Middle East Export: 30k Mile 1970 Shelby GT500

We see plenty of desirable classics at Barn Finds, and this 1970 Ford Shelby GT500 fits that mold. However, it also has an interesting backstory, having spent much of its life on foreign shores. It has returned home as… more»

It’s A Hemi! 1955 Dodge Royal Two-Tone

Dodge and Plymouth set the muscle car market on fire in the 1960s with the 426 cubic-inch “Hemi” V8, producing 425 horses. But that wasn’t their first foray into hemispherical-chamber engines; that honor dated to the mid-1950s. The seller… more»

37k Original Miles? 1963 Mercury Meteor

This 1963 Mercury Meteor makes a striking first impression. The paint combination is extremely attractive, and its initial appearance makes the seller’s claim that it has a genuine 37,000 miles on the clock seem plausible. The seller has been… more»

Rare Shed Find: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint

The Sprint edition of the Ford Falcon arrived in mid-1963, and some car people consider it to be the dry run for the Mustang, which would arrive the following year. Sprints were only offered with V8 engines and came… more»

Real Bandit: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Ready for Restoration

A genuine Bandit Edition Trans Am is always going to turn heads, even when it needs the kind of attention this 1978 example is asking for. Listed as a full-restoration project, this factory black-and-gold Trans Am comes with its… more»

1:1 Scale Matchbox: 1959 Vauxhall Victor

I owned a Vauxhall Victor. I may still be able to find it. It was made in England by Lesney, and it was one of my favorite Matchbox cars. I got it for a steal, $0.49 – such a… more»

Caddy On The Cheap! 1990 Allante Convertible

My, how things have changed in the automotive world, at GM in particular. Back in the eighties, their top division, Cadillac, took a swing at the luxury two-seater market (Mercedes SL?) with the Allante, such as this 1990 example,… more»

One-Owner Discovery: 1973 Datsun 240Z

Every so often a true barn find surfaces—one that hasn’t been passed from owner to owner but comes straight from the person who bought it new. That’s the story behind this 1973 Datsun 240Z, now listed on craigslist and… more»

Movie-Star Provenance: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon

It’s not every day a Power Wagon surfaces with a backstory that reaches all the way to Hollywood, but this 1952 Dodge example—now for sale in St. Paul, Minnesota—comes with exactly that kind of built-in folklore. According to the… more»

Rangoon Red Beauty: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL Convertible

There were so many stylish American cars available in that landmark model year of 1963 that buyers were spoiled for choice. If you found yourself entrenched in the Ford camp, you had the Thunderbird, the midyear Falcon Sprint, and… more»

Out of Storage: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

For sale on eBay in Newington, Connecticut (my home state!) is this fairly nice 1963 Ford Falcon convertible, blue on blue. The asking price is $5,800. In general, this car (with 112,196 miles on the odometer) looks well-used but… more»

Go Speed Racer! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Mach 5 Tribute

The animated Speed Racer manga series debuted in the sixties, but it wasn’t until the seventies that I first remember it airing in my local TV market.  I was young and impressionable, and as this was my introduction to… more»

Unicorn SUV: 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

It’s hard to find a more classic SUV than the XJ-series of the Jeep Cherokee. From its iconic looks to its unkillable powerplant, the Jeep Cherokee has long been a go-to for anyone who needed a vehicle that could… more»

Gen X Time Machine: 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon

Some craigslist ads barely hide their enthusiasm, and this seller leans all the way in. Their 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon is pitched as the right wagon for anyone who grew up in the era—or simply appreciates the charm… more»

Street Tough Truck: 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T

The Dodge Dakota R/T pickup is one of the unsung heroes of the performance pickup segment. Sure, we hear all about the Ford F150 Lightning and the Chevrolet SS, and even the Dodge Ram RT/10 on occasion (candidly, that’s… more»

Drop Top Z24: 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible

Do certain vehicles just bring you back to another time? I’ve talked about the concept of a convertible that isn’t necessarily valuable or rare but it inherently useful in its purpose; the likes of the Pontiac Sunfire, six-cylinder Ford… more»

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