Solid Driver: 1977 Oldsmobile 442

Four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust.  The name for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was derived from this combo in the original car, which saw production beginning with the 1964 year model.  The car had a strong start, and… more»

Surfin Bird! 1967 Pontiac Firebird

We see our fair share of GM F-Body cars here at Barn Finds, but we don’t see that many with a patina like the one of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird.  Firebirds were manufactured by the Pontiac division of General… more»

396/3-On-The-Tree! 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet introduced their Bel Air model back in 1950, and for the next quarter-century, the car stayed in production and lasted through seven generations.  1965 saw the beginning of gen six, when the Bel Air received yet another restyle,… more»

50k Original Miles! 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible

Chrysler began producing their 300 cars known as the “letter series” in 1955, and upon introduction, they were advertised as “America’s Most Powerful Car”.  Based on the New Yorker, the car lasted through five generations until 1966, or six… more»

Solid Original: 1974 International Scout II

International Harvester began producing its off-road Scout vehicles in 1961, and while the original intent was chiefly as a competitor for the Jeep, many now view it as a forerunner to the more modern SUV.  The Scout II was… more»

First Year Mark! 1956 Continental Mark II

Synonymous with luxury, the Lincoln Continental spanned through ten generations of cars, and while it took a pause here and there the Continental nameplate ultimately lasted until just a couple of years ago when it was put to rest… more»

1 of 2000: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality Of Monaco

The Ford Thunderbird already had plenty of bling and lavish styling by the time the 1963 model rolled around, but an interesting event occurred the year before that the powers that be at Ford Motor Company viewed as a… more»

1964 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/4-Speed With 37k Miles!

Beginning in 1958, Chevrolet started producing its Biscayne to fill the need for consumers seeking a full-size car with a less expensive price than their other offerings.  This was accomplished by using fewer trim pieces on the outside and… more»

28k Miles! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Ask a Chevy enthusiast which is their favorite Tri-Five year model, and you’ll get a reputable response, no matter which of the three they choose.  It’s one of those questions that doesn’t have a wrong answer, as they’re all… more»

French Wagon: 1968 Citroen Ami Break

Citroen vehicles have roots spanning back in France for more than 100 years, but founder Andre Citroen’s history goes back even farther than that, as prior to getting involved in the automotive business he was producing weapons during World… more»

Corvette 327 Powered 1964 Chevrolet El Camino!

Realizing the success that Ford was experiencing from their Ranchero coupe utility offering, Chevrolet introduced the new El Camino in 1959 as a competitor, although the Ranchero got a 2-year head start.  The El Camino was embraced by the… more»

Running Project! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

When the Chevrolet Camaro was introduced as a 1967 model, Trans Am racing was in its heyday, and adding the Z28 option got the buyer a race-worthy performance package right from the factory.  The first-generation Z28 came with an… more»

Super Sport Sedan! 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

After Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958, it didn’t take long for the company to follow up with a new performance package, the SS (or “Super Sport”).  Though the Super Sport package eventually made it to other models, the… more»

455 Equipped! 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Oldsmobile gave the Cutlass a redesign for its fourth generation, which began with the 1973 model and ran through ’77, and it utilized the General Motors A-Body known as the Colonnade platform.  By 1974, the Cutlass was only two… more»

Custom Combo! 1965 Ford Comechero Pickup

When it comes to custom vehicles, it’s hard to say what’s more important, the vision or the skill set of the person making it, although both of course are vital.  We’ve featured a few custom trucks here on Barn… more»

3 Row Cruiser! 1970 Buick Estate Station Wagon

The Estate nameplate was introduced by Buick all the way back in 1940, as a designation for the brand’s flagship full-size station wagon.  Buick produced its Estate from the 1940 year model up until 1963 when the wagon took… more»

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