The room you need in a wagon you’ll love. The 1985 Plymouth Reliant LE and SE wagons offer all the six-passenger comfort you need, with clean new styling and 34.4 cubic feet of cargo space (67.7 cubic feet with… more»

Build Or Part Out? 1972 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first entry into the subcompact car market in 1971. With two million units sold over seven model years, the car made a dent in the infiltration efforts of European and Japanese imports – or did… more»

Shiny Red Wagon: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

Like millions of other lucky kids, my twin brother and I had a red Radio Flyer wagon to play with. Those iconic little red wagons are still being made after 117 years with the company founder’s grandson as the… more»

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