The Trans Am had been a performance model of the Pontiac Firebird for many years. Then, along came 1977 and the Burt Reynolds movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and all bets were off. Sales of the car soared for… more»
Vignale Rarity: 1969 Fiat Samantha Coupe
Here’s something you don’t see every day, and likely won’t again any time soon: a RHD 1969 Fiat Samantha Coupe, designed by coachbuilder Vignale. This is one of 200 or so cars earmarked for the British market, which came… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Volvo 1800E
Volvo enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing solid, safe vehicles that can last for decades with nothing but basic maintenance and servicing. However, the company demonstrated with vehicles like this 1972 1800E that sports cars formed part of its… more»
Rare As Hen’s Teeth? 1958 Packard Wagon
When was the last time you saw one of these, a 1958 Packard station wagon? In my case, never! I know 1958 was the end of the line for Packard, and this once great marque was reduced to that… more»
Street Machine: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The Ford Pinto has a somewhat colorful history, and despite a reputation for exploding on impact due to the unfortunate placement of the fuel tank, Ford still managed to sell over 500,000 units in 1974. Still, like all automotive… more»
Dinan Tuned 5-Speed: 1990 BMW 735i
The E32 BMW 7-Series is a somewhat underappreciated generation of BMW’s flagship model. It’s a large car so it’s not often seen as sporting; however, it is fairly athletic compared to a W126 Mercedes-Benz of the same era. One… more»
1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
Hands up if you navigated the automotive world of the late 1970s. Keep your hands raised if you thought that it was a total drag. Yeah, me too. Cars that had previously been touchstones of the performance world were… more»
3,240 Original Miles: 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
It’s amazing that time capsule cars still exist in any form, but especially when those delivery-only miles are found on a completely ordinary car. Sure, low miles on a supercar or a luxury vehicle left at a second home… more»
23k Original Miles: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado
We’ve recently seen some impressive low-mile classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado continues that trend. Its presentation is far above average, suggesting that it has been cherished by the family who have… more»
Former Trophy Winner: 1976 Sterling Kit Car
Kit cars are an acquired taste for sure, but something we can likely all agree on is that a canopy roof that pops up to allow passengers to enter and exit is pretty darn cool. That’s the setup on… more»
34K Original Miles: 1994 Porsche 928 GTS
In any dictionary with a definition of a grand tourer, you’re likely to see a photo of a Porsche 928 nearby. A wonderfully quirky design that surrounded a powerful V8 and still looks modern today is a hallmark of… more»
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
If you’re an enthusiast more focused on outright performance than total originality, you may find this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS irresistible. Its presentation is superb, but the star of the show is the updated V8 under the hood, delivering… more»
29k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector’s Series
With the Continental Mark V entering its final production year in 1979, Lincoln celebrated the milestone by releasing the Collector’s Series. Offered in four exterior paint shades, the company produced 6,262 of these classics before drawing the curtain on… more»
Needs Some TLC: 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider
By the time the last of the long-running, classic Alfa Romeo Spiders was imported to the United States, it landed almost smack dab into the middle of Miata fever, so it’s little wonder that only 938 were imported in… more»



















