One of the greatest strengths of the Volkswagen Beetle is that it serves as an excellent platform for Kit Car projects. Buyers could discard the German steel, adding a fiberglass body that looked more exotic, or drop on a… more»
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Original Family Owned: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
By 1970, Chevrolet’s B-body line-up (Caprice, Impala, Bel Air, and Biscayne) was in its sixth and final iteration of a smashing, successful run that had commenced in 1965. While the Impala, Chevrolet’s Crown Jewel, such as this 1970 Custom… more»
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Nearly Restored: 1970 Dodge Challenger
The original Dodge Challenger may have been the right car at the wrong time. When it debuted in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang), muscle cars (perceived or real) were beginning to fall out of favor. So, the… more»
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Mini RV Conversion: Rare 1973 VW Super Bugger
When a Barn Finds staff writer opens the “View Tips and Assignments” list, you never know what’s waiting for you. There’s usually one surprise, oddball, or head shaker for sale with a story behind it. I had to claim… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1970 Dodge Coronet 440 Survivor
The Coronet nameplate was revived in 1965 and applied to Dodge’s B-body intermediates going forward. The restyle of 1970 brought a bold split grille/headlight arrangement that applied to all body styles, even a family station wagon. The seller, a… more»
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Celebrity History: 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
Celebrity ownership is a tricky subject that I have covered in previous articles. One thing I have discovered is that it invariably divides reader opinions. Some will argue that it typically adds nothing to a vehicle’s potential value, while… more»
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1954 Dodge C-Series V8 Dump Bed For $2,500
Unlike many of the elder trucks we see here at Barn Finds, this beautiful V8-equipped 1954 Dodge C-Series runs well, though its brakes need a rebuild (parts included!). It’s coming from a long-term owner in Evergreen, Colorado; find it… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1990s Buick Roadmasters
Buick dusted off the Roadmaster nameplate after 33 years and applied it to a series of sedans and station wagons produced from 1991 to 1996. It also revived a rear-wheel-drive platform which had been out of favor since the… more»
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Read To Roll? 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
One fascinating aspect of classics from the 1960s is that even some of the luxury models featured aggressive styling cues. Take this 1967 Cadillac Eldorado as a prime example. It offers a comfortable and relaxed motoring experience, but this… more»
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Upgraded 383: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Some classics are a triumph of style over substance. Their appearance promises much, but beneath the surface, they are automotive wimps. No such criticism could be leveled at this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II. Its huge wheels and enormous hood… more»
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Restomod 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The year 1979 was a watershed moment for American car design and a high-water mark for Pontiac. The second-generation F-body was the undisputed king of the boulevard, dripping with late-seventies swagger and featuring a dramatic, redesigned front end. Yet,… more»
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Overhead Cam Inline-6: 1965 Pontiac Tempest
CORRECTION 6/16/26: The engine in this car is not the OHC inline-6 but a 215 cubic inch inline-6 that was rated at 140 hp. The Pontiac Tempest and LeMans were upgraded to mid-size status in 1964 (as were other… more»
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Just Add TLC: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
Next to the coveted fastback, the most desirable of the early Ford Mustangs has to be the convertible. Sure, this one has a six-cylinder engine rather than a 289 cubic inch V8, but if you’re looking to just cruise,… more»
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Restored But Never Driven: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Maybe it all boils down to the number of wheeled toys a man has to play with, but I just can’t imagine restoring a vintage C3 Corvette and letting it sit for more than 20 years without ever starting… more»
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Worth The Gamble? 1965 Buick Skylark GS
Whether you love GM, hate GM, or are of no opinion on the matter, there’s no denying the success that they enjoyed with their 1964-1972 A-body intermediates. Spread across four of their five divisions, they were a smashing success… more»
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Pristine 1990 Cadillac Brougham… With a Digital Dash!
My neighbor has exactly this car—in black, I think—rusting away in his driveway, sitting on four flat tires, covered with dirt and sporting a peeling vinyl roof. I’m not sure what he’s saving it for, since it would be… more»
