While the C2 Corvette was a genuine hard-edged sports car, it was possible for potential buyers to select the right set of options that offered decent performance levels with a relaxed driving experience. That is the choice that the… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
Chevrolet marched to the beat of a different drummer when it designed the 1959 Impala. The car appeared at the peak of the fin era, but unlike offerings from its competitors that focused on the height of the fins,… more»
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502 V8 Powered: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Everyone knows the Corvette. I haven’t been writing very long for Barn Finds and I’ve already done more than one listing on a Corvette, as have most people here. Any car show you go to will have some variant… more»
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35K Miles? 1972 Ford Mustang Fastback
Here’s an interesting find, it’s a generic 1972 Ford Mustang fastback, and that’s about it, nothing special beyond that. The seller states, “Clock shows 35K miles” (I wonder what the odometer shows – just kidding…). Anyway, let’s look it… more»
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Short-Lived Production: 1971 International Scout 800B
The International Harvester Scout pickup is a desirable specimen in almost any flavor it was offered in, especially when you find one that isn’t a basketcase. Like so many other vintage four wheel drives in the same category as… more»
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Numbers Matching 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Born out of a desire to compete with the Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile introduced the 442 (often written 4-4-2) performance package in 1964. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is a numbers matching example with plenty of updates and aftermarket upgrades such… more»
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Micro Car Find: 1972 Honda Z600
The first time that I saw a Honda Z600, I had a hard time wrapping my head around it. A Honda car? What’s up with that, is it like a four-wheel motorcycle? The questions continued, How do you fit… more»
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Sitting for 10 Years: 1987 Buick Grand National
The Buick Grand National is a car that seemingly continues to pop up for sale in a wide range of conditions, from barn find projects to cars with delivery miles only. This 1987 example is described as being the… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it can be hard to determine its greatest attribute. That is the case with this 1971 Corvette because it does tick a lot of the… more»
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Sweet Survivor: 1968 Dodge Dart GT
Were there always this many nice, original survivor cars out there? I guess, there probably were but we just see them more often now with the internet at our fingertips compared to two or three decades ago when we… more»
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Driver Quality: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
What a difference a year makes! A 1963 and 1964 Chevrolet Corvette are almost identical, the exception being the coupe’s split rear window that makes the ’63 so sought after. Now when we’re talking convertibles, the difference between the… more»
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Ontario Orange: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
This clean C3 Corvette wears a very sharp factory color called Ontario Orange, a shade we don’t often see on Corvettes of this era. It looks excellent, helped by the fact that this 1972 model was repainted in its… more»
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Serious Engine Upgrade: 1968 Datsun Sports 1600
Many people would love to own a classic convertible, but the thought of living with a highly-strung vehicle turns them off the whole idea. This 1968 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster would seem to offer a tempting compromise. It has… more»
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Slant Six Survivor: 1972 Plymouth Duster
The Chrysler A-Body cars, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant, were one of the staples of sensible American motoring in the Sixties and Seventies. The Plymouth Duster came along in 1970 as a coupe version of the Valiant, intended… more»
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Period-Correct Custom: 1976 Chevrolet G20 Van
Did you miss the heyday of mid-1970s van culture? There is a strong Instagram-fueled “van life” scene in 2021, but it is just not quite the same as the days of vans done up in an outrageous combination of… more»
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Supercharged Widebody: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
Originally introduced in 1953 at GM’s Motorama show, the Corvette has a long and storied history as America’s sports car. Produced continuously since then, the Corvette has gone through eight generations and two engine layouts, with the most recent… more»
