Solid OHC Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint

With the pony car concept still fairly new and proving to be a hot segment in the marketplace, Pontiac got in on the action in early 1967 with the introduction of its Firebird, though the Chevrolet Camaro had beaten… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1985 Honda Prelude

When Honda unveiled the S600 and proudly proclaimed that it believed its motorcycle successes would translate to automobile production, many people giggled quietly. After all, it was hard to take the company seriously when you assessed its offerings at… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am

Many potential buyers view a long-term ownership history favorably when searching for a classic to park in their garage. It helps them determine whether the vehicle in question has been treated respectfully or abused and neglected. If you share… more»

Real Deal Hemi: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

While it may not necessarily be the Holy Grail of Chrysler models, this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is genuinely special. We see a wide variety of these classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but the first owner’s decision… more»

428/4-Speed: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Custom

Although it isn’t a GTO, this 1964 Pontiac Tempest Custom possesses the power and performance that would do that badge proud. During a refurbishment in 2000, the owner bolted in a later 428ci V8, which the seller confirms runs… more»

Rare Beauty: 1969 MGC Roadster

The MGC was one car when it was launched in 1967. But it is another car altogether today. The physical aspects of this transformation are rooted in modern cures for the many complaints about handling and heaviness when the… more»

Sebring Winner: 1952 Crosley Super Sport

Some people believe that the Corvette was America’s first post-war sports car, but the title actually belongs to a lesser-known and very small machine. The Crosley Hot Shot predated the Corvette by a few years and, believe it or… more»

39K Miles! 1977 AMC Hornet Hatchback 304 V8

11,545 customers brought home a Hornet Hatchback in 1977, and we’ve seen 94 AMC Hornets here on Barn Finds, going back to August 21, 2012. Not many of them have had a V8 engine and looked this nice at… more»

Summer and Winter Combo: Daimler V8 and Fiat 1200

This is an intriguing package deal. Normally, when we see two or more vehicles come up for grabs in the same listing, there’s a theme to the offering. One running car plus a parts car, or a collection of… more»

Nicest One Left? 1997 Chrysler LHS

When was the last time you saw a Chrysler LHS, especially one this nice? It’s probably been a dozen years or more for me, if not 15+ years. I’ve never seen a red one, or one this nice, since… more»

’80s Luxury! 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue

Despite the call for downsizing and fuel efficiency, ’80s luxury car buyers remembered the days when bigger was always better. Chrysler knew some shoppers wanted drive wheels in the rear and a V8 up front, and M-body cars like… more»

Original 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe

I know that 1950s cars aren’t really that popular with the masses anymore; it’s mostly about 1970s muscle cars and restomods now. As time keeps moving on, the folks who grew up in the 1950s or rode around in… more»

340/4-Speed In Violet 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

With a body that’s sleek from every angle, the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda looked great no matter what color it was wearing on the outside.  Adding one of the optional paints from Chrysler’s High Impact palette sweetened the exterior’s appearance… more»

Matching Numbers and Meissen Blue: 1959 Porsche 356

Every now and again, we have to remind ourselves that collector cars were not always considered items of extreme value. They were old, used vehicles that got passed around, much like the modern-day Boxster and Mustang. Not only were… more»

400 Upgrade: 1969 Pontiac Firebird H.O. Convertible

The “H.O.” designation for this beautiful 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible could easily stand for “heavily optioned,” rather than “High Output.” The first owner loaded this classic to the brim, guaranteeing a rapid and luxurious motoring experience. It no longer… more»

Snowbird Survivor: 1980 Buick Century

It’s amazing how nostalgia works. We can take something that was wholly unremarkable, if not downright poorly engineered, and make it seem lovely decades later simply because enough time has passed. And it’s not just cars I’m talking about:… more»

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