Over 20 Factory Options: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan

In Michigan where I live, and I suspect in many other places around the country, the 1968-72 Chevelle is in the running for the title of “America’s Collector Car.” That simply means that enough people aspire to own one… more»

Unusual Custom Touches: 1972 Pontiac Catalina

This 1972 Pontiac Catalina is one of those cars that’s certainly interesting both inside and out, but it also raises a few questions, such as why this one was parked and how long it has been sitting.  Maybe it’s… more»

GTO Tribute: 1976 Pontiac Ventura 350 V8

Pontiac needed a smaller car to sell going into the 1970s. So, their solution was to go with a badge-engineered version of the tried-and-true Chevrolet Nova in 1971. The front clip was different, as were the taillights, and the… more»

BF Auction: 1938 Chevrolet Pickup Hot Rod

Whether your restoring or customizing a classic car, some builds tell a story. This 1938 Chevrolet 1/2-ton pickup started life as a forgotten hot rod project, abandoned to the elements, quietly aging as someone’s yard art. But where others… more»

Desert Find Project: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon

Off and on from 1936 to 1996, the Special nameplate appeared quite frequently at Buick. It usually served as the entry-level model, which was also the case when the seller’s ’57 Estate Wagon was built. This Special looks to… more»

Reasonably Priced: 1966 Ford Mustang

I had to do a double-take when I saw this 1966 Ford Mustang. That’s because it appears to be dark green like mine was and has a similar 200 cubic inch inline-six. But upon further inspection, I discovered it… more»

Diplomat Owner: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE

The Mercedes-Benz W140 platform is one of those vehicles that represents the pinnacle of the brand in the early and middle 90s, but sadly has fallen on hard times. However, when you find a decent one, you can forgive… more»

Rare in The US: 1977 Volkswagen Brasilia

Volkswagen has a history of producing unique vehicles to meet the specific tastes and needs of local buyers. It created the Country Buggy in Australia, a car that failed dismally after only 842 examples were built. The company tasted… more»

Cheap Ferrari: 2002 Maserati Coupe GT

While we will never offer you advice on these pages for which cars to buy, it’s sometimes hard to ignore our own urges when writing about a vehicle that’s up for sale. This 2002 Maserati Coupe GT is equipped… more»

18 Years In The Barn: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

If anyone ever tries to sell you a 1983 Chevy Corvette, run, don’t walk. There was no such thing. The C4 debuted in 1984 due to quality issues and parts delays, and the last C3 Corvette was a 1982… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion.  I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more… more»

Barn-Kept Bruiser: 1968 AMC Javelin

American Motors joined the increasingly crowded “pony car” field in 1968 with two entries. One was the Javelin, which went head-to-head with the others in the space. The second was the AMX, a 2-seat GT-style car (Javelin-based) that was… more»

Aussie Muscle Wagon: 2012 Holden Commodore SSV

I’m going to stick my neck out by saying that when it comes to locally produced vehicles, Australian enthusiasts are among the most parochial on the planet. You either bleed Blue, or you bleed Red. You either love your… more»

Frame-Off Refurbished: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger

Life can be a feast or a famine at Barn Finds. We will sometimes find ourselves with a large number of a particular classic crossing our desks, and then they will disappear as if somebody turned off the tap…. more»

Preserve or Restore? One-Owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500

Some classics leave potential buyers with decisions to contemplate, and such is the case with this one-owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500. It presents nicely as a genuine survivor, although the seller acknowledges that it carries a few minor cosmetic… more»

Genuine LS5/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

It is fair to say that there will never be another automotive decade like the 1960s. American manufacturers displayed their capabilities as Pony, Personal Luxury, and Muscle Cars seemed to provide something to appeal to all tastes. The trend… more»

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