Thanks to a widely popular movie, a long-standing muscle car found its sales taking off in the 1970s. That movie was Smokey and the Bandit (from 1977), and that car was the Pontiac Trans Am. Within two years, sales… more»
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Mechanically Updated: 1976 FMC 2900R Turbo Diesel
Color me surprised to learn just how cool this 1976 FMC 2900R motor home. Sure, it’s interesting based on its design alone and 440 powerplant (well, it used to have a 440 powerplant), but there’s actually a lot more… more»
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Junkyard Bound: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
When Plymouth finally brought back true full-size cars in 1965, the former B-bodies became intermediates. And the Satellite was launched as the high-end version in the Belvedere line-up. The B-bodies were redesigned in 1968-70 and it would be the… more»
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Barn-Stored Since Reagan: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79
Update 06/20/2026: The classic market can be cruel, as the seller of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has discovered. We saw this once-glorious sports car in May, and the previous listing indicated it had sold. However, it appears the seller… more»
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43k Original Miles: One Owner 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
We’re no strangers to low-mile claims at Barn Finds, and these claims must sometimes be taken with a grain of salt. However, the history and condition of this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado make the odometer reading of 43,000 original miles… more»
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Holy Grail LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Chevrolet introduced the 454 cubic inch big block V8 in 1970. The LS6 version was the most powerful at 450 factory horsepower and 500 lb.-ft of torque. These are considered the Holy Grail of Chevy muscle cars and command… more»
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Big Block Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
It’s hard to say anything new about a 1957 Chevy that hasn’t already been said, but this Los Angeles, California, subject has an interesting feature or two, so I thought I’d present it for your review. It’s claimed to… more»
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Rare Beast: 1973 Suzuki TS-400K Apache
It’s hard to believe that we haven’t seen a Suzuki 400 here on Barn Finds; this is the very first one for any configuration – street, trail, on/off, etc. It’s also one of the rarest and most desirable, at… more»
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Pizza Delivery Wagon: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Is there a better color for a Mercedes diesel wagon than orange? No, no there isn’t. But, there’s probably not a better color for any vehicle. This one was painted orange by a previous owner to use as a… more»
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Resto-Mod, or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup
Willys was founded in 1908, and for a brief shining moment, it was the second-largest automobile producer in the US after Ford Motor Company. That sturdy berth was achieved via the purchase of the Overland Company, which was trickling… more»
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46K Original Miles: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
If brute force could be expressed in sedan form, the Maserati Quattroporte would be on my short list of cars that fit the definition to the proverbial T. This stately sedan is an Italian Buick, a car capable of… more»
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327 V8 Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was in its third year of the second generation when the 1965 model year rolled around. The big news that year was the availability of a 396 cubic inch “big block” V8, though most were equipped… more»
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468 V8 Project: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
When it came to fulfilling the needs of compact car buyers, the Chevrolet Nova was usually at the top of the heap. It was in production from 1962 to 1979, with the generation from 1968 to 1972 perhaps being… more»
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Deal of the Century! 1994 Buick Century
Having been repainted four years ago, this Century isn’t what I’d call a 100% original survivor, but it still looks like a gem. This 1994 Buick Century can be found posted here on craigslist in Prospect, Kentucky, and the… more»
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53K Miles: 1986 Honda Accord LX-I Survivor
Finding a well-preserved Japanese car made in the 1980s is not exactly easy. These cars were vulnerable to rust and certainly dealt with their fair share of abuse from drivers who knew they could be driven into the ground…. more»
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1 Of 200 Made? Autoform Pontiac Firebird
It’s truly amazing how captivating the concept of a convertible automobile has been for large portions of the general population. Despite roadster bodies and folding-top models aplenty during the brass era, Americans have always been infatuated with convertibles, especially… more»
