The rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Nova was nearing the end of the line in 1978. Two years later, it would be replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation (which was a disappointment, IMO). The seller’s ’78 Nova looks like it was once a… more»
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Wood-Free! 1951 Plymouth Suburban
As an interesting footnote in the U.S. auto industry, competing manufacturers used the same name on two of their vehicles at the same time. Chevrolet’s use of the Suburban moniker dates to 1934 and is still in production as… more»
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Two For One! 1982 Honda MB5 Pair
Only offered here in North America for one model year, these are interesting two-wheelers, and you’d be guaranteed to have the only one at almost any vintage motorcycle show. This pair of 1982 Honda MB5 motorcycles can be found… more»
39k-Mile Weekend Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
There were many automotive success stories in the 1960s, but the Ford Mustang must top the list. Unlike the Chevy Impala, which hit one million units in 1965 alone, the Mustang was a brand-new car. And it strongly appealed… more»
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Sweet Stepside: 1980 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado
Said to have had only two owners over the last 46 years, this 1980 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado Stepside has a great look, with graphics, a hint of fading, and some surface rust poking out here and there. I have… more»
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Baby Blue Beauty: 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix
Personal luxury cars were a hot commodity in the mid-seventies, and Pontiac’s offering represented the genre ideally, providing just about everything most buyers in that market were hoping for. Even more specifically, this particular vehicle just screams general seventies… more»
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Carport Find: 1978 Dodge D150 Pickup
Dodge’s “D-Series” of trucks was in production from 1960 to 1980, then rebranded as RAM after Lee Iaoccoa arrived at Chrysler. A second redesign came along in 1972 and provided the trucks with a more modern look. The seller’s… more»
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1-of-58: 1967 Dodge Hemi Charger
Some classics are mild-mannered and restrained. However, others sit at the opposite end of the spectrum. They are potent beasts that could put the driver on a first-name basis with local law enforcement officials if they aren’t gentle with… more»
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Just Turned 60! 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When I first saw this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, my initial thought was, “Man, I wish I’d been that well-preserved when I turned sixty!” Sadly, time has been less kind to me than it has been to this Plymouth, because… more»
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Vintage Pair: 1960 Chrysler and 1958 Aljo Camper
The appearance of this 1960 Chrysler sedan, paired with a vintage Aljo camper, gives us an opportunity to consider the waning days of Virgil Exner’s influence. While he didn’t leave the company until 1964, his emphasis on baroque fins… more»
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51k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Although the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is undeniably a muscle car, the right paint shade can give these cars a classy air. Such is the case with this SS, and when you add spotless presentation to the equation,… more»
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Spotless Shoebox: 1949 Ford Club Coupe Convertible
If you wish to hit the road in a classic that is guaranteed to turn heads, this 1949 Ford Club Coupe Convertible could be a strong contender. It isn’t an original survivor, but its presentation is first-rate. It is… more»
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Original Paint: 1938 Ford De Luxe Tudor
Decisions, decisions. This 1938 Ford De Luxe Tudor wears its original paint and is a rock-solid survivor that runs and drives. It shows its age and would be a prime candidate for a sympathetic restoration. However, would that be… more»
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Sitting 47 Years: Pair of 1965 Pontiac GTOs
If you got into your time machine and went back to 1964, you could witness the introduction of both the Ford Mustang and Pontiac GTO. The latter is credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement that dominated the… more»
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Restored Gas Sipper: 1966 Ford Falcon Futura
The Falcon was Ford’s first compact car, launched on a unibody platform in 1960. It would go on to sell 2.6 million copies through an abbreviated 1970 model year. It spawned both the Mustang in 1964 and the Maverick… more»
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1964 Mattel V-ROOOM! Hot-Rodder Engine
This is one of the few things shown here on Barn Finds where it wouldn’t make sense to say, “Drop an SBC/LS/Hayabusa in it!” Maybe, “Drop this engine on a Mattel bike!” This 1964 Mattel V-ROOOM! Hot-Rodder Engine is… more»
