Few enthusiasts will argue that some classics are more deserving of legendary status than others. Of those that have rolled from American factories, the First Generation Camaro Z28 will comfortably make that list. This 1969 example is stunning, from… more»
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Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Skyroof Option: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline
I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Great-Grandma’s Car: 1979 Dodge Omni
“Whoever thought a new kind of four-door car could turn so many people on? Ah, but this is no ordinary car we’re talking about . . . it’s an Omni. And that makes all the difference in the world.”… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rust-Free Fast Top: 1968 Plymouth VIP 383 V8
Looking like it’s right out of a brochure photo shoot, this 1968 Plymouth VIP two-door “Fast Top” is one gorgeous car and it appears to be in equally gorgeous condition. As Plymouth’s top model in this era, it came… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Porsche Fuel Injection? 1991 Yugo GV Plus
“The reliable new Yugo is based on a very simple concept: basic transportation that won’t cost you your life savings. Which, when you think about it, isn’t exactly a revelation.” So says a 1991 Yugo GV Plus brochure. The… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Dean Martin’s Custom Ride! 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Wagon
My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rod or Run As Is? 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford likely had no idea that its 1948 introduction of the “Bonus Built” F-series pickup would spark the multi-decade development of one of the most popular vehicles in automotive history. The company did spend $1 million on the cab’s… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
96k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang
Ford’s approach with its First Generation Mustang wasn’t revolutionary. However, offering a six-cylinder engine as the entry point made its new model affordable enough to generate significant sales. This 1967 example demonstrates that, and its sheltered existence has left… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Retro Touches: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am brought memories flooding back from the moment I saw the seller’s supplied photos. It is a rock-solid classic, but the modifications it features hark back to the late 1970s or 1980s. Those craving originality… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ready for Adventure: 1970 Ford Bronco
Often, the biggest challenge an enthusiast faces with the classic ownership experience is selecting the most appropriate candidate to park in their garage. Choices are often driven by pure emotion, but practicality must form part of the decision process…. more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original And Untouched: 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s a surprise, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Super Sport (SS) that is in original, not messed-with condition – what a rarity! These, along with GM A-body cars produced from ’64 to ’72, are a hot ticket and are… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Paint: 1976 AMC Gremlin Three-Speed
It’s Gremlin week here on Barn Finds, just what a lot of us in dreary winter country need to brighten up these overwhelming overcast skies that go on day after day after day after day after day. After day…. more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
409 Dual-Quad Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
After an abbreviated start in 1961, the Chevy Impala SS sold like hotcakes in 1962 thanks to a shift in focus. Style was chosen over muscle in the second year (although you could still put a beast under the… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
48K Mile: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
This car is so clean you could eat off any part of it, including the engine compartment. The Corvette is reported to have 48,000 original miles and been in the same family since the early 1980’s. The car… more»
