Rare Threads: 1973 AMC Pierre Cardin Javelin AMX

The AMX started out as a stand-alone, two-seater offering in the AMC lineup when it was introduced as a 1968 model, but by 1971 had become a more high-performance version of the second-generation Javelin.  For those desiring some over-the-top… more»

327 Chevy Power: 1971 Datsun 240Z Custom

The builder of this modified Z car has gone to great lengths to make sure this one stands out like no other, and this 1971 Datsun 240Z seems to have been put together well on the outside.  The exterior… more»

Solid Big Block Project: 1971 Dodge Charger

When you’re on the hunt for a project and spot a ride that could become your dream driver, it’s easy to get overly excited and lose sight of how much it’s gonna cost to address body issues, especially if… more»

No Reserve Project: 1974 Dodge Challenger

As a fan of the first-generation Dodge Challenger since childhood, I’d sleep better at night, knowing every remaining example will eventually be restored and put back on the road.  Sometimes, that’s a tall order, and this 1974 Dodge Challenger… more»

Tri-Five Limousine: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Most of the time, limousines are known for focusing their attention on whoever is sitting in the back.  However, with this one beginning life as an auto that’s become as iconic as the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, I’d be… more»

8k-Mile Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Series

When a tri-five Chevy enters the marketplace, it’s hard to know upfront what to expect, as so many have already been restored or modified.  However, examples falling into the survivor category are getting fewer and farther between, and this… more»

All Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevrolet Chevelle had a plethora of fine engine options to choose from in ‘68, with no less than three variants of the 327.  Shy of stepping up to a big block, whoever bought this one drove home with… more»

Numbers-Matching Beauty: 1971 Buick Gran Sport GS-350

When your wife is ready for a new car, it’s always a practical consideration to thin your herd one vehicle, creating some quick cash and freeing up a parking space.  However, when you’re talking about a 1971 Buick Gran… more»

Mostly Original 1972 AMC Gremlin

During the late seventies, my peers used to laugh as my father was teaching me how to drive on his lime-green-colored Gremlin.  However, the days of laughter surrounding this unusual AMC car have long passed, as these have developed… more»

Drive Or Finish? 1972 Chevrolet Camaro

Unexpected events in life happen far too often, and sadly, the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro says he was thrown a curve ball that’s forcing the sale here.  The neighbors will probably be glad to see this one… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

The Bonneville was the top-of-the-line offering at Pontiac in 1964, back in the good old days when many automakers offered a cool convertible model in the lineup.  The droptop was a fairly popular choice here, selling more than 20,000… more»

LS1-Equipped! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Pickup

When you get up close, this 1984 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 looks like it’s been used as intended, but also cared for enough that the body imperfections won’t likely be a deal-breaker for many potential buyers.  In other words,… more»

Guaranteed Head Turner: 1978 Cadillac DeVille Custom

Classics like the Duesenberg never seem to go out of style, even neoclassics like the Excalibur, with visionaries using all sorts of starters upon which they can emulate their dream car.  In this case, what we have here began… more»

Custom Opera Coupe: 1980 Cadillac Seville

We’ve featured several Cadillac Seville Opera Coupes here on Barn Finds over the years, but this 1980 model here on Craigslist in Alsip, Illinois is certainly among the most decked-out examples I can remember running across. Actually, reader Rocco… more»

455/4-Speed: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project

This 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has plenty of the right stuff going for it, but one drawback is that the engine is missing.  That’s a shame because if I’m understanding correctly, it would have been the V-Code 455 V8, the… more»

Just Add Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

With the 1963 split-window coupe being one of the most desirable ‘Vettes from the C2 era, it’s not surprising that demand is high and supply is short, so to own a pair of them is one of the joys… more»

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