421 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Hiding in this garage is one of the most desirable classics in American automotive history. The 1966 Pontiac GTO has attained legendary status, and its performance has justified it. These were genuinely fast cars in their prime, but our… more»

17k Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

One thing I have learned while writing for Barn Finds is that unless a seller’s claim is obviously wrong, you must take it at face value. This 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 shows this perfectly. The sale includes an enormous… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Some classics live hard lives, while others are obviously cherished possessions. This 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula falls into the second category. This one-owner survivor presents superbly. Its engine bay houses the legendary LS1 V8, giving it performance to match… more»

Horse Collar Wagon: 1958 Edsel Villager

The Edsel is widely regarded as the costliest new car failure of the 20th Century. It was conceived by the brain trust at FOMOCO who felt there was a market for a fourth corporate brand (besides Ford, Mercury, and… more»

Not Many Left: 1980s Imported Yugo GV

In the 1980s, the Yugo GV was the cheapest new car you could buy in the USA. It retailed for less than $4,000 and was sold between 1985 and 1992. Produced in the former Yugoslavia with old Fiat engineering,… more»

Cheap Wheels Truck: 1988 Dodge Dakota

The Dakota was a mid-size pickup offered by Dodge (later RAM) from 1987 to 2011. Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge all exited the intermediate pickup market at about the same time, though Ford and Chevy soon returned. This 1988 Dakota… more»

One Of 2,400! 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible

Well, it’s brown, no doubt about that! And that shade is what I noticed first. More importantly, this 1968 Buick is a GS 400 convertible – not a common sight. This one appears to be in magnificent condition, so… more»

Forward Look Driver: 1956 Plymouth Savoy

In the 1950s, Plymouth got on a kick naming some of its cars after snappy hotels. That’s where the Plaza, Savoy, and Belvedere monikers came from. From 1955 to 1956, the Savoy was the middle trim level, much like… more»

Exposed 17 Years: 1971 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors joined the “pony car” frenzy in 1968 with the Javelin, whose roots were based on the AMC American. The car received its only rework in 1971, and AMC exited the market in 1974, at the same time… more»

BF Classified: 1930 Buick Series 60

It’s wild to think cars like this Buick are now nearly 100 years old! A ton has changed since it was built, but this 7-passenger sedan isn’t all that different from modern cars. It has conventional controls, basic creature… more»

Colonnade Coupe: 1975 Buick Regal

The Buick Regal began in 1973 as something of a personal luxury car, though it was soon expanded beyond that, and the nameplate continued in North America through 2020. The 1973-77 editions were based on the “Colonnade” A-body, which… more»

Halloween Cruiser! 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse

October has arrived, so it’s a prime time to consider scoring a hearse, whether you’re looking for a fun prop, an unusual ride to be seen in on Halloween, or just something affordable that has excessive cargo room in… more»

Field Find: 1983 Ford Fairmont Futura

The Fairmont replaced Ford’s compact Maverick in 1978. Unlike the Maverick, Mustang, and Falcon before it, the new car was not based on the Falcon’s unibody platform. It was the first U.S. Ford to use the new Foxbody platform,… more»

BF Auction: 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Before performance SUVs needed twin turbos and a screen full of drive modes, Chevrolet took a more direct approach: install a Corvette-derived V8 in its midsize family hauler, tighten up the suspension, and add an SS badge. This 2006… more»

As Good As It Gets! 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook

“Nice paint and nice interior,” suggests the owner of this 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Club Coupe. Gee, ya think? It’s in spectacular condition, but it’s being promoted by a listing that is way too light on details (and exterior images)…. more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Ford Thunderbird LX

Fox-body Mustangs tend to get most of the attention these days, but Ford offered the same basic Windsor V8 formula in a larger, more distinctive package. This Thunderbird LX features a fuel-injected 5.0-liter V8, a four-speed automatic transmission, and… more»