Crazy Camper! 1976 Chevrolet Chalet

Upon first glance, it really looks like this is some kind of home-built camper, but in actuality, it was a short-lived offering based on the Chevrolet Blazer.  The story goes that the Chevy Blazer Chalet and its counterpart, the… more»

11k Original Miles! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z28

Third-generation Chevrolet Camaro sales were still strong by the time 1986 rolled around, with a few different models and a few different engines available, and with the base model starting at less than $9,500 it seemed like a bargain… more»

440/4-Speed/Dana 60: 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye

Even in the early seventies, when skyrocketing insurance rates and fuel economy concerns were driving nails into the coffin of the muscle car, you’ve got to hand it to the Dodge boys for their efforts to do what they… more»

1 Of 252! 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD455/4-Speed

The year is 1973 and in the automotive world the times they were a-changin’, with the demand quickly shifting from horsepower and muscle to fuel efficiency and economy.  But at any given time in history, whenever there’s a culture… more»

24k Mile Survivor! 1970 Ford Mustang 302

When it comes to the world of vintage automobiles, the term “survivor” is often overused and can be objective or subjective, depending on how one looks at it.  Here at Barn Finds, we try to be careful that a… more»

Iconic Panama Red! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

The concept of taking a street vehicle and turning it into a drag racer is not a new idea, but finding a decades-old well-preserved surviving gasser isn’t all that commonplace these days, especially one that made the rounds enough… more»

One Owner! 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet began producing the Chevelle in 1964, with the first generation lasting 4 model years through 1967.  A whole lot of time has passed since then, with many of these cars no longer on the road and most of… more»

First Year Driver: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

A mile car.  We’ve all heard the expression.  The car looks really good from a mile away.  That may not actually be the case for this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, as it looks decent from just a few feet away,… more»

Almost Completely Original: 1975 Dodge Charger SE

1975 began the fourth generation for the Dodge Charger, but by this time it had become less of a muscle car offering and more of a personal luxury car, a market that was growing in popularity with automobile buyers… more»

Ultimate Barn Find? 1920’s Home Built Travel Trailer

In the world of vintage custom-built travel trailers, it’s been quite some time since one has come around that’s drawn me in like this one in Bend, Oregon currently listed for sale here on eBay.  If I was single,… more»

61k Miles! 1974 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe

By 1974, the Pontiac LeMans was already a year into its fourth generation, and while the trend from higher performance and muscle cars from just a handful of years prior was shifting to more fuel efficient vehicles, it was… more»

Original 400/Turbo 400! 1967 Pontiac Catalina

The first new car I was old enough to actually remember my father buying was a 1970 Pontiac Catalina.  I also remember stopping by his favorite service station on our way home and the owner commenting that it was… more»

High 10s! 1971 Chevrolet Nova Drag Racer

Imagine this scenario.  You go to your Chevrolet dealer in 1971 and buy yourself a brand new Nova.  It’s your driver for the next 12 years, but in 1983 an unfortunate mishap happens and you get hit in the… more»

81k Miles! 1955 Ford Thunderbird

The Ford Thunderbird lasted through ten generations, beginning in 1955, without skipping a beat before it took a short break in 1998, but came back in 2002 for a brief eleventh, finally calling it quits in 2005.  The nameplate… more»

400/4-Speed! 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula

In the early seventies, insurance premiums and a shift from performance-oriented to economical cars were taking their toll on the muscle car market.  I guess nobody got the word out to Pontiac, as in 1974 the Firebird Formula and… more»

340 Six Pack 4-Speed! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

The third generation of the Plymouth Barracuda began in 1970, and while production lasted through 1974, the AAR model of the ‘Cuda was a one-year-only offering for ’70.  The AAR, or All American Racer, was inspired by the Trans… more»

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