Bare Bones: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

When you think of a 1960s Chevy Chevelle, you’ll probably come up with either a Malibu or SS 396. But that would be overlooking the cheapo entry-level models, the 300 and the 300 Deluxe. These cars had few frills… more»

Last Year RWD: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix

General Motors sold a boatload of personal luxury cars in the 1980s, including the Pontiac Grand Prix. But these were rear-wheel-drive automobiles that liked gasoline, so front-wheel drive was the way of the future. Enter the seller’s 1987 Grand… more»

All Original 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

The Cadillac Series 62 had a long and successful lifespan, beginning in 1940 but taking a short break after 1942.  It returned in 1946 and was in constant production until 1964, with this 1963 model being a final seventh-generation… more»

Daily Driver? 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1965, and buyers loved them. They sold more than a million Impalas in ’65, a record that would never be bested. The seller has a 1966 Impala Super Sport, which is mostly the same… more»

396 Big Block Power! 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The third-generation Chevelle didn’t disappoint buyers looking for an attractive coupe, offering smooth lines on the outside and a popular style for the period, shared by numerous GM cars known as Colonnade bodies.  However, by 1977, those seeking a… more»

Rare Supercharged R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

I was about ten or so in the mid-60’s when I saw my first Avanti. I didn’t know what I was looking at. Car stylists had been influenced by the jet age and space age for several years, but… more»

Long Bed Diesel Survivor: 1985 Toyota Pickup

Medium blue, check. Long bed, check. 5-speed manual, check. Diesel engine, check. No rust, check. Original paint, check. “Excellent” condition, check. This 1985 Toyota diesel pickup has it all, unless a person wanted 4WD or the Xtracab model. It’s… more»

Well-Documented 1965 Ford Thunderbird

Being an avid old-car hobbyist leads one down the most random avenues for daydreaming. In the case of this Thunderbird, we know that the original owner was one Mr. Denhart of San Diego, California, who on July 29, 1965,… more»

Rust-Free Roller Ragtop: 1970 Pontiac LeMans

After the 1960s, convertibles were less in demand than before. That would explain why Pontiac only built 4,670 LeMans Sport drop-tops in 1970, including the seller’s car. It was previously restored but has been off the road for nearly… more»

Cheap Wheels: 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

General Motors developed the J-Platform in the 1980s as a “world car,” meaning the design would be employed across GM’s global footprint. The Cavalier was such a car, and the third generation alone (1995-2005) saw production reach 2.4 million… more»

Battery Powered Project: 1974 Ford Pinto

Every now and again, a reader sends in a tip that is perfect for a site like Barn Finds and it sells quicker than expected. Reader Darren Barton sent in an excellent find for a Ford Pinto with the… more»

Pre-L Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera

There are certain hallmarks of a car that tell you everything you need to know about it. When it comes to assessing projects and preservation, the clues are sometimes obvious, sometimes not, but cars like this 1972 De Tomaso… more»

Never This Nice: 1999 Mercury Cougar

If you compare the 7th and 8th generation Mercury Cougars, you’ll likely swear these were siblings with different parents. The cars are dramatically different despite being just one generation apart, but it tells an important story about how hard… more»

Enthusiast Owned Project: 1986 TVR 280i

While there’s a season for every car, some vehicles seem to have a year-round presence on your radar. Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster knows this, as he continues to taunt me with available TVR 280i’s, a car I just… more»

Survivor! 1941 Dodge Cabover Fire Truck

Dodge began its run of “Job-Rated” trucks in 1939, but though the advertising nomenclature was prosaic, the trucks were anything but. The “Art Deco” movement had evolved, and the new streamline moderne style was all the rage: Americans bought… more»

1-of-35? 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Claiming rarity for any classic is risky unless there is documentation to verify it. It also means it is possible to make such claims based on cars fitted with a single factory option that virtually no one wanted. However,… more»

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