Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some owners demonstrate greater restraint than I will ever possess. I can’t imagine owning a classic like this 1965 Corvette Convertible and leaving it in storage for over thirty-five years. That is its story, although the dry environment has… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1970 Buick Estate Wagon 455

The 1970 Buick Estate was a genuine Muscle Wagon off the showroom floor. However, this beast takes that to a higher level courtesy of a raft of engine upgrades. It presents beautifully, and its interior is loaded with comfort… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Z28 was a performance option on the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro. It was Chevy’s way of competing in Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am Series (racing) which limited engine displacement to 302 cubic inches. The Z28 Camaro had… more»

Diesel Import: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42

It would be easy and understandable if our Barn Finds readers looked at this 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser and thought it was just another FJ40. However, it is the FJ40’s cousin, the BJ42. It spent years serving as a… more»

Significantly Modified: 1970 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350

Most enthusiasts agree that originality is crucial when assessing the relative worth of any classic. However, some vehicles break that rule merely by wearing the right badge. Take this 1970 Ford Mustang as a prime example. It features modifications… more»

Recently Restored: 1968 Dodge Charger

The line between a restored and a refurbished classic is sometimes fine, as demonstrated by this 1968 Dodge Charger. It presents nicely and features a healthy and relatively potent drivetrain combination. However, a few visible changes may cause some… more»

Only Two Owners! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series

The Chrysler 300 Letter Series had been around since 1955, establishing itself as the first true muscle car. Perhaps to take advantage of that car’s performance image, Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962, which included a 4-door… more»

No Reserve: 1981 Ford F350 Ranger 4×4

Have you ever looked at a classic 4×4 and felt it is way too nice to be subjected to the rigors and hazards of off-roading? That could be the case with this 1981 Ford F350 Ranger 4×4. Its exterior… more»

Foxy! 1993 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

No question, the last few years have brought significant price appreciation to the Fox body Mustang. With its launch in 1979 and a long production run through 1993, these Mustangs had plenty of time to influence a couple of… more»

Hardtop Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Long, low, luxurious, and appearing to be in great condition, this 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille is said to have been in regular storage since 2007 and only driven a couple of times a year since then to keep things… more»

Nicest Original One Left? 1968 Ford Ranchero GT

“Time capsule”, “nicest one left”, “show quality”, “none nicer”, the descriptions go on and on regarding this mind-blowing original, rust-free, gorgeous 1968 Ford Ranchero GT. This car looks like it’s had a nut-and-bolt restoration, it’s hard to believe it’s… more»

Rare T-Type Package: 1989 Buick LeSabre

In addition to wide-scale manual transmission availability, one of the other things I miss most about modern cars is that manufacturers don’t consider a 2-door model of their mainstay offerings important anymore, and that’s a shame.  The Buick LeSabre… more»

Restored Mopar: 1973 Dodge Challenger 318 V8

Dodge was the last of the U.S. automakers to get into the “pony car” business. The Challenger was born five years after the fever which had started with the Ford Mustang. The sporty new automobile shared its hot new… more»

New Paint, New Interior: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

I have heard from photographers that one of the cardinal sins of car photography is to take pictures of a car off road. Pictures of cars should always be on a hard top whether it is a driveway, road… more»

A Very Useable Collectible: 1991 Buick Reatta

From 1988 through 1991, Buick produced a two-seat automobile very different from their usual offerings.  Intended as a “halo car” to attract attention to the brand and lure curious customers to the showrooms, the Reatta was an interesting combination… more»

Unintended Deceleration: 1933 Ford Woodie Wagon

As automobile-obsessed Americans, we deal with fender benders regularly, mostly involving late-model vehicles.  However, sometimes disaster strikes the collectible and classic cars that we love.  What happens to those vehicles when the damage is not easy to repair at… more»

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