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’57 Chevy Bel Air Kit: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro

The Belaro is an aftermarket fiberglass kit that you can install on any fourth generation Camaro (1993 to 2002). With 50 hours of work, you could modify said Camaro to look like a 1957 Chevrolet, though you can immediately… more»

No Reserve: 1976 MG MGB

There are typically two major ways that a classic can attract attention. The first is to be extraordinarily desirable, while the second is to be affordable. British sports cars like this 1976 MG MGB enjoy a strong following in… more»

Late Model Production: 1990 ASC McLaren

The Ford Mustang as built by ASC McLaren is a known quantity around these parts, and I swear these things sell in batches. You won’t see any for months and then all of the sudden, three pop up for… more»

Rust-Free 1962 Oldsmobile F85 Convertible

I wasn’t born with lottery luck; some people always win at the slot machines and on scratch-off tickets, but I’ve never been one of them (I have a feeling most of us aren’t). That doesn’t, however, stop me from… more»

Big Bubba Jones’ 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

We’ve probably covered 34,671 Chevrolet Camaros from its sophomore year of 1968, but it’s a sure bet that we haven’t reviewed a ’68 sorta race car Camaro belonging to “Big Bubba Jones”. Now, I don’t know much about Big… more»

51k-Mile Survivor: 1998 Buick Skylark Custom

The Skylark nameplate was all over Buick products from the early 1950s until the end of the century. For the seventh and final generation (1992 to 1998), it was a compact car with front wheel drive and Oldsmobile or… more»

Fresh 400 V8! Final Year 1974 Pontiac GTO

After a wildly successful start in the mid-1960s, the leader of the muscle car movement – the Pontiac GTO – came to the end of the line in 1974. Sales peaked in 1966 (reaching nearly 100,000 units), yet demand… more»

Diesel Pickup: 1983 Chevrolet El Camino

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s version of a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on a car platform rather than that of a truck. It was on the market for the longest of the two primary competitors (the other… more»

34k Original Miles: No Reserve 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible

A known ownership history is always desirable when searching for a classic to park in your garage. It makes it easier to confirm a seller’s claim, helping to ensure that buyers get what they are paying for. This 1985… more»

No Reserve: 1977 Chevrolet G20 Shorty Van

Van culture reached its zenith in the 1970s, and those of us who lived through that period can remember some pretty wild creations. From dazzling paint to airbrushed murals and outrageous interior appointments, these vehicles were a veritable home-away-from-home… more»

No Reserve: 1980 Triumph TR7 Drophead Coupe

I have always believed that the Triumph TR7 deserved greater sales success than it eventually achieved. The styling doesn’t appeal to everyone, but the same can be said of almost any classic. Perhaps its greatest hurdle was the company’s… more»

Last Of The Big Ones: 1978 Ford LTD Wagon

Today’s station wagon find, courtesy of  Lothar, is a bit of a different twist in that it’s a full-size Ford, but it is not slathered in faux wood paneling. It’s also of a vintage that isn’t featured here often…. more»

All-Original 1984 AMC Eagle Sedan

Armchair automotive historians are endlessly fascinated by “what-if” scenarios regarding independents, especially Packard, Studebaker, and American Motors. The brand from Kenosha clearly had the best shot; after all, it kept the lights on decades after the others. AMC tended… more»

Almost Turnkey: 1991 Ford Mustang GT

There’s a big difference between buying a total project and buying a car that just needs buttoning up. The latter is a great place to start, as you may get away with not paying top dollar but still get… more»

Dennis Carpenter Owned: 1951 Mercury Monterey Convertible

Cars owned by famous people have appeared on Barn Finds before.  However, fame and notoriety aren’t limited to household names.  Some folks are, or were, celebrities in their little corner of the world.  Dennis Carpenter is a name that… more»

Best of the Flock: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

The ninth generation Thunderbird marked a departure from its flailing predecessor. Not only was the car shortened and restyled to emphasize aerodynamics, but its purpose also shifted from providing luxury trappings to engaging the driver – the better to… more»