In 1961, Chevrolet only built a handful of bruisers with Super Sport (SS) badging. Sure, some muscle could still be had after that, but the SS went more mainstream in 1962, selling 99,000 copies in the process. That’s because… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Tribute
The 1970 Chevelle Super Sport is one of the more often cloned of the era’s muscle cars and the seller freely admits this is one of them. It began life as a V8 Malibu Sport Coupe, whose original inventory… more»
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1 of 362: 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible
UPDATE 2/24/2022 – It’s been exactly a year since we first spotted this rare Plymouth GTX Convertible. At the time, it was listed in Montclair, California on craigslist with a $41,500 asking price, it’s now listed here on eBay… more»
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Needs A New Family: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker
While not as outrageous as some of Virgil Exner’s automotive designs, this 1960 Chrylser New Yorker definitely has some flair about it. And of course, obligatory 1960 fins! Described as a barn find, the seller suggests, “This baby needs… more»
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Nitrous Powered: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
US automakers went all out in 1970 to offer big engines and lots of power. Even cars that would be considered cruisers or personal luxury cars could be optioned with powerful engines. This 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 is… more»
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Summer Special: 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Cheap and cheerful is very much a thing when it comes to project cars, and this 1992 Ford Mustang LX convertible is a great example of this phenomenon. It’s far from pristine and its originality was thrown out the… more»
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Reengined 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Back in the ’70s, it was an oft-told tale. Lots of used SS396 Chevrolet Chevelles for sale but quite a few were now 396-less. The big engines just got pushed a little too hard and kablooey ensues. Slap in… more»
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1 of 87: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
The Pontiac Firebird was in its third year of production in 1969, having joined with the Chevy Camaro two years earlier to do battle against the Ford Mustang in the “pony car” wars. This ’69 Firebird convertible is one… more»
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428 V8 Sleeper! 1968 Ford Custom
For much of the 1960s, if you wanted a full-size Ford but your budget didn’t call for a Galaxie or LTD, you opted for the Custom or Custom 500. With the former, you got things like an inline-6 engine,… more»
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Airstream Accessory: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
We love cars with a good story here at Barn Finds, and this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T certainly seems to be such an example. In addition to its intriguing history, the Charger is desirable simply for being in unrestored… more»
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Spotless 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
The 1963 Corvette Coupe must rate as one of those “it seemed like a good idea at the time” propositions. While it made a striking visual statement, the split rear window that was a defining characteristic of the Coupe… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Heritage Package
Rarity can be a relative term in the classic car world. That is the case with this 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. While the company produced 8,197 Camaros equipped with the Z03 Heritage Package, only 403 cars were the Z28… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Plymouth GTX 440
The world was a very different place in 1983. While some classic muscle cars were highly sought at that time, others managed to slip under the radar. That was the case with the 1970 Plymouth GTX. Our feature car… more»
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Sundance Yellow: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The first Pontiac Trans Am only came in one color, white with blue stripes. As the years moved on, Pontiac offered more vibrant options including Lucerne Blue, Brewster Green and even Sundance Yellow. There were very few Code 51… more»
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Same Family 50 Years: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Throughout the 1960s, Ford would chase Chevrolet in the sales game, except for the pony car segment (i.e. Mustang). Ford’s Galaxie 500 was like Chevy’s Impala and the 500 XL was akin to the Impala SS. This beautiful ’66… more»
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36k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
At first glance, you might think the seller’s Sport Coupe is the top-line Malibu, but it’s not. The VIN indicates is the entry-level Chevelle “Standard” which was produced in much smaller numbers. It’s a sharp-looking car that’s either a… more»
