The Chevelle Super Sport (SS 396) became a series of its own in 1968, including the sport coupe, convertible and El Camino pickup. Second generation Chevelles (1968-72) received an all-new sculpted body with tapered front fenders and rounded beltline…. more»
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Pair Of Barn Finds: 1970s Chevrolet Impalas
The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala enjoyed a six-year run from 1971-76. They would be replaced by smaller renditions as the industry began its down-sizing phase. The cars would be little changed from year-to-year, with the exception of… more»
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Field Find: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation Chevy Nova (1968-74) was the car’s most successful in terms of sales. In fact, in 1974, they enjoyed their best year, no doubt due to the OPEC oil embargo that saw buyers flocking to smaller cars…. more»
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Rust-Free Big-Block: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396
There are plenty of enthusiasts who long to tackle a project build but lack the welding skills to tackle a classic with rust issues. This 1969 Camaro RS/SS could provide them with the perfect solution because any rust problems… more»
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Barn Find Boss: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
More often than not, classic cars that emerge from barns will show signs of deterioration and require significant work to return to their former glory. However, the occasional gem will surface, which is the case with this 1971 Mustang… more»
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Restore or Part Out? 1967 Pontiac GTO
After a successful two years of being an option on the Tempest/LeMans, Pontiac promoted the GTO to series status in 1966. All of GM’s A-body intermediates were restyled that year, gaining more of a curvaceous look with kicked-up rear… more»
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427 Tri-Power: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The person who buys this 1969 Corvette might not find themselves owning a totally original classic but will have a car that should possess enough power to satisfy almost anyone. No aspect of this vehicle has remained untouched, and… more»
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Modified Convertible: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Most people think the Ford Mustang started the pony car race, but the Plymouth Barracuda actually got there 17 days earlier in 1964. The car’s popularity would pale compared to the successful Mustang and by 1969 sales were 32,000… more»
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3,400 Original Miles: 1976 Honda Elsinore MT 125
As I continue to help clean out the property in North Georgia that I’ve written about here on Barn Finds a few times, I’m learning more and more about enduro bikes from the 1960s and 70s. My friend has… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
We’ve seen the scenario more than once of a car undergoing some major phase of work or restoration, only to be left to sit shortly thereafter. Sometimes, it’s truly a tragedy, where the owner had a life-altering event after… more»
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Never Drove It: 1985 Porsche 944
This 1985 Porsche 944 gives me some trepidations, not because of its value as a worthy project car but because of its current state of affairs: the seller bought it and left it with his mechanic, where it has… more»
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Running Project: 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
Cadillac has always set the bar in the domestic luxury car field, and the competition was no less keen in the 1960s with Lincoln (Continental) and Chrysler (Imperial) in the 1960s. Technically known as the Series 62 through 1964,… more»
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Non-Op Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a rare example of Chevrolet’s early 90s supercar, and surprisingly it’s sitting in non-op status according to the California DMV system. For a collector car, this is fairly unusual, as these are the… more»
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Original Nepal Orange: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0
Although rust can sometimes be a turnoff for buyers, the right look can quickly make one forget about the cancer lying underneath. Take this 1976 Porsche 914 2.0: it wears an awesome factory color known as Nepal Orange, which… more»
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Needs an Engine: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
No matter the make or model, finding a car like this gets every diehard gearhead excited. In fact, some of us (yes, I’m talking about me) suddenly become enthralled with the idea of owning and restoring a car we’ve… more»
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426 Wedge 4-Speed! 1964 Dodge Polara 500
Here’s a car equipped in such a fashion that many have read about but few have seen. There is nothing particularly special about a 1964 Dodge Polara 500 though this example is in magnificent condition. But what really sets… more»
