Better Than New? 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS

The 1964-65 Chevrolet Chevelle was a sales hit. As a new, mid-size entry, it captured the attention of buyers who wanted something smaller than an Impala but bigger than a Nova. Perhaps unexpectedly, the new Chevelle took sales away… more»

Parked for 30 Years: 1971 Toyota Hilux

It’s interesting to consider the trajectory of the Toyota Hilux in the United States. If you were assigning high school yearbook “Who’s Who” titles to vehicles, the little truck that could would clearly be labeled “Most Likely to Succeed.”… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1978 Dodge Power Wagon 150

Appearing to have been worked pretty hard during its life, this 1978 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4 pickup comes across as a diamond in the rough in the seller’s description. Maybe I’m being too picky, which could be the… more»

As Good As It Gets: 1961 Pontiac Bonneville

Three years in, Pontiac was still singing the praises of its “Wide-Track” stance, and this 1961 Bonneville and its 62.5″ front track is an excellent representative of that design phenomenon. This Nashville, Arkansas, resident is the perfect embodiment of… more»

Nut and Bolt Restoration: 1988 BMW M3

Taking a car that is already worth a considerable amount in stock form and then modifying it extensively is a bold choice. The E30-chassis BMW M3 is one of the more desirable homologation cars to come out of the… more»

Mostly Complete Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

Remember The Dukes of Hazzard TV show? As the story goes, they went through more than 300 1969 Dodge Chargers in the process of making the show. You’d think that would have helped put a dent in the surviving… more»

Matching-Numbers 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 396

Back when I was a student in the mid-1990s, my high school hosted the Class D track-and-field state finals, and we track runners had to help run the event. In a best-case-scenario situation, I ended up showing people where… more»

Lift Kit Added: 1988 AMC Eagle 4X4

Because of their size, American Motors often had trouble competing with Detroit’s “Big 3”. So, they were willing to think outside the box and offer products that others didn’t. Like the 1980s Eagle, which used Jeep-like technology applied to… more»

Best Offer Project! 1961 Jaguar XK150

The XK150 was the final iteration of the classic Jaguar XK series, which began with the XK120 in 1948. By 1961, Jaguar was about to introduce the E-Type and set the world on its ear again, but before that… more»

454-Powered 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

The Chevrolet Sedan Delivery was a commercial vehicle based on an automobile platform. It was a 2-door station wagon without side windows. Demand continued to drop as the 1950s wore on, so the 1960 model year was its last…. more»

Parts Car Included: 1973 Datsun 240Z

A project car can either motivate you to keep working towards the finish line or become a millstone around your neck. I have lived this life, many times, and the decision to keep pushing on is one of the… more»

Desert Find: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

Toyota’s Land Cruisers have come a long way, each generation with a reputation for reliable off-road capability. The FJ60 started in 1980, bringing daily driver comfort to the table, comparatively speaking. This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser has covered about… more»

Mechanically Restored: 2006 Pontiac GTO

There are legions of criminally underappreciated cars in our midst, and their lack of popularity has little to do with their engineering. No, we have discounted truly great vehicles on the basis of styling. The 996-era Porsche 911 is… more»

Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird

Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»

Barn Find! 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster

This 1957 MGA roadster was purchased by its previous owner in 1980. Five years later, the car was rewired and given new brakes and exterior lights. But since then, it has been sidelined in the owner’s garage. Now located… more»

BF Auction: 1984 GMC Sierra C-2500

Has anyone else wondered why vehicle companies can’t seem to come together to coordinate the gas door location to put them on the right side or the left side or in the back or wherever, rather than just putting… more»

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