Go Package Project: 1970 AMC AMX

The AMX was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. It was derived by taking the new Javelin pony car and cutting 12 inches out of the wheelbase, thus eliminating the rear seat…. more»

12k-Mile Survivor? 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura

If you were building a Top 10 list of collectible automobiles, would the Ford Fairmont make that list? No, I didn’t think so. Built from 1978 to 1983, it was the successor to the popular Maverick and sold well… more»

No Reserve: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

One of the keys to life is having something to look forward to, whether it’s next week, next year, or some indeterminate date down the line. Well, I fantasize about the day when cars I’ve long admired will become… more»

Rebuilt 455: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

Despite the 455 being near the end of its lifespan in the Pontiac Trans Am by 1975, it wasn’t quite there yet, with the 7.5-liter displacement option still holding on for one additional year before becoming history at the… more»

Rare Project: 1937 Singer Nine Le Mans Coupe

I wish I had a nickel for every British car maker that began by making bicycles – ok, maybe that pile of nickels is only worth a cup of coffee these days. George Singer left Coventry Sewing Machine Company… more»

“Very Little Rust”: 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III

If one could bottle the essence of British motoring, it might smell like an Austin-Healey. The Big Healey oozes charisma: In an olfactory flash, the hood’s down in a driving rain, exhaust rorting, chassis yawing, the headlights dimly illuminating… more»

Junkyard Sightings: Dodges, Mercurys, And Pontiacs

Some of my fondest childhood memories are going to the local junkyard with Jesse and our dad. It doesn’t feel like it’s been over three decades since we were climbing into our dad’s Datsun pickup to go see what… more»

Rare Diesel Taxi: 1959 Plymouth Savoy

In the late 1950s, the Savoy was the entry-level model in the full-size Plymouth line-up, positioned like the Chevy Biscayne or Bel Air. They were popular for fleet purchases as basic transportation and many served as taxicabs. This 1959… more»

Holy Grail Barn Find- ’32 Hot Rod Roadster Survivor Built in 1949

One of the great joys of writing for Barn Finds is interacting with all the readers out there who take time out of their lives to read these posts and do a little bench racing while writing about this… more»

High-End Driver: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

The GT badge helped cement the First Generation Mustang’s place in automotive history. It represented the factory’s high-performance offering and remained available until the sensational Mach 1 hit the market. Our feature classic is a 1966 GT Fastback that… more»

Vintage Fire Truck: 1963 American LaFrance

American LaFrance was a U.S. manufacturer of fire prevention and recovery apparatus, which included fire trucks like this cab-over from 1963. The company’s roots date to 1873 and the final remnants of the firm disappeared in 2014. We don’t… more»

Affordable Porsche Performance? 1999 Supercharged 911 Carrera!

As the prices of vintage Porsches continue to climb, many enthusiasts are getting priced out of Stuttgart’s finest offerings. Even the prices of their “lesser” considered models that many people turned to for affordable options are climbing above the… more»

Low Miles 4×4: 1987 Isuzu Pickup

The allure of the single cab, short bed pickup truck is based in its inherent simplicity, along with the fact that we don’t get trucks like these anymore from the major manufacturers. Like the old saying goes, you don’t… more»

Uncommon 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe Project

If you live outside the wonderful world of Buicks, you can be forgiven for not being familiar with the Skylark Sun Coupe of 1972. Production totals seem a little vague, but certainly less than 4,000 were made; while the… more»

Highly Optioned! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 4-Speed

Usually, when we’re talking about the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, it’s the SS396 variant that gets all of the attention. Today’s subject, courtesy of barn finder T.J., is similar to that vaunted muscle car, but a bit different too –… more»

RS SS Survivor? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Except for the Plymouth Barracuda, the Ford Mustang owned the new “pony car” space from 1964 to 1966. Then 1967 arrived and brought the Chevy Camaro and a few others. The Camaro was the only one that came close… more»

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