Powered By Mr. Big: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT

Normally, I wouldn’t show a lot of interest in a generic looking 1972 Ford Ranchero GT. It seems that the styling, at least compared to the ’70-’71 version is polarizing, some love it but many don’t. Regardless, I’m always… more»

Single Family 51 Years: Austin Healey 3000 MKII

In some circles, the big Healeys – like the 3000 – were sometimes referred to as “poor man’s Jaguars” as they weren’t as expensive to own. The Mark II BJ7 as a 2+2 sports car was in production from… more»

Only 1800 Miles! 1998 Renault Sport Spider

Rare, barely driven, and recently refurbished, this 1998 Renault Sport Spider in Miami, Florida presents a curious opportunity to own an unusual mid-engine, scissor-door sports car. After a reported $14,500 in replacement parts and mechanical and cosmetic work, the… more»

Rosco’s Ride: 1977 Plymouth Fury

Many readers will have fond memories of the Dukes of Hazzard, a series that graced the small screen from 1979 to 1985. The star car was undoubtedly the General Lee, a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T driven by Bo and… more»

Needs Finishing: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS350

What to make of Chevrolet’s Camaro. It endured a continuous run from 1967 through 2002. It made a return in 2009 as a 2010 model and wearing a retro-styled ’69 theme. At the end of this year, 2023, it’s… more»

Legendary Street Racer: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Hemi

As family heirlooms go, they don’t come much better than this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE. Its specifications and optional equipment make it a genuine 1-of-1 classic, while its early life included a stint humbling lesser mortals in the… more»

Stored 36 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Roller

The 1955 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. Their cars were all new and for the first time in 37 years, you could get a Chevy with a V8 engine. The “Tri-Fives” as they would become known… more»

Bill Mitchell Mystery Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

A handful of people can claim to be the fathers of Chevrolet’s Corvette.  While Zora Arkus Duntov has the most gravitas regarding that title, a good argument could be made for Bill Mitchell.  As Vice President of Design for… more»

1st Place Award Winner! 1934 Ford Roadster

Vintage Fords make a regular showing here on Barn Finds and the conditions span everything from soup to nuts. Some are worn-out originals, some are less than worn-out originals, and of course, there are modified examples that run the… more»

Aerodynamic G-Body: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

One of the more noteworthy models of the fifth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix was in 1986 when the aeroback 2+2 was introduced as a limited-edition offering to the public so that the car could qualify to be raced in the… more»

1 Of 2,401: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Pace Car

Even with the Oldsmobile Delta 88 getting a significant size reduction for 1977, the car still had an attractive look on the outside and this was back in the good old days when automakers still attached importance to offering… more»

Hugger Orange Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Factory paint colors on cars were starting to get a bit wild in the late 1960s. Chrysler had a whole series of them called “High-Impact” and some of those almost glowed in the dark. Chevrolet had one called Hugger… more»

Former S-Code 390 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang

The sales phenom of the 1960s – the Ford Mustang – got its first styling refresh in 1967. And the engine bay was enlarged to accommodate big-block engines. Such was the case with this ’67 convertible which left the… more»

Insurance Buster: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350

Though Oldsmobile had the 442 to compete in the mid-size muscle car arena of the late 1960s, they added one more product to the mix in 1970. It was the Rallye 350, using a smaller engine than the other… more»

Early Edition: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible

UPDATE 05/18/2023: Few things are more frustrating than thinking your classic has sold at auction, only to be confronted by a non-paying buyer. That has been the fate of the owner of this 1964½ Mustang Convertible. Things looked rosy… more»

Full Classic Potential: 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet Project

The Lincoln Continental is one of the longest-running and most interrupted nameplates in the history of the automobile. The Continental was produced from 1939 through 1942, then again after the war from 1946 to 1948. Another hiatus ensued in… more»

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