The 210 was the mid-level trim model in the 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevies. Out of 1.6 million automobiles that Chevrolet built in 1956, the 210 2-door post sedan would account for 206,000 copies, the third best-selling model/body style. This car… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Jurassic Park Tribute! 1965 Clark Cortez
Did you know that the Clark Forklift Co. built motorhomes in the 1960s? They got out of business in the 1970s and others carried to torch through the end of the decade. The Cortez was popular, perhaps because it… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Sport Coupe Project: 1970 Chevrolet Malibu
Continuing its trend from prior years, the Malibu Sport Coupe would be Chevelle’s most popular model and body style in 1970. It represented two-thirds of production, excluding Monte Carlo’s and El Camino’s. That large population speaks to why so… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
‘Cuda 318 V8? 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler saw demand for both of its “pony car” offerings fall off after 1970. That was due – at least in part – to higher insurance premiums on performance models and a detuning of engines after 1971 for lower… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
335,000 Miles! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This may be the highest mileage Chevrolet we’ve seen here on Barn Finds over the years. We’re told this 1969 Camaro has its original drivetrain and the V8 engine has been rebuilt twice to keep it going. It’s going… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Just Out of the Barn! 1930 Plymouth Model U
Chrysler launched the Plymouth brand in 1928 as a means of competing against Chevrolet and Ford in the “low-priced” segment of the auto market. It would be Chrysler’s highest-volume seller well into the 1990s. The Model U Plymouths of… more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Street Rod Projects: Trio of 1930s Fords
The Ford Model B (and its variants) replaced the Great Depression-era Model A in 1932. They are significant because they were the first to use Ford’s new flathead V8 engine and proved popular as modified street racers. The seller… more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you worked on the Ford assembly in the mid-1960s, you didn’t get much rest. And probably had more overtime than you wanted. From mid-1964 through the end of the 1966 model year, Ford built an unbelievable 1.3 million… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Pair of 1950s Hemi Barn Find Chryslers!
The Imperial was Chrysler’s most luxurious car in the 1950s and the “Letter Series” Mopar was Chrysler’s first foray into the performance arena. The seller here has managed (through a lien) to come across one each of those unique,… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Tri-Five V8: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1956 Chevrolet was akin to a middle child. By today’s standards, the first year of the “Tri-Fives” was like the first born, and the third year was like the last born, leaving the middle year to sometimes get… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Small Block Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a lengthy production run, from 1970 to 81. In the early years, annual changes would usually be few, so the 1973 models looked a lot like the 1972s. This ’73 edition… more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Needs Completion: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1965 model year would be a big one for Chevrolet. It was the first time that a U.S. auto manufacturer would build more than three million cars and trucks in a single year and Chevy had that honor…. more»
Jun 28, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova was in its ninth year of production in 1970, having dropped the Chevy II prefix the year before. Most of the examples you see today are restored Super Sports or clones of the same cars. But… more»
Jun 27, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
1 of 1 LS6 454 V8: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Only about 4,500 Chevelles and El Caminos were built in 1970 with the LS6 454 V8 that produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. Maybe 10-12% of those were El Camino’s and the seller says this pickup has been… more»
Jun 26, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sign of the Cat!1971 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 to join Ford’s Mustang in what was becoming the “pony car” wars. But when the second generation was introduced in 1971, Mercury changed directions, preferring to instead target buyers of GM cars like… more»
Jun 26, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1947 Indian Chief 74
The Indian Chief motorcycle was first built by Hendee Manufacturing Co. and later by Indian Motorcycle Co. from 1922 until the company’s demise in 1953. A Chief, like this 1947 edition, is one of those desirable bikes that pops… more»
