We’ve featured several short-wheel-base conversions here on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t remember any that have been swapped onto a 4×4 chassis. This one is a 1957 Chevrolet Nomad that has been chopped and dropped onto… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window
Is there anything better than a meticulously restored classic car? Yes, there is. Cars like this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe take the cake because it is a well-preserved original survivor. The Split Window is an American icon, and… more»
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Rare German Exotic: 1981 BMW M1
Kyle Knorr found this 1981 BMW M1 that is being auctioned at Garage Dream Auctions and sent it to us to review. The car has an interesting history beginning with its original sale in Montabaur, Germany in 1981. The… more»
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Breezeway Cruiser: 1964 Mercury Monterey
Car makers are always trying to differentiate their wares from one another. During the 1960s, Mercury offered the “Breezeway” retractable rear window on some of their 2 and 4-door models. With it came a distinctive roofline that allowed the… more»
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Japanese Market Turbo Diesel: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ62 Land Cruiser is undoubtedly a popular choice for a 1980s square body SUV, with its bulletproof reliability and classic shape. Most enthusiasts would simply be happy to find one for reasonable money in good shape, but if… more»
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454/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The original owner of this 1971 Corvette was an enthusiast who loved these cars, and he used this one regularly until he parked it in a barn around 20-years ago. He recently passed away, so it is a classic… more»
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Same Owner 45 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was in its second year of production for 1968, after a successful launch the year before to counteract Ford’s new Mustang. The physical appearance of the car was little changed, except maybe for the addition of… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed
The term “blue chip muscle car” is thrown around pretty frequently in the classic car hobby, however, this one might be the real deal. It is a 1968 Chevelle SS 396 that can be found here on eBay with… more»
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Sky Roof 454! 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Recalling an era when it seemed like a 350 cubic inch (5.7L) V8 powered 80% of General Motors products, finding a 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo like this specimen in Spokane, Washington with a 454 cid (7.4L) engine is like… more»
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2000 Honda S2000 With 34 Genuine Miles!
When the first Honda road cars appeared on the market, people tended to treat them with a certain amount of ridicule. No one could have envisaged that the same company that gave the world the pint-sized S500 would eventually… more»
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1987 Toyota Space Cruiser Survivor
This 1987 Toyota Van is one of the few survivors of this rare breed still left on the road, and it wears the rarely seen “Space Cruiser” motif. These unusual people carriers were wildly popular in Europe for years… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
Necessity is the mother of invention. This was a philosophy that vehicle manufacturers had to embrace into the 1980s. Tightening emission law combined with oil shortages seemingly sounded the death knell for the beloved V8 engine. History shows that… more»
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Indy Pace Car Replica: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
In 1977, Oldsmobile was selected for the fourth time in a decade to pace the Indianapolis 500. It was a new record for the most Pace Car appearances by one make in a 10-year span. The ’77 full-size models… more»
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Pants Required: 1956 Ford F-100 Short Bed
“If you don’t wear the pants in the family, please do not bid.” reads one of the first lines in the ad for this 1956 Ford F-100. I’m guessing the seller had a deal fall apart and is now… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile 98
I keep asking myself, “Why do you like this so much?” I continually answer that question with another question: “Why wouldn’t you like this?” For those of you who can answer that second question, please speak up in the… more»
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LS1 5.7L V8 Swap: 1989 Isuzu Spacecab Pickup
LS1 swaps are all the rage these days, almost to the point of being somewhat tiresome. Pity the guy who walks into a web forum or message board and thinks he’s being funny when he suggests an LS1 swap… more»
